Launceston, Tasmania; 14 March 2024 - This August, Australian athletics sets it sights on Tasmania, as the country’s most southern state gets set to host an unprecedented Australian Cross Country Championships for all ages, incorporating juniors to elite and through to masters participants.
With her incredible endurance, Camille Herron has completely changed the course of women's ultramarathon running history. When the Lululemon-organized, all-female Further event came to an end on Tuesday, Herron's incredible accomplishment was on display. She broke the previous world record for the six-day ultramarathon, which Sandra Barwick had set in 1990, by more than 11 miles, with an astounding total distance of 560.33 miles.
Anticipation is high as three reigning world pole vault champions gear up for a thrilling showdown at the forthcoming Wanda Diamond League meeting in Doha on May 10. The lineup includes Katie Moon representing the USA, Nina Kennedy from Australia, and Molly Caudery hailing from Great Britain, promising an exhilarating competition for pole vault enthusiasts.
In a highly anticipated event at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene on May 25, fans are gearing up for an electrifying clash in the Bowerman Mile. This eagerly awaited race will see Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen, world gold medalist Josh Kerr, and US record-holder Yared Nuguse go head-to-head in what promises to be an unforgettable showdown.
On Sunday, March 10, 2024 Nagoya Women's Marathon winner Yuka Ando of Japan won in an exciting show of perseverance and determination, finishing in a time of an astounding 2:21:19. Ando broke a seven-year record with this victory, which also represented her maiden marathon win and a notable improvement over her personal best.
Switzerland's Tadesse Abraham, the European marathon silver medallist in 2018, claimed a remarkable victory at the Barcelona Marathon on Sunday morning, setting both course and Swiss records with an impressive time of 2:05:01.
With the Summer Olympics on the horizon, a recent government directive advising Parisians to work from home during the event has sparked a spectrum of reactions among residents. This measure, designed to alleviate potential overcrowding on public transportation, has triggered varied responses, with some expressing reservations reminiscent of the Covid lockdowns.
Maia Ramsden made an impressive entrance at the NCAA Indoor Championships, holding not just the second-fastest mile time in US collegiate history but also a significant lead over her competitors.
Sydney, Australia; 9 March 2024 - Off the back of a spectacular fourth-place finish and Australian record at the World Athletics Indoor Championships, Olympic finalist Jessica Hull will now turn her attention to defending her national 3000m title at the Chemist Warehouse Sydney Track Classic on Saturday, March 23.
On Friday, March 8, Wayne Pinnock triumphed, capturing not only a share of the longest leap this year but also the NCAA title and the global lead.
Representing Arkansas at the NCAA Indoor Championships in Boston, the Jamaican athlete secured his second NCAA indoor title and the third long jump crown of his collegiate career with a stellar leap of 8.40m. This remarkable feat surpassed Pinnock's previous mark of 8.34m in February, which had jointly held the world lead alongside Italy's Mattia Furlani until this latest accomplishment.
