Purple Track Shines, Slaps Fly, and F-Bombs Drop: Odd News Roundup

This roundup of odd news briefs highlights a vibrant purple Olympic track in Paris, the rise of slap fighting in South Africa, a surge of F-bombs in pop culture led by 'Deadpool & Wolverine,' a significant theft of 'Bluey' coins in Australia, and a Greek coast guard drug seizure.

Paris' Olympic athletics track has swapped its traditional brick-red for a radiant purple, delighting athletes like Thea LaFond, who eyes a historic medal for Dominica in the triple jump final.

In South Africa, Danie "Pitbull" van Heerden advocates for the niche sport of slap fighting to receive official recognition and regulation.

In entertainment, the F-word, once taboo, has become mainstream, notably in 'Deadpool & Wolverine,' with over 100 utterances, and in Taylor Swift's music.

Meanwhile, an Australian man faces court over the alleged theft of over $393,000 worth of 'Bluey' commemorative coins, while Greek authorities seized cocaine valued at $1.1 million hidden in a banana cargo, assisted by U.S. Homeland Security.

(With inputs from agencies.)