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Jul 14, 2021

“Super shoes” push athletes to records, fuel fresh competition controversy

From the BBC World Service: Former Nissan chief executive Carlos Ghosn speaks about fleeing Japan after being detained on allegations he understated his annual salary and misused company funds. Ghosn denies all claims. Plus, why a Nike shoe worn by record-smashing track and field athletes is coming under scrutiny.

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Sifan Hassan of Netherlands celebrates after winning in Women's 1500 Metres during the Golden Gala Pietro Mennea Diamond League event on June 10, 2021 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Marco M. Mantovani/Getty Images)
Sifan Hassan of Netherlands celebrates after winning in Women's 1500 Metres during the Golden Gala Pietro Mennea Diamond League event on June 10, 2021 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Marco M. Mantovani/Getty Images)

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