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Mentor is one of a growing number of athletes to consider fertility preservation during their careers, but the practice remains the subject of debate and experts stress it offers no guarantee of a future pregnancy.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

A 2023 review published in Sports Biomechanics says that every world record from the marathon to 5 kilometers has been broken by athletes wearing these kinds of shoes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026

His article should be required reading for all high school athletes, their parents, coaches, and athletic directors.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026

The sportswriter John Feinstein often said that the very best athletes are not only “willing to step on your neck to win, they want to step on your neck.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

For most athletes who make an Olympic team, there is going to be some media attention.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad



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