Noah Lyles Reminisces Paris Olympics Horrors

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Yes! We are back! We’re keeping a sharp eye on all that’s happening in the world of athletics so that you don’t miss out on any! In the last newsletter, we talked about Noah Lyles overcoming his struggles; and also saw how fans want to see more of Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone on the tracks! But she has chosen to take a well-deserved break to celebrate her Olympic triumphs.

In addition to that, we also chronicled Gabby Thomas’ elation when she returned home after her stellar feats in Paris. As the stories go on, we’ve got more juicer ones to share with you for this edition as well! In today’s newsletter, we’ll tell you how Lyles’ health condition before the men’s 200m sprint made the event look like an insurmountable task.

We’ll also dive deep into how Gabby’s Harvard background has made her mark on Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian’s ambitious project. And who knows, maybe we even have an answer about what the future really looks like for McLaughlin-Levrone! And not just that, we even have some Sha’Carri Richardson appreciation for track fans! So let’s dive in to unwind it all!

In today’s newsletter, we’ll uncover these top stories from the Track & Field universe:

🤒Noah Lyles’ COVID story

🎓Gabby Thomas’ Harvard Degree Helping Athletics Career

🤔Sydney McLaughlin-Leverone’s Retirement

🏃🏽‍♀️‍➡️Flo-Jo’s Relative Praises Sha’Carri and Sydney

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