Folorunso: 'Sport is a universal language that can be used for good'
It was a photo that said so much about the changing face of a nation, one that triggered a wave of debate on social media and among the highest reaches of Italian politics: four athletes, standing proud in front of their country’s flag at the 2018 Mediterranean Games.... Read More
Russian Athletics Federation reinstatement plan approved by World Athletics Council
Following detailed work by World Athletics’ Russia Taskforce, its independent experts, and RusAF, a final plan for the reinstatement of RusAF to membership of World Athletics was recommended to the World Athletics Council last week.... Read More
Mu breaks world U20 indoor 800m record in Fayetteville
The 18-year-old clocked 1:58.40 at the Southeast Conference Championships to clip more than half a second from the previous mark. ... Read More
As world record-setting son’s rise continues, Helena Duplantis relishing the joy in the art of coaching
“Being part of somebody’s success, being able to help someone who’s falling in love with their event, or the sport itself, helping them, it’s a great feeling. It’s very gratifying to be part of that.”... Read More
Record-breaker Holloway: ‘The sky is the limit’
“Hurdlers are sprinters with attitudes,” says Grant Holloway.... Read More
Cheptegei, Duplantis and Kosgei nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards
World record-holders Joshua Cheptegei, Mondo Duplantis and Brigid Kosgei are among the nominees for the Laureus World Sports Awards.
Energised by world indoor 1500m record, Tsegay sets sights on next target
Gudaf Tsegay remembers her early days in the sport when she would look up to two-time Olympic gold medallist Meseret Defar as a role model.
Yamanishi cruises to 1:17:20 victory at Japanese 20km Race Walking Championships
The sun shone for Toshikazu Yamanishi at the 104th Japanese Championships in Kobe.
Iapichino breaks world U20 indoor long jump record with 6.91m in Ancona
Larissa Iapichino broke the world U20 indoor record in the long jump with a leap of 6.91m at the Italian Indoor Championships in Ancona on Saturday.
Huwe Burton’s journey from wrongfully convicted to runner
During his 19 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, Burton said, 'running helped me feel free'.
Vlasic, two-time world high jump champion, announces retirement
Blanka Vlasic, a two-time world high jump champion and the second-highest jumper of all-time, announced her retirement on Friday.
Kipchoge's final pre-Tokyo marathon outing set for Hamburg
Eliud Kipchoge will make his final marathon appearance prior to his Olympic title defence at the NN Mission Marathon in Hamburg on 11 April.
After smashing world indoor record, Crouser sets his sights on outdoor mark
Few would assume that a town called ‘Boring’ would produce one of the most exciting sporting prospects in the world.
Doha to Tokyo: Anthony Zambrano
The Colombian sprinter talks about life since taking world 400m silver
Meticulous planning and strong domestic opposition the key to Yamanishi’s success
When he’s got a spare minute, Toshikazu Yamanishi likes to read Agatha Christie novels. There will be no mystery if the bespectacled world champion adds Olympic gold to his Doha triumph.
14:43! Chepkoech breaks world 5km record in Monaco
Beatrice Chepkoech broke the world 5km record at the Monaco Run on Sunday (14), clocking 14:43*.