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How Women's Track and Field Fought Their Way Into the Olympics—by Staging Their Own

After facing rejection after rejection, how a group of women around the world banded together to start the Women's Olympic Games.

July 29, 2021

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Fastest Known Times Keep Competition Alive in a Pandemic

No races? No problem.

September 22, 2020

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What the 1980 Olympics Can Teach Us About Race Cancellations

Track and field athletes at the 1980 U.S. Olympic Trials share how they trained and competed through the boycott—and offer advice for runners facing an uncertain outlook on the return to racing today.

July 23, 2020

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Lauren Zumbach

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How Women's Track and Field Fought Their Way Into the Olympics—by Staging Their Own

Fastest Known Times Keep Competition Alive in a Pandemic

What the 1980 Olympics Can Teach Us About Race Cancellations

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