Tarmoh relinquishes 100m Olympic spot to Felix in runoff
In Eugene Oregon USA Track and Field confirmed Jeneba Tarmoh conceded the final 100 meters Olympic slot to training partner Allyson Felix, citing inner peace. The June 23 dead heat led to a runoff canceled as Tarmoh chose not to compete. Felix weighed similarly, with health and timing guiding her decision.
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Phelps opts out of 200 free for London Games
Michael Phelps will skip the 200 meter freestyle at the London Olympics to rest and focus on recovery. Coach Bob Bowman supported the decision, noting Phelps is comfortable with seven events and aims to avoid burnout at age 27 while pursuing more medals.
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Wimbledon Roundup: Sharapova, weather disrupt play
The Centre Court roof sheltered several matches as weather halted play at Wimbledon. Notable upsets and tight finishes featured Maria Sharapova, Sabine Lisicki in a strong showing, and streaking players like Victoria Azarenka advancing. Djokovic and Federer moved toward quarterfinals with others suspended or delayed.
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Saudi women athletes face backlash over London Olympic bids
Saudi female athletes fear backlash from weak showing at the London Games and push for four year training to prove rights. Abdullah warns weak results could harm progress toward making sports part of daily life for women in a conservative kingdom. Rights groups and IOC talks frame the debate amid reforms and restrictions on women.
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