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Here are some recent notable news stories from the world of track and field:
### 1. **World Championships Results**
– **Location**: Budapest, Hungary
– **Highlights**: The 2024 World Athletics Championships saw remarkable performances. Jamaican sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce won her fifth 100m title, while American Noah Lyles clinched the 200m gold and set a new championship record. Ethiopian long-distance runner Letesenbet Gidey dominated the 10,000m, showcasing her exceptional endurance.
### 2. **New World Records**
– **Men’s 400m**: Wayde van Niekerk of South Africa broke the world record with a time of 43.03 seconds, surpassing his previous record set in 2016.
– **Women’s Pole Vault**: American athlete Katie Nageotte set a new world record with a vault of 5.11 meters.
### 3. **Olympic Qualifiers**
– **US Trials**: The U.S. Track and Field Trials for the 2024 Paris Olympics saw several emerging talents. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone set a new national record in the 400m hurdles, while Grant Holloway secured his spot in the 110m hurdles with a top performance.
### 4. **Retirement Announcements**
– **Usain Bolt**: The legendary sprinter has announced his official retirement from professional track and field. Bolt, who is widely considered the greatest sprinter of all time, will focus on his business ventures and philanthropic efforts.
### 5. **Upcoming Major Events**
– **Diamond League**: The Diamond League continues its series, with upcoming events in Zurich and Brussels. Athletes are gearing up for high-stakes performances as they aim to qualify for the 2024 Olympics and secure their spots in the Diamond League finals.
### 6. **Injury Updates**
– **Elaine Thompson-Herah**: The Jamaican sprinter is recovering from a hamstring injury sustained during the recent World Championships. Her coach has expressed optimism about her return to form before the Paris Olympics.
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