athletics

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Rand, whose death aged 86 was announced on Friday, became the first British woman to win an Olympic gold medal in athletics, thanks to her long jump victory in Tokyo in 1964.

From BBC

Mary Rand, the first British woman to win an Olympic gold medal in athletics, has died at the age of 86.

From BBC

The stadium has continued to host athletics events since West Ham's move, including the 2017 World Athletics Championships and Diamond League meets.

From BBC

The first NIL millionaires in college athletics started trickling in shortly after the new rules went into effect five years ago, but now payments to the top athletes are exploding.

From MarketWatch

The BBC has confirmed there are no plans to use Johnson, 58, in its athletics coverage this year.

From BBC