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Belarusian sprinter refuses to leave Tokyo

Sports · 8:47 PM UTC

A Belarusian sprinter refused to get on a flight from Tokyo on Sunday after being taken to the airport against her wishes by her team following her complaints about national coaching staff at the Olympic Games.

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Olympics · 11:50 PM UTCItaly hails new sprint king as drama unfolds at airport

Lamont Marcell Jacobs won the most coveted crown in athletics on Sunday, giving Italy its first 100 metres gold on a night of high drama in Tokyo.

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