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He's not even old enough to buy a lottery ticket, but 16-year-old Quincy Wilson will try his luck and make U.S. men's track and field Olympic history on Friday in Paris.
For those of you just waking up in the States, 16-year-old Quincy Wilson will be getting his full Olympic dreams realized after all. We learned this morning he’ll indeed be part of the U.S. men’s 4x400-meter relay. The prelim is early tomorrow https://t.co/dpSZa90rq5
— Coley Harvey (@ColeyHarvey) August 8, 2024
According to a report by ESPN's Coley Harvey, Wilson said he was thrilled when he was told in July that he would...

16-year-old sprinter to make U.S. Olympic history on Friday

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In Wednesday's Paris Olympic women's pole vault final, Canadian Alysha Newman secured a bronze medal finish in her first ever Olympic pole vault final. The bronze medal by Newman is the first medal won by any Canadian pole vaulter since William Halpenny took bronze in the men's competition at the 1912 Stockholm Olympic Games. Newman's finish also sets a new Canadian pole vaulting record by clearing a height of 4.85 meters. She finished at the same height as silver medalist Katie Moon, but had one more missed attempt than the American. © Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports For Newman, the bronze finish is a monumental accomplishment in her career after the 30-year old failed to qualify for the pole vault final in both the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games. 

Olympic Pole Vaulter Ends Her Country's 112 Year Medal Drought

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US SPRINT superstar Noah Lyles collapsed and was taken out in a wheelchair as he missed out on an epic Olympic sprint double. Lyles revealed he had been “feeling really horrible” and has been suffering from Covid since Tuesday. Lyles said: “I woke up about 5am on Tuesday morning and was feeling really horrible. “I […]

Noah Lyles collapses after 200m and taken out on wheelchair as USA Olympics team reveal he has Covid seconds after race

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Why do runners at the Summer Olympics in Paris, France wear sleeves on their arms - and often just one arm? The 2024 Summer Olympics are winding down in Paris, France, but there are still plenty of big-time track and field events left to take place at the Stade de France. We've got the men's 200m ...

Here's Why Olympic Runners Are Wearing Arm Sleeves In Paris

On Thursday afternoon, USA sprinter Noah Lyles finished with a bronze medal in the men's 200m at the 2024 Paris Olympics.  Lyles finished with a final time of 19.70 seconds, just 0.24 seconds behind the gold medal winner Letsile Tebogo (19.46) out of Botswana. The silver medal went to fellow ...

Noah Lyles Wins More Hearts After His Mom Reveals What Was Wrong In Olympic Race

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Team USA star sprinters Sha'Carri Richardson and Gabby Thomas settled their previous beef at the 2024 Paris Olympics in order to advance Team USA into the 4x100m relay final

Sha'Carri Richardson posts three-word message after quashing Gabby Thomas feud in medal pursuit

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Actor Clarence Williams III, best known as the super cool undercover cop Lincoln "Linc" Hayes on TV's classic crime drama, The Mod Squad, died three years ago from colon cancer at 81 years old. This is the story of a talent that lives on.

The Tragic Death of 'Mod Squad'/'Purple Rain' Actor Clarence Williams III: Three Years Later

Hollywood child stardom has taken its toll on many actors through the decades. Lani O'Grady, for one, found fame in the 1970s on the TV family series, Eight is Enough. O'Grady followed in the footsteps of her brother, actor Don Grady, an original Mouseketeer and member of another popular TV family show: My Three Sons. Their mother, Mary B. Grady, was a talent agent who represented several child actors. But Lani, who would also eventually become an agent, died in 2001 just one week before what would have been her 47th birthday.

TV's 'Eight is Enough' Star Lani O'Grady Found Fame Early in Life but Died a Tragic Death

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Katie Ledecky felt 'extremely hot and lightheaded' during her journey with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome.

Katie Ledecky Reveals POTS Diagnosis

United States swimmer Katie Ledecky came into the Paris Olympics as an established star in the international games. The Washington, D.C. native is currently competing in her fourth Olympic Games, and with that extensive resume comes great honor and respect for Ledecky.  Ledecky was recently ...

U.S. Swimmer Katie Ledecky Was In Tears After Closing Ceremony News

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Arguably the most-asked question since the conclusion of the gymnastics portion of the 2024 Paris Olympics has been will Simone Biles compete in the 2028 Olympic Games? The 27-year-old answered with the noncommittal “never say never” response many expected her to give, and since she’s not ...

Simone Biles’ Husband Makes Major Admission About Her 2028 Olympic Plans

It's been five years since the tragic death of acclaimed actor René Auberjonois at 79 from metastatic lung cancer in 2009. René Auberjonois was known for several heralded television performances on shows such as Benson, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and Boston Legal.

The Tragic Death of TV's Beloved 'Star Trek' and 'Benson' Actor René Auberjonois: Five Years Later

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Medal table | Olympic schedule |How to watch | Olympic news. SAINT-DENIS, France — Sha’Carri Richardson has her gold at last. Richardson and the rest of Team USA’s 4x100 women’s relay team triumphed on Friday night, bringing home gold. The victory is the sweetest of prizes for Richardson, who had missed out on opportunities to win gold in both Tokyo and earlier in these Games. The team from Great Britain finished in the silver medal position, and Germany won bronze.

Paris Olympics: Sha'Carri Richardson wins her first gold as part of 4x100 relay

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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The Team USA track star took bronze in the men's 200 meter on Thursday

2024 Olympics: Noah Lyles says 'I believe this will be the end of my 2024 Olympics' as he battles COVID-19

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Team USA's Tara Davis-Woodhall has captured her first Olympic medal in Paris — and it's gold — after winning in the women's long jump final.

Tara Davis-Woodhall captures first Olympic gold of career in women's long jump

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Noah Lyles tested positive for COVID-19 before the 200 race. USA TODAY has results and highlights for every track and field event Thursday, Aug. 8

Olympic track and field results today: Noah Lyles wins bronze after positive COVID test

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National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

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2024 Olympics: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone destroys own 400m hurdles world record; first to win two gold medals

A generational hurdler set herself apart from the rest of the sport at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Thursday as the United States' Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone broke...

2024 Olympics: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone destroys own 400m hurdles world record; first to win two gold medals

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