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Femke Bol to Not Race Individually Indoors
In a post to Instagram, Femke Bol announced that she is taking some time off from competing, and will not race individually during the indoor season. The 2023 400m hurdle World Champion noted this decision will give her, “the opportunity to have some more time processing everything that has happened and prioritize more things outside of the sport that are important to me.” Bol went on to state that with the European Indoor Championships taking place in the Netherlands, she intends to race the relays in front of the home crowd.
Tickets for USATF Outdoors go on sale February 12
The USATF Outdoor Championships will be held in Eugene, Oregon from July 31 – August 3, and soon you can purchase tickets to catch all the action. All-session ticket packages will go on sale February 12, starting at $99, with single day offerings opening up later in the spring. Sign-up on the TrackTown website by January 31 to receive priority ticket access ahead of the sale date.
New 48-hour treadmill world record for Sophie Power
British ultrarunner Sophie Power set a new women’s world record by running over 230 miles on a treadmill in 48 hours during the National Running Show in Birmingham, England, surpassing the previous record of 211 miles. Power completed the feat, which has been verified by Guinness World Records, in support for SheRACES.
Mizzou receives gift to enhance track and field facilities
The University of Missouri has received a significant donation from longtime benefactor Audrey J. Walton to fund major enhancements to the school’s track and field and soccer stadium. This gift, one of the 10 largest in Mizzou Athletics history, will enable a complete renovation of the outdoor track surface and the installation of a new natural grass soccer playing field. Total donation amount has not been disclosed, but is the fourth major donation from Walton since giving an initial $1-million in 1996 to help build the stadium.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone named Kentucky Sports Figure of the Year for 2024
Just the third female winner in the award’s 44-year history, McLaughlin-Levrone earned the honor in, unsurprisingly for Sydney, dominant fashion. Voting was conducted by media members in Kentucky, and she earned over 50% more votes than the second place finisher. The Lexington Herald-Leader noted McLaughlin-Levrone’s world record setting performance and multiple gold medals in Paris as key marks to her award.
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