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Sydney Mclaughlin, of the United States, wins the women's 4x400-meter relay final at the World Athletics Championships on Sunday, July 24, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

McLaughlin's next move among key stories on road to '24

By Eddie Pells And Pat Graham
Jul. 25, 2022 01:30 PM EDT
Fans watch during the World Athletics Championships on July 22, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. The running mecca that embedded Nike into American culture was an easy choice to host the first track world championships on U.S. soil. It will take time to determine whether Eugene, Oregon lived up to expectations. They say sagging viewership totals and flat revenue across the broader Olympic world make it critical to bring the cornerstone sport of the games back to its glory days in the U.S. before they return to Los Angeles in 2028. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Track looks to pump up US fan base ahead of 2028 LA Olympics

By Eddie Pells
Jul. 24, 2022 02:08 PM EDT
FILE - Jasmine Camacho-Quinn, of Puerto Rico, celebrates after winning the women's 100-meter hurdles final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, in Tokyo. She's already a celebrity in Puerto Rico. Her name appeared on billboards after her win in Tokyo. She had a parade in her honor and met some of the country's biggest names. She appreciated all the attention but now is eager to get back to work of winning more gold medals. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File)

Hurdler Camacho-Quinn cherishes Olympic gold for Puerto Rico

By Pat Graham
Jul. 22, 2022 01:28 PM EDT
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