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The Latest: Sprinter Jeter skips Olympic Trials with injury

The Latest on the Olympics ahead of the Rio Games (all times local to Rio):

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8:10 p.m.

Sprinter Carmelita Jeter will miss the Olympic Trials after re-aggravating an injury to her left quadriceps.

Jeter, who won silver in the 100 and bronze in the 200 at the 2012 London Olympics, made the announcement Thursday on Instagram. The 36-year-old addressed her fans and said it's been a rough two years that's included two torn quadriceps along with surgery.

She also told them not to forget she's still "the fastest woman alive."

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6:05 p.