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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Wins 400mH Olympic Gold Wearing New Balance Spikes
If Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is the reigning queen of the women’s 400m hurdles, her glass slipper is the New Balance MD-X V3 running spikes. McLaughlin-Levrone became a track and field sensation at the 2024 Paris Olympics after her world record-breaking win in the women’s 400m hurdle finals on Thursday, August... Read more
Summer Training Tips To Get Ready For Fall Sports
Even though it is still summer, athletes need to look forward to their upcoming fall sports seasons. While summer is an ideal time for rest and recovery, the goal is to maintain overall fitness, use that extra time in your schedule to work on developing skills—and as the summer... Read more
Cyclist Can Now Track Heart Rate Directly From Apple Watch With Garmin Edge GPS
It’s a good day to be a cyclist for those who are Apple Watch users. Cyclists no longer need to wear a heart rate an additional monitor if they already wear an Apple Watch. Their smartwatch can now seamlessly connect to the Garmin Edge GPS to provide athletes with... Read more
These Are All The Skills Named After Simone Biles
There is no denying that Simone Biles has made history in gymnastics. The most decorated gymnast of all time—who has never lost a World Championship competition–has six Olympic medals. Biles will attempt to add more medals to her award collection when she competes representing the United States in the... Read more
‘Simone Biles Rising’Review: Biles Breaks New Ground in Gymnastics Mental Health
Netflix released part one of the anticipated documentary series Simone Biles Rising on Wednesday, July 17. The series follows the struggles and comeback of the ‘greatest gymnast of all time’ from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics leading up to the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. While the meat of the story... Read more
California Teen Swimmer Makes History With ‘Triple Crown’
California teen swimmer Maya Merhige is making waves in sports history books. The 16-year-old is among the list of youngest swimmers in history to accomplish the prestigious Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming. Those who achieve the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming honor are those who are successful... Read more
How To Prepare For Summer Tournaments and Competitions
Summer is an exciting time for youth athletes, especially those who plan to participate in summer tournaments and competitions. While some might use the summer to focus on recovery or enjoy summer sports recreationally in a lighthearted way, those who have events lined up need to keep their game... Read more
How To Balance Running With Other Summer Activities
Summer break offers student-athletes a well-deserved break from the busy academic year. However, it also brings with it loads of activities such as family vacations, part-time jobs, social events, and other sports. For athlete runners, maintaining a consistent training schedule amidst these distractions can be challenging. It’s easy to... Read more
How To Deal With Heat And Humidity During Summer Runs
Many track and field athletes continue trekking and logging their weekly mileage throughout the summer. Whether it’s staying conditioned, preparing for summer competitions, or the upcoming cross country season, heat nor humidity can stop a runner from getting their workouts done. However, the season’s heat and humidity can pose... Read more
Basketball’s Team USA Wins Against Canada In First Olympic Exhibition
The Team USA’s Olympic men’s basketball team was victorious in its first Paris Olympic exhibition against Canada with a final score of 86-72. But it wasn’t a slam dunk. Team USA was off to a rough start at the T-Mobile Arena on Thursday when Canada took over the court... Read more
USATF Announces The Olympic Track And Field Team
After days of exciting races and events from June 21-30 at the U.S. Olympic team trials for track and field in Eugene, Oregon, the athletes that will represent the United States at the 2024 Games of the XXXIII Olympiad in Paris were announced. The USAFT revealed the names of... Read more
Best Sneakers For Summer 2024 Workouts
While most people live their entire summers in flip-flops and sandals, there is just no way we could survive without picking out a new pair of sneakers to wear for our workouts. From running sneakers to those designed for the gym to those to travel up and down the... Read more