Luguelín Santos, the Dominican Republic's renowned sprinter, faces consequences for age manipulation during the 2012 World Junior Championships held in Barcelona. Despite his triumphant victory in the 400m with an erroneous passport, Santos has been dethroned from his title, serving a three-year ban from March 2023 to March 2026.
A recent report from the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has cast a shadow over Kenyan athletics as Brenda Chebet, the reigning world under-20 1500m champion, finds herself among a group of athletes sanctioned for breaching anti-doping regulations.
The world witnessed the tragic loss of 24-year-old Kelvin Kiptum on February 11, taking with him the hope of being the first person to finish a competitive marathon in under two hours. Sebastian Coe, president of World Athletics, considers Kiptum's remarkable accomplishments and the significant influence he may have had on the sports world as the world mourns the passing of this remarkable Kenyan athlete.
Josh Kerr, the reigning 1500m world champion, has expressed his deep disappointment at not making it onto the shortlist for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. In a lighthearted manner, he quipped about his curiosity to see the meeting notes that led to his exclusion from the final six nominees.
The world of track and field lost a rising star when Agnes Tirop, a talented 25-year-old distance runner representing Kenya, tragically met her end on October 13, 2021. Tirop, who had showcased her prowess at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the women’s 5,000 meters and subsequently set a world record for the 10K, was discovered fatally stabbed at her home in Iten, Kenya. Her husband, Ibrahim Rotich, was charged with her murder after attempting to flee the country.
In the realm of marathons, Kelvin Kiptum has emerged as a beacon of relentless determination and unparalleled success. From his maiden marathon just over a year ago to securing the world record, Kiptum's story is one of extraordinary achievements.
Italian steeplechase athlete Ahmed Abdelwahed's athletic career has been marred by a four-year ban imposed by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) and the rescinding of his silver medal from the 2022 European Athletics Championships due to a breach of anti-doping regulations.
The Cardiff Metropolitan University Christmas Classic witnessed an exhilarating surprise as Laura Muir, the British middle-distance sensation, made an unexpected appearance on Sunday, delivering a stunning performance and securing a qualifying time for the forthcoming World Indoor Athletics Championship.
Mondo Duplantis, the exceptional pole vaulter, is gearing up to defend his title at the World Indoor Championships set to take place in Glasgow from March 1st to 3rd. Reflecting on his previous triumphs in the Scottish city, where he marked a world record, Duplantis radiates excitement and confidence about his return to the Commonwealth Arena.
A remarkable era dawns upon Scottish 1500-meter running, marked by a string of noteworthy achievements. Laura Muir’s consistent podium finishes in global outdoor championships and the formidable presence of Jake Wightman, Josh Kerr, and Neil Gourley underscore Scotland's prowess. Over the past four men's global outdoor 1500m finals, Scotland has prominently featured at least two athletes—an accomplishment second only to Kenya.
