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Scarborough's Isabella Harmon: A Day of Personal Bests

January 20, 2026

At the University of Southern Maine indoor track facility, Scarborough High senior Isabella Harmon was the last one standing. While most athletes had already left, she was still working on her pole vault, aiming to improve her personal best. Earlier, she had already won the high jump and placed thir

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Amber Glenn Skates to Victory Again

January 10, 2026

Amber Glenn made it three in a row, winning her third straight U. S. figure skating title. She nailed her opening triple axel, a move she's known for, and skated a clean program to secure the win. Her score of 233. 55 points made her the first skater to win three consecutive national titles since Mi

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Sports in 2025: A Year of Surprises and Goodbyes

January 4, 2026

In 2025, sports fans witnessed a whirlwind of events that left many questioning what they thought they knew. Nico Harrison became a polarizing figure, loved and hated in equal measure, reshaping the landscape of U. S. sports. The year also saw the rise of new stars and the fall of old giants, with t

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Niwot's Cross Country Powerhouse: Can They Rule Again?

October 29, 2025

Niwot's cross country teams are no strangers to victory. The boys' team and standout runner Addy Ritzenhein are aiming to secure their third consecutive state titles this weekend. The boys are ranked number one in the country, and their recent performance at the regional meet was nearly flawless, wi

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Jo Shimoda's Gritty Ride to the Top in St. Louis

September 15, 2025

Jo Shimoda showed incredible determination in St. Louis, securing a crucial victory in the SuperMotocross World Championship playoffs. Despite battling illness, he managed to finish second in both motos, proving his resilience. His performance put him in a strong position, just one step away from cl

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The Power of Proper Fueling: How Track Athletes Can Gain an Edge

June 17, 2025

What separates a good athlete from a great one? It is not just about the hours spent training. The food that athletes consume plays a crucial role in their performance. This is especially true in track and field, where every second counts. A recent effort showed how educating athletes about spor

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Keeping the Ice Perfect for Athletes

April 20, 2025

Ice rinks are where many exciting sports happen. These sports need good ice to keep athletes safe and performing well. A recent study looked at what makes ice good for sports like hockey, figure skating, and curling. It gathered opinions from 55 ice arena managers in North America and checked the

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Fueling Champions: The Timing Trick That Swimmers Miss

April 18, 2025

Swimmers train intensely, pushing their bodies to the limit. Because of this, they need more fuel to keep up and perform well. Nutritionists have specific guidelines on how much and what to eat. However, many athletes, especially female ones, often fall short of these goals. This might be due to dif

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Heat and Speed: How Athletes Handle Triathlons in Scorching Weather

March 27, 2025

The World Cup Sprint Triathlon took place in a heatwave. The weather was brutal, with temperatures ranging from 25 to 31 degrees Celsius on the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature scale. This is a measure that combines temperature, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation. It was a tough challenge for every

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The Secret of Squat Jumps: Unweighting for Better Performance

February 20, 2025

Squat jumps are a common exercise used to measure an athlete's power and strength. But how do you know if you're doing them correctly? Traditionally, coaches and scientists have used their eyes or force-time graphs to check for an unweighting phase before the jump. This method can be unreliable and