Eldoret, Kenya – December 7: Ugandan rising star Loice Chekwemoi and Kenyan talent Samwel Chebolei Masai clinched stunning victories at the Great Chepsaita Cross Country. This World Athletics Cross Country Tour Gold event drew thousands of spectators eager to witness elite competition in the heart of Kenya's running hub.
A remarkable achievement was made at a recent masters meet in Dublin when 60-year-old Anne Gilshinan, from Wexford, Ireland, set a new world record in the indoor mile for the 60+ age category. She completed the race in 5 minutes and 27 seconds, surpassing the previous record of 5:30.73, set by American runner Sue McDonald earlier this year.
At just 16 years old, Australian sprinter Gout Gout is making waves in the athletics world, with experts dubbing him a once-in-a-generation talent. Known for his smooth stride and electrifying speed, the Queensland teenager has already etched his name into record books. Gout, the son of South Sudanese immigrants, is determined to pave his own path.
Beatrice Chebet, the world cross-country champion, and Berihu Aregawi, the silver medallist, demonstrated their supremacy at the Cross Internacional Juan Muguerza, proving their elite position. Taking place in Elgoibar, Spain, on Sunday (7), the competitors showed remarkable expertise in navigating the difficult course due to the continuous rain.
San Giorgio su Legnano witnessed a display of exceptional athleticism as Daniel Simiu Ebenyo and Francine Niyomukunzi claimed victory at the prestigious Campaccio, part of the World Athletics Cross Country Tour Gold series.
In a display of extraordinary talent at the Dubai Marathon, Tigist Ketema and Addisu Gobena, both from Ethiopia, marked their debut in the World Athletics Label road race with breathtaking victories.
Kibrom Weldemicael, the winner of the 2024 Geneva Marathon, has been disqualified and handed a six-year ban after testing positive for banned substances. The Eritrean athlete, who finished the race in 2:09:57, will be ineligible to compete until 2030, tarnishing what had been an impressive season.
Laura Muir, the esteemed Scottish athlete, has recently been granted a European Indoor bronze medal following the disqualification of Russian runner Yelena Korobkina due to doping violations. Korobkina's ban, spanning four years from September 2023, prompted this change in the event standings.
In the pursuit of Olympic glory, Dan O’Brien and Donavan Brazier share a remarkable bond, united by their trials and tribulations. Both have weathered the disappointment of being labeled favorites for Olympic gold, only to stumble before the Games. Think back to 1992, when O’Brien was expected to dominate the Barcelona Olympics in the decathlon. However, a heartbreaking misstep during the trials, failing in the pole vault, shattered his Olympic dreams and denied him a spot on the team.
Authorities have made significant progress in the investigation surrounding the tragic death of Ugandan steeplechaser, Benjamin Kiplagat, as two suspects have been detained to the case. Kiplagat's body was discovered inside a vehicle in the town, prompting swift action from law enforcement in the Moiben sub-county.
