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It’s not every day you see a world record go down in NCAA competition.

Auburn’s Ja’Kobe Tharp Broke a World Record at the NCAA Track Championships

Patrick Andres

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Jun 11, 2026

It’s not every day you see a world record go down in NCAA competition.

Auburn’s Ja’Kobe Tharp Broke a World Record at the NCAA Track Championships

Pending ratification, the 20-year-old made history.

Patrick Andres

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Jun 11, 2026

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Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, seen here celebrating after her 100-meter win, doubled up Friday.

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Noah Lyles, seen here in an earlier round, ran to glory in the world 200-meter final Friday.

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Apr 17, 2025

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce carries the Jamaican flag during the 2022 World Championships.

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Apr 18, 2025

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone cemented her dominance at the Paris Games.

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Fred Kerley after the Olympic men's 100-meter final on Aug. 4, 2024.

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Jan 3, 2025

Athlos NYC was both a star-studded, women's-only track event and a celebration of women's sports.

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