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Noah Lyles headlines a star-studded sprint lineup at the Wanda Diamond League’s Athletissima meet in Lausanne on August 20. Still chasing points to qualify for the final in Zurich, Lyles will clash with Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson and Oblique Seville after a surprise 100m loss in London.
Zurich, Switzerland, August 4th, 2025 – Swiss sportswear brand On is proud to announce the signing of six exceptionally talented former NCAA athletes to professional contracts, marking a significant step in their athletic journeys from collegiate dominance to the global stage. The six athletes joining the On professional roster are: Tapiwanashe Makarawu, Nathaniel Ezekiel, Johnny Brackins...
EUGENE, ORE. — Noah Lyles ran 19.63 seconds to win the men’s 200 meters at the U.S. Trials, but it was what followed, not what led up to the finish, that ignited debate. As he crossed the line just ahead of rival Kenny Bednarek, Lyles turned to look directly at...
EUGENE, ORE. — The 800 meters has long been a domain of patience, strategy, and maturity. On Sunday, it was upended by a teenager. Cooper Lutkenhaus, a 16-year-old high school sophomore, ran 1:42.27 to finish second at the U.S. Olympic Trials, qualifying for next month’s World Championships in Tokyo. In...
Written by Ben Traynor, for Runner's Tribe The ASICS Gel-Kayano series has long been the gold standard in stability running shoes. Version 30 marked a turning point shedding the traditional medial post in favour of a broader base and ASICS' new 4D Guidance System. It was bold, maximal, and a...
This weeks episode is sponsored by Precision Fuel & Hydration, their free online planner has you covered! It calculates exactly how much carb, sodium, and fluid you need to smash your goals. Listen to the show for an exclusive discount. Sam Clifford is this week’s guest host and fills in on training for his...
By Ben Traynor | Runner's Tribe | July 31, 2025 In a landmark policy shift, World Athletics has announced that all female track and field athletes will be required to undergo a once-in-a-lifetime genetic test to confirm their biological sex in order to compete in world-ranking competitions. The rule comes...
This weeks episode is sponsored by Precision Fuel & Hydration, their free online planner has you covered! It calculates exactly how much carb, sodium, and fluid you need to smash your goals. Listen to the show for an exclusive discount. Matt Clowes returns to the show, calling in from his holiday in Portugal to...
HIROSHIMA, Japan — Sorato Shimizu, a 16-year-old sprinter from Ishikawa Prefecture, delivered a performance for the history books on Saturday, running 10.00 seconds in the 100 meters at Japan’s Inter High School Championships. He now stands as the joint-fifth fastest Japanese sprinter of all time — regardless of age. A student...
Based on original reporting by Olaf Brockmann for World Athletics Heritage MUNICH — The 1972 Olympic 800m final is remembered for Dave Wottle’s unforgettable come-from-behind victory, capped by his stunned expression beneath a golf cap as he crossed the finish line in 1:45.86. But until now, the full story of...