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5 stories · Japan
Bol retains world hurdles title as Jones and Zapletalová set lifetime marks
Femke Bol defended her 400 metres hurdles world title in 51.54 seconds on 19 September, with Jasmine Jones taking silver and Emma Zapletalová bronze.
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Allman completes her global medal collection with Tokyo discus gold
Valarie Allman's fifth-round throw of 69.48 metres secured her first world discus title, ahead of Jorinde van Klinken and Silinda Morales in Tokyo on 14 September.
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Türkiye defeat Japan in straight sets in Men's Volleyball World Championship opener
Efe Mandıracı's five service aces helped Türkiye beat Japan 25–19, 25–23, 25–19 in the opening Pool G match in Quezon City.
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Foot-pressure study finds no simple link between toe contact and athletics performance
A Japanese collegiate sample shows why a standing foot measure should not be treated as a universal performance target.
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Stefan Kraft wins Bischofshofen qualification before close Four Hills finale
Kraft topped the 5 January qualification with 155.4 points as Austria's three title contenders prepared for a finale separated by only 1.3 points.
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