Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone became the first woman in nearly 40 years to break the 48-second barrier in the 400 meters.

She had the long and colorful nails. She wore the flashy outfits, including a neon, one-legged spandex bodysuit. Above all, she had the iconic nickname “Flo-Jo,” which just sounded fast.

There's no denying the absences felt in track and field -- both in the stands and on the starting blocks. But the athletes in Tokyo this year are breathing life into track and field with new remarkable feats of athleticism and altruism.

The name Flo-Jo is popping up quite a bit these days with this current wave of sprinters creeping closer to her world-record times in the women’s 100 and 200 races.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after defeating France's Jeremy Chardy during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Feb. 8, 2021. Top-ranked Djokovic has won eight titles at the Australian Open. I really, really appreciate your support in coming out tonight." At 40, Venus is the oldest woman in this year’s draw and just the sixth player in her 40s to compete at the Australian Open. Two weeks in hard lockdown didn't help 2016 Australian Open winner Angelique Kerber, who lost to Bernarda Pera.