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Twitter Reacts to Sha’Carri Richardson’s Olympic Banning • EBONY
Sha’Carri Richardson’s Olympic ban has been ballyhood as an insult to the athlete’s journey and to those in the sport who have similar storylines. On Thursday, July 1, news broke that Ms. Richardson had tested positive for THC, a chemical routinely found in cannabis, while at the US Olympic trials
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Simone Biles Overcomes Challenges, Finishes Olympics Taking Bronze in Balance Beam
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Sha’Carri Richardson Bolts into History and into Tokyo Olympics | Atlanta Daily World
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia With lightning-like quickness and a will to dominate, Sha’Carri Richardson is on her way to the Olympics in Tokyo. The 21-year-old native of Dallas, Texas, won the women’s 100-meter final during the U.S. Olympic Track
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Simone Biles Is Not Committing To Competing In The Postponed 2020 Olympics
The Games, scheduled for this summer, will take place next year.
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Three African Americans Step Into Top California Leadership Roles
Yolanda Richardson and Adetokunbo “Toks” Omishakin, are officially assuming their roles as state government executives in Sacramento at at time when the state is implementing deep cuts to its fiscal year 2020-21 budget in response to the global COVID-19
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Biden On Sha'Carri Richardson's Suspension Over Cannabis Use: 'Rules Are Rules'
Richardson recently qualified for the Tokyo Olympics, but a suspension over cannabis use will bar her from participating in some events.
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'It Was For The Best': Simone Biles Confirms Split With Boyfriend Stacey Irving Jr.
The 23-year-old gold medalist shared that her and Earvin went their separate ways in March.
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Sydney McLaughlin Broke Dalilah Muhammad’s 400-Meter Hurdles Record at Tokyo Olympics • EBONY
Sydney McLaughlin continues the streak of Black girl magic dominating the 2021 Tokyo Olympics with her record-breaking win at the 400-meter hurdles Wednesday. Already one of the world’s best hurdlers, McLaughlin, a native of Dunellen, N.J., earned a silver medal with a 51.46 time, beating former
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Fans urged to stay away from Olympic marathon over Covid-19 fears | Africanews
With less than three weeks before the pandemic-postponed Games begin, concern is growing over a rebound in virus cases in Japan.
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Three African Americans Step Into Top California Leadership Roles
Yolanda Richardson officially assuming their roles Sacramento at at time when the state is implementing deep cuts to its fiscal year 2020-21 budget in response to the global COVID-19
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Region draws blank in 100m but eyes success in sprint hurdles - Stabroek News
TOKYO, Japan, CMC – There were no medals won by Caribbean athletes at the Summer Olympic Games here yesterday, but the region moved forward in numbers in the men’s 400 metres, the women’s 100 metre hurdles and long jump, with reigning World champion Steven Gardiner of The Bahamas leading the
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'I Like Her Energy': Usain Bolt Shows Support for Sha'Carri Richardson Following Backlash
Jamaican superstar track runner Usain Bolt is showing his support to popular track athlete Sha’Carri Richardson. The eight-time gold-winning Olympian spoke with Revolt on Wednesday […]
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US sprinter Richardson banned from Olympic 100m after cannabis test - Stabroek News
KINGSTON, Jamaica, (Reuters) - American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson, expected to be one of the biggest draws at the Tokyo Olympics, will miss the 100 metres at the Games after accepting a one-month ban for testing positive for cannabis during her
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Africa: Moroccan Bouchra Vows to Transform African Volleyball
Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) presidential aspirant Bouchra Hajij says her appointment to the International Olympic Committee's Culture and Olympic Heritage Commission is a plus for the
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China’s Star swimmer fails doping test, banned for four years - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Tokyo Olympics is near and every Sportsperson is waiting for it to start, but not all, especially after failing the dope test. The post China’s Star swimmer fails doping test, banned for four years appeared first on NewsDay Zimbabwe.
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Breakdancing gets Olympic green light for Paris 2024 (and we've no idea if SA has a shot at a medal)
Breakdancing was one of four new sports to get the Olympic green light for inclusion at the 2024 Paris Games.
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Simone Biles makes history with Yurchenko double pike vault in return to competition at U.S. Classic news -The Black Chronicle
With time on her hands and a world-class gym at her disposal after the 2020 Olympics were postponed, Simone Biles started experimenting almost as a way to stave off
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Three African Americans Step Into Top California Leadership Roles
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Nancy Pelosi Calls For A Boycott Of 2022 Winter Olympics In China
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Kenya: Bahrain's Yavi Favourite, but Chemos Confident of Kenyan Win
[Nation] Tokyo -- Winfred Mutile Yavi finished fourth in the 3,000 metres steeplechase at the 2019 World Championships in Doha.
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Wiebe contradicts Dick Pound on vaccine issue - Stabroek News
(Reuters) - Canada’s Olympic wrestling champion Erica Wiebe has said frontline workers and vulnerable people should be prioritised over Olympic athletes for the novel coronavirus vaccine. The article Wiebe contradicts Dick Pound on vaccine issue appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Thompson-Herah surprised at her success - Barbados Today
As she looks forward to what could be her final race this season on the final day of the Diamond League season in Zurich on Thursday, double, double Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah said she kind of surprised herself with the incredible success she has experienced this year.Since she won her
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Still a delightful Voice to Kern County, Psalmist Curtis Richardson
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Naomi Osaka conflicted over holding the Tokyo Olympics
Naomi Osaka is conflicted over whether the Tokyo Olympics should be held amid the coronavirus pandemic. The second-ranked tennis player,... View Article The post Naomi Osaka conflicted over holding the Tokyo Olympics appeared first on TheGrio.
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Tokyo 2020: Ghana win first medal as South Africa, Nigeria miss | Africanews
South Africa's Akani Simbine lost the men's 100m to Italy's Lamont Marcell Jacobs while Tobi Amusan of Nigeria came fourth in the women's 100m hurdles claimed by Puerto Rico's Jasmine Camacho-Quinn
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Bruce Springsteen's daughter to compete at Tokyo Olympics
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Banned Sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson Won’t Compete at 2021 Tokyo Olympics
Sha’Carri Richardson will not appear in Tokyo as part of the 2021 Olympics, according to a new list released by USA Track and Field. This decision comes after the talented […] The post Sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson Won’t Compete at 2021 Tokyo Olympics appeared first on Essence.
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Kenya: Gathimba Warms Up for Tokyo Olympics With Win At Kasarani
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