Robots have raced against humans in a half-marathon for the first time. Some 21 humanoid robots raced alongside thousands of runners around the 21km (13-mile) course in Beijing, China.
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ALGERIA: Imane Khelif’s Olympic Gold Sparks Boxing Boom Among Algerian Girls
Weeks after winning a gold medal at the Paris Olympics, Algeria’s Imane Khelif is inspiring women’s boxing in the North African nation.
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PHOTO FINISH: BEIJING HALF MARATHON: Organisers Strip ‘Cheating’ Athlete Of Medals
Following the investigation into the top three runners at the 2024 Beijing half marathon where it appeared a Chinese athlete was allowed to win the race.
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World Athletics Bans Transgender Women From Completive Female Events
Transgender women will now be excluded from female international athletics events. World Athletics President Lord Coe said on Thursday: “The World Athletics Council has today taken decisive action to protect the female category in our sport and do so by restricting the participation of trans athletes.”
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JAMAICA: Usain Bolt’s Missing $12.7m Investment Fund Under Investigation
Eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt has instructed lawyers to chase after a missing $12.7m from his private investment account held a Jamaica based firm.
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