The fun and furry world of sled dog racing keeps barking, despite not being in the Winter Olympics

Humans being pulled along on a sled across picturesque, snow-covered landscapes by a group of agile, energetic dogs is an image that won’t be seen at Milan Cortina in 2026, but the practice of sled dog racing does have Olympic history.
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Olympic bronze medalist to run Manchester Road Race

An Olympic bronze medalist will be competing in the Manchester Road Race, according to race officials. They said that Jenny Simpson, 39, of Boulder, Colorado, recently retired from the competitive track circuit and is on a running tour of the United States ...
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Sebastian Coe pushes for a cross-country running race at the 2030 Winter Olympics

Sebastian Coe would love to see a cross-country running race brought back to the Olympics at the 2030 Winter Games. The president of World Athletics has long argued for the event's inclusion in the Olympics, but he said the willingness of new IOC president ...