Ex-Olympian Gets On FBI’s Most Wanted List

Hey Athletics World!

The track energy is back on the lanes because the indoor season just started for some. And a 19-year-old has already broken 5 records in one run at the BYU opener. More on her below but first, things are seriously falling apart for an ex-Olympian.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

15M Bounty on Ex-Olympian After Being Named on Most Wanted List

Troubles continue to grow for an ex-Olympian, whose capture now comes with a cost. But how did things go so wrong?

AROUND THE RINGS

TODAY’S POLL

As you just read, Milano Cortina still has a huge number of Winter Olympics spectator spots left to be filled in the stands. And surprisingly, international fans are outnumbering local Italians at their own home Games so far. So tell us…

Great Britain just got their second-fastest marathoner after Sir Mo Farah!

Yes, Alex Yee, an Olympic triathlon champion, ran only his second marathon ever at the Valencia Marathon 2026 and finished 7th with an impressive 2:06:38. A new personal best for him and a major statement for the world!

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