Ex-NCAA Runner Charged with Murder

January 7, 2026 | Edition #371

It’s finally starting to feel like the track season! But for some, like Letsile Tebogo, it’s begun on a tough note, after he stumbled early on in a race and faced an unexpected loss. Meanwhile, something serious has emerged about a runner who once graced the 800m tracks. More on the details below.

AROUND THE RINGS





TODAY’S POLL

As you read above, the 200m Olympic Champ, Letsile Tebogo, recently suffered a shocking loss to IShowSpeed. This was Speed’s second race against an Olympic Champ, after previously losing to Noah Lyles over the 50m. This time, however, the tables turned. So tell us,

Do You Think IShowSpeed Deserves a Spot in Pro Track Competitions After Defeating Tebogo?

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