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Duplantis praised – and snubbed

Armand Duplantis has been named the male athlete of the year in technical events by the International Athletics Federation. His Olympic Games gold and world record during a crazy evening in Paris were not enough to win the title of male athlete of the year.

Duplantis praised – and snubbed

Olympic Hero: "I've changed many lives in my home country"

Letsile Tebogo was hailed as a hero at home in Botswana after the Olympic Games success. But despite having been given two houses, he chooses to stay in his late mother's residence.

Olympic Hero: "I've changed many lives in my home country"

Star Lyles missed the gold – has covid

The Botswana runner Letsile Tebogo shocked everyone – including the American superstar Noah Lyles – and won the Olympic Games final on 200 meters. In front of a large audience at Stade de France, he crossed the finish line at 19.

Star Lyles missed the gold – has covid

Lyles' form announcement ahead of the Olympics: 100 meters in 9.81

The American sprinter Noah Lyles is in top form a week before the Olympics. In the last Diamond League competition before the games, he struck with 9,81 on 100 meters, which meant a new personal record.

Lyles' form announcement ahead of the Olympics: 100 meters in 9.81