Ex-NCAA Champ Pleads Guilty in Court

Hey Athletics World!

Team USA’s preparations for the Winter Olympics are on fleek! They are announcing coaches, lifting world cups, and so much is happening. More on that below, but first, an athlete might be in some trouble after what happened recently.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

22-Year-Old Collegiate Record Holder At Risk of Imprisonment After Pleading Guilty

Things look to have taken a difficult turn for this sprinter, who came to the US three years back and has been a four-time SEC champ.

AROUND THE RINGS

TODAY’S POLL

As you read above, Snoop Dogg has been announced as the first-ever honorary coach for Team USA at the Winter Games. The legendary artist will be supporting American athletes via this volunteer position. So tell us,

RACE OF THE DAY

This 19-year-old just set the Thai national record!

Puripol Boonson won the Southeast Asian Games 100m in a clean 10.00s. But in the heats, he went even faster, running 9.94s to become the first Southeast Asian man ever to break the 10-second barrier. That time also makes him the joint fifth-fastest U20 sprinter in history alongside Bayanda Walaza!

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