Track and Field Archives - More Than A Game

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September 20, 2025

SHE RUNS THE WORLD is the electrifying story of Allyson Felix, the most decorated Olympic track and field athlete in history, who risked everything to fight for what she knew was right. At the peak of her career, Allyson and her [...]

London Marathon Gives Same Prize Money to Wheelchair Athletes

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April 23, 2024

Via NBC News, a report on the London Marathon's recent decision to give the same prize money to wheelchair athletes: In a global first for equality in sports, wheelchair athletes and non-disabled runners [...]

Wheelchair Marathon Hero Defied The Odds

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June 12, 2023

Via RunnersWorld, a look at an inspirational fixture of the running scene for more than 40 years, Rick Hoyt, who defied all odds and inspired many through his unwavering spirit and pursuit of athletic excellence. Beyond his [...]

Athletes Face Backlash and Risk When Contemplating Activism

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March 26, 2023

Via Global Sport Matters, commentary on how - as expectations for athletes to engage in activism have grown - so too have the potential financial and punitive risks as well as backlash within their communities and locker rooms, [...]

Long Before Colin Kaepernick Knelt, A Black Female Athlete Defied The National Anthem

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March 14, 2023

Rose Robinson was a fierce advocate and track & field athlete, known for her fortitude in sticking up for what she felt was right and just. While she and both of her sisters led their Amateur Athletic Union track team to multiple [...]

Celebrating Black History Month with 28 Sports Stories in 28 Days

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February 25, 2023

An important series of sports stories that showcase the resilience, empathy and power of Black athletes across all of sports, as they push to not just fight for recognition and equality, but also to inspire other Black athletes [...]

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