Five-time Olympic sprint champion Elaine Thompson-Herah has announced her withdrawal from the Jamaican trials because of an Achilles injury, preventing her from defending her 100m and 200m titles at the Paris Games in August.
Quincy Wilson, the 16-year-old standout from Bullis School near Washington D.C., showcased his exceptional skill at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials, finishing sixth in the 400-meter final with a time of 44.94. The top spot went to Quincy Hall with a time of 44.17, followed closely by Michael Norman at 44.41 and Chris Bailey at 44.42, securing their spots on the team headed to Paris.
In a historic shift, the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games will commence with track and field athletics in the first week, a significant departure from past schedules. World Athletics has hailed this decision as an “historic shift in the competition schedule,” noting it will be the first time in recent memory that these events will start at the beginning of the Games.
EUGENE, Ore. — Grant Fisher triumphed in the men’s 10,000-meter race at Hayward Field on Friday, becoming the first American track and field athlete to secure a spot at the Paris Olympics.
Nairobi – Multiple world and Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon and world silver medallist Emmanuel Wanyonyi showcased their exceptional talent with impressive victories at the Kenyan Olympic Trials, which wrapped up on Saturday after two thrilling days of competition.
Elite marathon runner Liam Adams has reignited his dreams of competing in the Paris 2024 Olympic marathon. Officially selected for the Australian Olympic Team, the 37-year-old's inclusion comes just 50 days before the Opening Ceremony, marking his third Olympic appearance. Adams, Australia's top male marathon finisher at both the Rio and Tokyo Games, faced weeks of uncertainty over his qualification before receiving confirmation.
The Australian Olympic Committee has unveiled the marathon runners set to represent Australia at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Announced in Melbourne, the selected athletes are Sinead Diver, Genevieve Gregson, Jessica Stenson, Brett Robinson, and Patrick Tiernan.
Oslo, Norway; 30 May 2024 - Australia’s premier track and field athletes have claimed no less than four podium finishes at the renown Bislett Games in Norway, with middle distance star Georgia Griffith stealing the show with a golden finish and an area record at the Oslo leg of the Diamond League.
Veteran marathon runner Lisa Weightman has decided not to pursue her final appeal regarding the contentious selection process for the Paris 2024 women's marathon team. This decision solidifies the Australian Olympic marathon team, comprising Sinead Diver, Genevieve Gregson, and Jessica Stenson.
Australia’s richest mile, the Leonora Golden Gift (June 1-2) *Still updating Location: Leonora, WA Prize Money 1st - $7,500.00 + Gold nugget ($2,400+) 2nd -$4,500.00 3rd - $2,500.00 4th - $1,700.00 5th - $1,250.00 6th - $1,000.00 7th - $650.00 8th - $350.00 Heats Saturday 1/05/24 heats will be confirmed 31/05/24. There will be 2 heats for men and women. The top...
