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Gatlin’s Track Comeback Ends in Disaster

September 1, 2025 | Edition #226
👋 Hey, Speedster!
September is here, and it's the biggest month of the year for track, with the World Championships only 13 days away. But instead of fresh energy, the month has started off with a run that went wrong…

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Gatlin Faces Medical Scare After Comeback Attempt |
Four-time World Champion Justin Gatlin laced up after years, but it didn't go as expected. |

As you read above, the Sha’Carri vs Shericka showdown will take place at Tokyo Worlds. In their last 100m meet, Shericka had the upper hand. So tell us,
Will Shericka Beat the Defending World Champion, Sha'Carri, Again? |

28-year-old Hailemaryam Kiros just became the fastest man ever to run a marathon on Australian soil. Watch how he finished the 2025 Sydney Marathon below, ahead of a double Olympic champion...
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