The New York Times – Sports:
The former swimmer said it was “like an out-of-body experience” to win seven gold medals at the 1972 Munich Games and then learn that terrorists had attacked Israelis at the Olympic Village.
Author: Jere Longman
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Ukraine Disowns Viktor Petrenko, Who Skated in Russia
The New York Times – Sports:
Viktor Petrenko, who won a gold medal at the 1992 Winter Games, has been shunned by Ukrainian figure skating officials — and by President Volodymyr Zelensky — after performing in Sochi, Russia.
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Caster Semenya is Back on Track. She Will Race the 5,000 Meters.
The New York Times – Sports:
Semenya, the two-time Olympic champion and three-time world champion at 800 meters, is not permitted to compete in her favorite event this week.
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Yaroslava Mahuchikh High Jumps for Ukraine But Can’t Go Back
The New York Times – Sports:
An Olympic medalist high jumper from Ukraine, fearful of returning home because of the war, arrives at the world championships with a heavy heart — and expectations to win.
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Mo Farah Brought Joy and Late Closing Speed to Distance Running
The New York Times – Sports:
The distance runner, who said this week that he was trafficked to the United Kingdom as a child, trained under Alberto Salazar on his way to becoming a four-time Olympic gold medalist.
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Mickelson and LIV Golf Attract Fans and Anger to Oregon
The New York Times – Sports:
Participants in the Saudi-backed event “have turned their backs on the crime of murder,” one critic said. But spectators just wanted to see their favorite players.
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LIV Golf Is Drawing Big Names and Heavy Criticism in Oregon
The New York Times – Sports:
As golfers arrive for the $25 million Saudi-backed tournament, a mayor, some 9/11 families, a U.S. senator and some Pumpkin Ridge club members have expressed outrage.
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Erriyon Knighton May Soon Be Faster Than Usain Bolt Ever Was
The New York Times – Sports:
Erriyon Knighton, just out of high school, has already lowered Bolt’s world junior record in the 200 meters. “It’s almost like he’s a pogo stick,” Knighton’s coach said.
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For Transgender Athletes, an Ongoing Search for Inclusion and Fairness
The New York Times – Sports:
A ruling by swimming’s world governing body effectively bars transgender women from high levels of competition in the name of fairness. Critics say the decision was itself unfair.