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Armand Duplantis, the holder of the world record in pole vaulting, is gearing up to headline the prestigious Mondo Classic in his hometown of Uppsala. The event, scheduled for February 6th, forms a part of the esteemed World Athletics Indoor Tour Silver series. Duplantis, known for his exceptional skill and previous victory in defending his pole vault title at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, is anticipated to deliver another exhilarating performance.
The annual unveiling of the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for 2024 marks a celebration of dynamic young talent across a spectrum of industries. Within this coveted selection of 600 individuals are impactful figures representing a diverse range of fields, from trailblazing entrepreneurs to influential creatives.
The anticipation mounts as the British cross-country running squad prepares to storm the European Championships in Brussels on December 10. Megan Keith, Hugo Milner, and Innes FitzGerald headline a formidable team set to vie for top honors on the challenging European terrain.
A cohort of British athletes is poised to challenge their limits at the upcoming Valencia Marathon Trinidad Alfonso on Sunday (Dec 3), eyeing not only personal bests but also aiming to set the stage ablaze with potential record-breaking performances. Among the notable participants are Lily Partridge, Clara Evans, Sonia Samuels, Phil Sesemann, and Mahamed Mahamed. However, the spotlight is firmly fixed on Joshua Cheptegei, the Ugandan sensation who has carved his name in history books with world records in the 5000m and 10,000m disciplines.
Melbourne, Australia; 29 November 2023 - The curtain will rise on the Chemist Warehouse Summer Season this Saturday, 2 December with On Track Nights Zatopek:10 setting the stage ablaze for a year of athletic brilliance at Lakeside Stadium in Melbourne.
Every cross-country race carves its unique story. The Liverpool Cross Challenge on Saturday (Nov 25) etched its mark not only through incredible athletic performances but also with an unexpected guest of honor – Carl Lewis, the revered nine-time Olympic champion.
Alcobendas, Spain—The Cross Internacional de la Constitucion witnessed a display of unparalleled athleticism as Burundi’s Rodrigue Kwizera and Ethiopia's Likina Amebaw asserted their dominance in the sixth Gold meeting of the World Athletics Cross Country Tour.
Discover Kenyan runner Philimon Kiptoo Kipchumba's record-breaking victory at the Shanghai Marathon, showcasing incredible feats and fierce competition in this elite race.
In Soria, Spain, the Cross Internacional de Soria, the fifth Gold level event of this season's World Athletics Cross Country Tour, saw Rodrigue Kwizera of Burundi and Likina Amebaw from Ethiopia emerge as the victors at an altitude of 1100 meters on a sunny Sunday (19).
Shericka Jackson, the two-time World 200m champion, received an esteemed accolade during the University of Technology's (UTECH) recent graduation ceremony. Recognizing her exceptional achievements in 2023, she was granted an honorary Doctorate of Law Honoris Causa.
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