A line-up of world-class fields were today released for the Yangtze River Delta Athletics Diamond Gala on April 27 in Shanghai/Suzhou, the second fixture in the 2024 Diamond League season. For one star-studded Saturday, over 25 world and Olympic champions will go toe-to-toe, writing the early script to an Olympic summer.
World Athletics has made a bold step by announcing its innovative plan to award prize money during the Olympic Games, signaling a major change in how the world recognizes athletes' achievements. Athletes will be rewarded with US$50,000 if they win the gold medal in any of the 48 athletics events starting with the next Olympic Games in Paris.
Jasmin Paris, the trailblazing woman who recently completed the grueling Barkley Marathons, now wears her battle scars with pride. Despite enduring tendonitis, swollen feet, and a web of itchy cuts, she crossed the finish line triumphantly.
Mark your calendars for the exhilarating 2024 Boston Marathon, slated to unfold on Patriots’ Day, Monday, April 15. Athletes will charge from the starting line starting at 9:02 a.m., with the men's wheelchair division igniting the action, followed by waves of participants until 11:15 a.m. The frontrunners from the professional men's and women's divisions are anticipated to triumphantly cross the finish line around 11:45 a.m. and 12 p.m. respectively.
Adelaide, Australia; 9 April 2024 - As the road to the Paris 2024 Games intensifies, the 2024 Chemist Warehouse Australian Athletics Championships in Adelaide this week emerge as a pivotal arena for the nation’s Olympic and Paralympic aspirants.
American sprinter Kenny Bednarek kicked off his season in style, securing a notable victory in the 200-meter event at the prestigious Miramar Invitational on Saturday, April 6th. Despite having focused on the 400 meters in recent Florida competitions, Bednarek demonstrated his versatility by excelling in the 200 meters, facing a stiff 2.8m/s headwind. The 25-year-old sprinter crossed the finish line in 20.35 seconds, outpacing world indoor 60-meter champion Christian Coleman, who finished in 20.43 seconds.
As the ASICS Festival of Running swept through Paris, the city was treated to an incredible exhibition of agility as the streets were lit up with unprecedented speed and endurance. This inaugural event, which drew over a hundred athletes from around the world, was historic for the competitive running community.
Mestawut Fikir and Mulugeta Uma showcased Ethiopian excellence on the global stage as they clinched victory at the prestigious Schneider Electric Paris Marathon on Sunday (7).
On April 6, Sabastian Sawe of Kenya dazzled the crowd with an unmatched feat of athleticism as he raced through the streets of Prague for the Half Marathon. Sawe's outstanding performance not only earned him a decisive victory but also cemented his record-breaking time of 58 minutes and 24 seconds into the event's books of history.
Russ Cook, popularly known as the Hardest Geezer, has achieved an extraordinary milestone: completing a grueling journey spanning the entire length of Africa. After almost a year of traversing deserts, mountains, and forests across 16 countries, Cook, a 27-year-old adventurer from Worthing, has conquered a remarkable 16,300-kilometer trek, exceeding 385 marathons.
