Peru is awash with jubilation as Lima, its capital city, secures the esteemed privilege of hosting the Pan American Games for the second time in just eight years, emerging victorious over Asunción (Paraguay) at the Extraordinary General Assembly of Panam Sports held in Miami.
Launceston, Tasmania; 14 March 2024 - This August, Australian athletics sets it sights on Tasmania, as the country’s most southern state gets set to host an unprecedented Australian Cross Country Championships for all ages, incorporating juniors to elite and through to masters participants.
With her incredible endurance, Camille Herron has completely changed the course of women's ultramarathon running history. When the Lululemon-organized, all-female Further event came to an end on Tuesday, Herron's incredible accomplishment was on display. She broke the previous world record for the six-day ultramarathon, which Sandra Barwick had set in 1990, by more than 11 miles, with an astounding total distance of 560.33 miles.
Anticipation is high as three reigning world pole vault champions gear up for a thrilling showdown at the forthcoming Wanda Diamond League meeting in Doha on May 10. The lineup includes Katie Moon representing the USA, Nina Kennedy from Australia, and Molly Caudery hailing from Great Britain, promising an exhilarating competition for pole vault enthusiasts.
In a highly anticipated event at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene on May 25, fans are gearing up for an electrifying clash in the Bowerman Mile. This eagerly awaited race will see Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen, world gold medalist Josh Kerr, and US record-holder Yared Nuguse go head-to-head in what promises to be an unforgettable showdown.
On Sunday, March 10, 2024 Nagoya Women's Marathon winner Yuka Ando of Japan won in an exciting show of perseverance and determination, finishing in a time of an astounding 2:21:19. Ando broke a seven-year record with this victory, which also represented her maiden marathon win and a notable improvement over her personal best.
Switzerland's Tadesse Abraham, the European marathon silver medallist in 2018, claimed a remarkable victory at the Barcelona Marathon on Sunday morning, setting both course and Swiss records with an impressive time of 2:05:01.
With the Summer Olympics on the horizon, a recent government directive advising Parisians to work from home during the event has sparked a spectrum of reactions among residents. This measure, designed to alleviate potential overcrowding on public transportation, has triggered varied responses, with some expressing reservations reminiscent of the Covid lockdowns.
Sydney, Australia; 9 March 2024 - Off the back of a spectacular fourth-place finish and Australian record at the World Athletics Indoor Championships, Olympic finalist Jessica Hull will now turn her attention to defending her national 3000m title at the Chemist Warehouse Sydney Track Classic on Saturday, March 23.
The 25-year-old marathon champion Purity Komen has chosen to retire from professional sports after receiving a six-year suspension from the sports Integrity Unit (AIU). This is a stunning turn of events. The prohibition, which goes into effect on July 6, 2023, was put in place as a result of Komen's infractions, which included avoiding sample collection and possessing a prohibited substance (norandrosterone).
