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Teen Track Star Passes Away in Crash
November 19, 2025 | Edition #315
👋 Hey, Speedster!
It’s been a difficult day for the track and field community. A young athlete’s sudden loss has left a void in the hearts of all those who knew him. Hold him in your thoughts as you move ahead to the rest of the updates…
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Indiana Community Mourns 18-Year-Old Track Athlete Lost in a Tragic Motorcycle Accident |
The late athlete had started out as a freshman at Purdue and was full of talent. But, an unfortunate incident occurred this week. |
As you read above, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden confessed that a part of her was ‘mad’ when she didn’t make it as the Female Athlete of the Year finalist. In her place, it’s Sydney and Femke who are the two finalists now. So tell us,
Do You Think Melissa's Anger is Justified? |
Allyson Felix turned 40 yesterday! She is the legendary track athlete who has had an incredible career with 11 Olympic and 20 World medals to her name. But her first Olympic gold came in 2012 at the London Olympics, ahead of veterans like Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Sanya Richards-Ross. Watch below,
That's all for today! We’ll get back tomorrow with the regular updates from the track world! Meanwhile, we’d love your feedback.
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