Sacred Olympics Ceremony Forced to Scale Down

Hey Speedsters! 👋

If you’re a Sydney fan, be on the lookout because it’s time for her to get back on the track soon! More on her latest confession below, but before that, tough conditions in Greece impacted the Olympics flame ceremony today…

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Weather Causes Major Shake-Up in Winter Olympics' Sacred Ceremony After 58 Years

For years, a ceremony that has been going on as a tradition had to undergo some changes this time. This is the second such instance at a Winter Olympics, since 1968.

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Today’s Poll 📊

As you read above, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone confessed that she might have been eating a little too much in the off season. But, to some, this may seem well-deserved after a year full of track wins. So tell us,

Never in your wildest dreams would you have thought of racing against a Komodo dragon. But now apparently, it’s possible. Just last week, a calf set a ‘world record.’ Then Lyles raced robots. And now… humans are racing animals. Clearly, track isn’t just for pros anymore. It's for anyone who loves a little fun!

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