The first day of the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials began on a disappointing note as Matthew Centrowitz, the former Oregon standout and 2016 Olympic gold medalist, withdrew from the 1,500 meters. Centrowitz, 34, was originally scheduled to compete in the opening heats on Friday evening alongside his former Ducks teammates Cooper Teare, Cole Hocker, Sam Prakel, John Gregorek, Matt Wisner, and Oregon junior Elliott Cook.
Eliud Kipchoge has landed a significant financial endorsement as he prepares to defend his title at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The two-time Olympic gold medalist has signed a global ambassadorial agreement with Shokz, a leading innovator in open-ear headphone technology.
Bob Schul, America’s sole Olympic gold medalist in the 5000 meters, passed away on June 16 in Middletown, Ohio, at the age of 86 after a battle with dementia.
Esteemed sprinter Michael Johnson is poised to revolutionize track and field with the introduction of Grand Slam Track, an ambitious league set to unite nearly 100 of the sport’s top athletes in a series of high-stakes competitions. Announced on Tuesday, the league aims to distribute $12.6 million in prize money during its inaugural season.
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.
Samoëns, France - A somber cloud loomed over the Ultra-Trail du Haut Giffre (UTHG) race on Saturday, June 15, 2024, when adverse weather conditions led to the death of one runner and left three others seriously injured after falls on steep slopes.
Nerja, Spain – Yomif Kejelcha clinched a thrilling victory in the Ethiopian 10,000m Olympic trials on Friday night, setting a new personal record with a world-leading time of 26:31.01. The 26-year-old's stunning performance came after an intense final sprint against Berihu Aregawi, who also achieved a career-best time of 26:31.13.
Top American ultra-runners Jim Walmsley and Katie Schide, both recent UTMB champions, are set to headline the 51st edition of the Western States 100 Endurance Run. This historic event, considered the most iconic 100-mile trail race globally, will take place on June 29-30 in Auburn, attracting an impressive lineup of elite athletes.
The European Championships in Rome concluded with thrilling performances and record-breaking feats, leaving spectators in awe of the athletic prowess on display. The final nights of the championships were particularly memorable, marked by standout achievements across various disciplines.
At the Roma 2024 European Athletics Championships on Wednesday night, Karsten Warholm of Norway and Femke Bol of the Netherlands successfully defended their European 400m hurdles crowns with an amazing display of athleticism. With Warholm finishing in 46.98 seconds and Bol in 52.49 seconds, both athletes set new championship records.
