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Peachtree Road Race Halted Due to Extreme Heat
The Peachtree Road Race was abruptly halted today as temperatures soared, posing severe risks to participants. 🔥 The Details: The race, which began under a yellow caution flag, saw conditions escalate to red, and ultimately, a black flag was issued as temperatures surpassed 90 degrees. This marked a rare instance of the race being stopped due to weather. At the time of the black flag about 1,000 racers were still on the course.
Georgia Tech decorated head swimming coach gleaming with gratitude ahead of 2024 Olympic Games
ATLANTA — As we approach the start of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, Georgia Tech's decorated head coach gleams with gratitude as she trains Olympic hopefuls. Head Coach Courtney Shealy Hart is a Two-Time Olympic Swim Gold medalist and former SEC and NCAA champion with the University of Georgia, shattering dozens of records. Hart has been the Olympic coach at Georgia Tech for 15 years.
Student-Athletes In Georgia Provided Travel, Training Grants Presented By RACE
Thirty-three student-athletes in Georgia will have more opportunities to experience the joy and opportunities of high level competition thanks to travel and training grants from Get in the RACE, Inc. (“RACE”). These grants are in line with RACE’s mission to support children by enhancing access and equity for youth in all communities.
Mt. Gilead native finds success in college basketball
Jay’Den Turner and his fellow athletes were honored with a graduation reception April 30 at the Georgia State University Parc Stadium. Each athlete was presented with a Georgia State University Panthers Blue Blazer during the reception. The blazer is a symbol of accomplishment, brotherhood and sisterhood. Certain college basketball...
Football Peach Bowl: History, Highlights, and Future of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl
Every year, thousands of college football fans flock to Atlanta for one of the most thrilling events on the sports calendar—the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. As one of the prestigious New Year’s Six bowl games, it offers an unforgettable experience for both players and spectators. The Peach Bowl isn’t...
Kirk Herbstreit Can't Wait For College Football To Come Back
ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit is literally counting down the weeks until college football returns.  On Saturday afternoon, Herbstreit reminded his social media followers that college football will return in seven weeks from today. Herbstreit continued his countdown by sharing an old photo ...
Calculating Georgia Tech football wins needed for College Football at-large bid
In Brent Key’s first full season leading his alma mater, Georgia Tech had its best season and first bowl game appearance since 2018. Key led the Yellow Jackets to 7-6 after going 4-4 as the interim head coach in 2022. He now has 11 wins over about a season and a half, but he may not even need that many in 2024 to get Georgia Tech into the College Football Playoff conversation.
Jackets softball catches an ACC Tournament win
The Jackets softball program (32-23) finished a strong season with a promising appearance in the ACC Tournament. Tech’s batters racked up 68 home runs, tying the fourth most in program history. The program boasted a 7-0 start in ACC matchups and 12-0 homestand, as well as leading the ACC in double plays with 25 and showcasing the defensive backbone of the team. With a 12-12 record in the ACC, the Jackets were invited to the ACC Tournament and were rewarded the sixth seed, their highest since 2013.
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