The shortest sprints are in a straight line. Other foot races have curves. Kind of like life. Like Richard O’Riley’s life, for sure. Many area track and field athletes and fans will recognize that ...

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World Athletics Council, the governing body for international track and field, will bar transgender women athletes from elite competitions for women. The council's policy, which will be in effect ...