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Italy edges United States men for relay gold in swimming worlds finale; American women win 4x100 medley final
The American women clinched the United States' record 45th medal of the week by winning their 4x100 medley final on the last night of racing at the world swimming championships.
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Its Olympic future in doubt, weightlifting names Mohammed Jalood new leader
Iraqi official Mohammed Jalood was elected president of the International Weightlifting Federation in an election more than a year overdue that featured confusion and controversy.
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Fred Kerley, Melissa Jefferson among Friday winners at U.S. outdoor track and field championships
Fred Kerley and Melissa Jefferson won the men's and women's 100 meters at the U.S. outdoor track and field championships. Allyson Felix did not finish among the top three in her 400 semifinal heat but was able to make Sunday's final based on time.
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Lindsey Vonn urges athletes to use platform for good, 'especially today,' during Hall of Fame induction
Lindsey Vonn used her induction speech into the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame on Friday to urge athletes to put their platform to good use, "especially today."
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Ramsey Baker says he's leaving U.S. Figure Skating as executive director
Ramsey Baker, who took over as full-time executive director of U.S. Figure Skating last July, said he's leaving the organization at the end of the year.
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Katie Ledecky adds to historic medal count with 800 freestyle title at world swimming championships
Katie Ledecky extended her record haul of medals from the world swimming championships to 22 with her latest 800-meter freestyle win.
