EOC claims: World Athletics’ award money for Olympic champions is discriminatory
The head of the European Olympic Committee, Spyros Capralos, stated that the decision made by World Athletics to provide prize money to gold medallists at the upcoming Olympics in Paris…
Nafissatou Thiam takes the lead in heptathlon at European Athletics Championships
Nafissatou Thiam is now the leading female athlete in the first two heptathlon events of the European Athletics Championships happening in Rome. The Olympic champion is currently at the forefront…
Noah Lyles wants to eclipse Usain Bolt, and what Bolt thinks of him
Noah Lyles isn’t the fastest sprinter off the block. Three of his competitors set off faster than him, and yet he came from behind to win the 100 metres at…
African sprinters leading the pack at 2024 NCAA outdoor track and field championships
Athletes from 54 countries compete in the 2024 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, which has evolved into a global talent showcase. Global diversity…
1500m photo finish, 5000m record nearly broken: Drama at Oslo games
While the Olympic motto “Faster, higher, stronger” continues to inspire athletes bracing to set new records at the Paris Games, their preparations are certainly paying off. Thirteen men ran the…
Swiatek to face Paolini in quest to win French Open 3 times in a row
Reigning champion Iga Swiatek stormed into the French Open final, defeating Coco Gauff in straight sets in the semi-final. World number one Swiatek will face Italian 12th seed Jasmine Paolini…
Sha’Carri Richardson to continue iconic Flo-Jo’s legacy track
Florence Griffith Joyner, most commonly known as "Flo-Jo", made a lasting impression on the track and field community with her outrageous style and record-breaking performances. In the 100- and 200-metre…
World record holder Rhonex Kipruto faces six-year ban
Kenya's Rhonex Kipruto, the world record holder for the 10km road race, has been banned from competing for six years because of anomalies discovered in his Athlete Biological Passport. A…
Jasmine Paolini wins against Elena Rybakina to reach French Open semi-finals
Jasmine Paolini stunned veteran player Elena Rybakina in a back-and-forth match to make it to her maiden Grand Slam semi-final. She won 6-2, 4-6, 6-4, in a match that lasted…
Ultramarathoner Natalie Dau sets a new record with 1,000km Thailand to Singapore run
Imagine running two full marathons a day -- for 12 days! That's what Natalie Dau did, running 1,001 km in 12 days, covering 42.195 km a day, through the streets…
Mirra Andreeva advances to the French Open semi-finals, defeating veteran Aryna Sabalenka
Russian youngster Mirra Andreeva overcame a distracted Aryna Sabalenka to reach the French Open semi-finals. This is considered the teenager's greatest victory in her tennis career. Fresh from her achievement,…
Usain Bolt was succeeded as Olympic 100-metre champion by Marcell Jacobs. He remains “under the radar”
Few people outside Italy were aware of Marcell Jacobs before he became the Olympic 100-metre champion in Tokyo, following Usain Bolt. Now, three injury-plagued years later, the Italian born in…
Even a $10 million prize fund can’t match Usain Bolt: He earned three times more
In a ground-breaking announcement that could transform the track and field scene, World Athletics has revealed a brand new project that will premiere in 2026. It may even eclipse Michael…
Athing Mu and Sha’Carri Richardson form a brand alliance with other top athletes ahead of Paris Olympics
In a captivating new ad, Sha'Carri Richardson and Athing Mu collaborate with Olay to showcase their skills with other female athletes, including soccer star Rose Lavelle, sport climber Natalia Grossman,…
Carlos Alcaraz wins rematch against Stefanos Tsitsipas at French Open
The Spanish third seed Carlos Alcaraz defeated the Greek ninth Stefanos Tsitsipas with ease, paving the way for an exciting semi-final match at the French Open against the new world…
Adam Scott’s run of major appearances in danger after qualifying loss
Adam Scott's record run of 91 consecutive major appearances looks set to end after he flunked the US Open qualification play-offs. Having participated in every major tournament since the 2001…