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A Canadian sprinter beats Carl Lewis in a world record 9.79 in the Olympic 100m final, but loses the gold two days later after a failed drugs test.
Seoul Olympic Stadium, Seoul, South Korea · 1988
Ben Johnson won the 1988 Olympic 100m final in Seoul in 9.79, beating Carl Lewis. Two days later he tested positive for stanozolol and was stripped of gold, which went to Lewis (9.92).
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A woman won pole for NASCAR's biggest race for the first time, then finished 8th; Jimmie Johnson took the win in the Gen-6 car's debut.
Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, United States · 2013
On 24 February 2013, Danica Patrick became the first woman to win a Sprint Cup pole, at the Daytona 500, and finished 8th. Jimmie Johnson won, with Dale Earnhardt Jr. second.
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Spain sweep the top individual prizes: Rodri and Aitana Bonmatí win the Ballon d'Or, with Lamine Yamal taking the Kopa Trophy.
Théâtre du Châtelet, Paris, France · 2024
At the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris on 28 October 2024, Rodri and Aitana Bonmatí won the Ballon d'Or. It was the first time both winners came from the same country. Lamine Yamal also took the Kopa Trophy.
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West Indies beat the hosts by 2 wickets in a final, their first major tournament win since the 1979 World Cup.
The Oval, London, United Kingdom · 2004
On 25 September 2004 West Indies beat England by 2 wickets in the Champions Trophy final at The Oval in London. It was their first major tournament win since the 1979 Cricket World Cup.
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Fiji beat Wales 38–34 in a thriller, knocking the Welsh out of the World Cup and sending the Pacific islanders into the quarter-finals.
Stade Vélodrome, Marseille, France · 2007
On 29 September 2007 Fiji beat Wales 38–34 in their final Pool B game at the Stade Vélodrome in Marseille. The win sent Fiji into the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals and knocked Wales out.
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