
Disita Sikdar
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Disita Sikdar is our Senior Olympic Sports Writer, specializing in the gymnastics and wrestling beats. She was part of ES’ 24/7 Paris Olympics coverage. Her work includes a write-up on an ES Exclusive of Simone Biles’ coach and choreographer. Certified through EssentiallySports’ Journalistic Excellence Program and a co-author of a literary anthology, she brings a unique narrative edge to her sports journalism. Currently pursuing a Master's in Literature, Disita is drawn to the adrenaline of track and field and the split-second moments that make history.
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Dina Asher-Smith Announces Split From Key Figure in Her Life Just Before World Championships
Dina Asher-Smith stuns fans with a major personal split just weeks before Tokyo Worlds, despite setting a championship record.
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Gabby Thomas Uses Noah Lyles’ Viral Olympic Move to Escape Disappointment for World Championships
Here's how Gabby Thomas channelled Noah Lyles' iconic Olympic finish to edge into the World Championships after a tense battle at US trials...
1 day ago

Noah Lyles Almost Brawls With Kenny Bednarek as Heated Argument Floods at USATF Nationals
Noah Lyles and Kenny Bednarek clash after a fiery 200m final at USATF Nationals, turning a race into a full-blown sprint rivalry.
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Cooper Lutkenhaus Does What Quincy Wilson Will Never Be Able to Do for Team USA at Tokyo Worlds
Cooper Lutkenhaus steps up for Team USA at Tokyo Worlds, doing what Quincy Wilson now may never achieve on the global stage.
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Sha’Carri Richardson Runs Out of Words as Recent Life Decision Leads to Heartbreak At USATF Outdoor Championships
Sha’Carri Richardson’s 200m semifinal exit at USATF adds to a turbulent season marked by legal trouble and missed expectations.
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Kenny Bednarek Did Exactly As Our Fans’ Verdict, But Can He Now Defeat Noah Lyles’ & Co At Worlds?
Fans predicted it right, Kenny Bednarek won the 100m title. But can he now outpace Lyles and others at the World Championships?
2 days ago

Coach Reveals Crucial Rule Sha’Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman Can’t Follow Anymore
After Sha’Carri Richardson’s arrest, her coach enforces a strict rule she and Christian Coleman are no longer allowed to follow.
2 days ago

Sha’Carri Richardson Silent but BF Christian Coleman Makes Public Statement Amid Seattle Arrest Case
As Sha’Carri Richardson remains silent on her Seattle arrest, boyfriend Christian Coleman issues a public statement on the incident.
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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s Big Decision Makes Femke Bol’s Path Easier for Tokyo Worlds
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s switch to 400m flat opens the door for Femke Bol in hurdles at the upcoming Tokyo World Championships.
2 days ago

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Won USATF Nationals Yet Still Failed a Personal Dream Before Tokyo Worlds
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone wins USATF 400m title but falls short of her personal goal ahead of the Tokyo World Championships.
2 days ago

Melissa Jefferson Beats Shericka Jackson, Julien Alfred & Others to Achieve What No Woman Could in 712 Days
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden stuns at US Championships, running 10.68 to become first woman in two years to break the 10.70 barrier.
2 days ago

Not Just Arrest, But Sha’Carri Richardson’s 100m Dream Eyes Deeper Struggles to Tokyo Worlds Run: Report
As Sha’Carri Richardson battles form issues, her training partner earns elite honors, marking a shift in sprinting’s power dynamic.
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