athletics

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The father-of-three from Hampshire won bronze at the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games after learning to run again while at Swansea University and training with other Welsh Paralympic athletics.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Gap also said it’s had trouble clearing out merchandise at athletics apparel brand Athleta, where same-store sales tumbled 11%.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

A 28-year-old woman also died of heatstroke at an indoor athletics meeting in the eastern Rhone region.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Hernandez will compete in the Southern Section finals next weekend with the goal of closing her high school athletics career in three weeks at the state track and field championships in Clovis.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Unlike his brother Jeff, who excelled at sports, PJ. wasn’t good at athletics.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French