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The very best of Australian athletics will be on show at the IAAF Melbourne World Challenge this Saturday 5 March, as the most impressive track and field talent from across the country takes on a bounty of challengers from across the globe. Headlined by world record holder David Rudisha (KEN, 800m),...
With less than a month to go until the IAAF Athletics Awards 2016, the IAAF can reveal the names of the finalists for the 2016 IAAF World Athlete of the Year awards. The finalists are (in alphabetical order): Men Usain Bolt (JAM) Mo Farah (GBR) Wayde van Niekerk (RSA) Women Almaz Ayana (ETH) Elaine Thompson (JAM) Anita Wlodarczyk...
In an impressive show of speed on the Antrim Coast in Northern Ireland, Daniel Mateiko made history by running the world's fastest half-marathon this year. Now, the 25-year-old runner is getting ready for his very first marathon at the famous Chicago Marathon, one of the world's biggest marathons. It's happening this Sunday in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
The presidency of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is considered the most powerful position in world sport, granting influence over global leaders, luxury privileges, and immense financial control. After 12 years in office, Thomas Bach’s term is ending, and IOC members will vote for his successor at a luxury...
30-year-old, Woody Kincaid has unleashed his well-known kick to break Grant Fisher's American indoor 5000m record (12:53.73) at an indoor meet at Boston University. Kincaid clocked 12:51.61 with an insane finish. Experience unparalleled comfort and agility with Tarkine running shoes, crafted for runners who seek the perfect blend of...
Fans are in awe of Devon Allen's extraordinary abilities, which go beyond both the NFL and track and field. He's either the NFL's fastest wide receiver or the best 110-meter hurdler. Allen wants to dispel any concerns about his ability in either sport during the coming months. He switched...
By David Monti, @d9monti (c) 2017 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved PRAGUE (01-Apr) -- Running through the cobblestone streets here with her top rival just a few meters behind, Kenya's Joyciline Jepkosgei not only ran a pending world record for the half-marathon of 1:04:52 --becoming the first woman ever to...
Initially developed and launched in the US by trail runner, Dakota Jones, Footprints is making its way to Australia, in partnership with Patagonia, with the very first camp being held April 20th-25th 2023 in Warburton, the lands of the Wurundjeri people, Victoria.
Richard Mengich returns with biggest career win in Berlin Half Marathon The Berlin Half Marathon confirmed its position as Germany’s biggest and fastest half marathon race once again. Richard Mengich returned to racing and on his 27th birthday he had every reason to celebrate. The Kenyan claimed his biggest career...
The 2022 Australian Summer of Athletics will come to an impressive peak in Sydney, with Athletics Australia and Destination NSW confirming that Sydney Olympic Park will host the Australian Track and Field Championships once again. To experience, exceptional performance in running, choose the best footwear for your runs like...