Is Duplantis going to win Athlete of the Year again?
Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis has been the recipient of the Men’s ‘Athlete of the Year’ award for two years, in 2020 and 2022. This year, the World Athletics Organization announced that…
Hellen Obiri captures NYC women’s marathon title
Just over a year later, Obiri etched her name into the annals of marathon history. Not only did she take first place in an astonishing time of 2.27:23
Tamirat Tola smashes course record in NYC Marathon
Tola had been running marathons for a decade, with several titles to his name. But he recorded his best one yet last Sunday at the NYC marathon
Lavrov labels IOC as “bias” after defending Israeli athletes
After catching wind of the IOC’s statement, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov denounced the organization, calling them ‘biased’ and ‘shameful’.
AIU bans another Nigerian Sprinter for doping
Nigeria has seen a recent surge in the number of athletes being penalized for their involvement in drug-related activities. In 2021, the Commonwealth Games gold medalist in the 100 and…
A look into Olympian Suni Lee’s life lately
This was the case for Sunisa Lee, who made the brave decision to give up gymnastics temporarily because of a kidney disease that no mental positivity or will could ever…
Gymnast Eaker retires early due to verbal and emotional abuse
Eaker disagreed with Blackwell’s findings and verdict, as according to her, “it was incomplete at best” because it left out important details and was therefore not credible.
Russia aims to revive the multi-sports Friendship Games
A few days after the IOC suspended the Russian Olympic Committee, Russia reiterated its plans to re-launch the multisport friendship games next year.
Brothers Ingebrigtsen claim their father and coach physically abused them
In a shocking turn of events, the Ingebrigtsen brothers in track and field have opened up about how their dad and coach mistreated them, leading to a subterfuge on social…
Several athletes announce coaching changes ahead of Olympics
Starting with the fastest sprinter in Great Britain, Smith opted to leave her coach of 19 years, John Blackie, to train under the tutelage of Edrick Floréal, who’s currently based…
Flag Football is officially part of Olympics after IOC’s approval
Football fans worldwide rejoiced as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) opened its doors to flag football, igniting a wave of excitement among the sports community on social media.
Dina Asher-Smith parts ways with Coach after 19 years
After 19 years of working together, Dina Asher-Smith announced on Instagram last week that she had split from coach John Blackie. Blackie guides Smith to success Smith noted at the…
Newspaper causes stir on social media after confusing two black gymnasts
Wall Street Journal, a highly-esteemed international newspaper, found themselves in a peculiar position yesterday when they themselves became the topic of the news. The newspaper sparked outrage on social media…
Sifan Hassan denies Ruth Chepngetich her third Chicago marathon title
In the run-up to this year’s Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2023, expectations were sky-high for the defending champion, Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich. The 29-year-old marathon runner had won the esteemed…
Marie-Josee Ta Lou’s journey as a sprinter
An athlete like Marie-Josee Ta Lou rejoicing in her accomplishments and receiving the recognition she deserves is always a heartwarming sight for anyone. And news outlets are always quick to…
Neeraj Chopra may be India’s next legendary athlete
Neeraj Chopra, known for his explosive Javelin throws, has a long history of success in athletics. This season, however, the Indian athlete has been in full swing, dominating international competitions…