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Despite offers, South Africa's sprint princes are turning down US college spots
South African relay sprinter Bayanda Walaza won silver at the Paris Olympics when he was still in high school, and despite numerous offers from US colleges, opted to study at home. He is not alone.
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British sport in pictures 2024: Gold medals, goals and knockouts
ESPN tells the story of British sport in 2024 through 24 pictures, featuring Andy Murray, Keely Hodgkinson, Mark Candish and Ellie Kildunne and many more.
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