Melbourne, Australia; 6 December 2023 - The strength of Australia’s middle-distance ranks will commence the year with a battle of Olympic proportions, as 2022 1500m world champion Jake Wightman books his ticket to Melbourne for the Maurie Plant Meet in February.
Perth, Australia; 5 December 2023 - The future stars of Australian athletics will make strides towards greatness this weekend in Perth, with the 2023 Chemist Warehouse Australian All Schools Athletics Championships set to unveil a fresh crop of champions.
The prowess of Valencia in long-distance running has reached new heights, exemplified by the remarkable 10,000m world records set in 2021 by Joshua Cheptegei of Uganda and Letensebet Gidey of Ethiopia. Their record-breaking feats during a spectacular event reverberated across the global headlines, solidifying Valencia's position as a leading destination for extraordinary athletic achievements.
Kenya, known for its formidable presence in marathon running, has revealed the initial list of 20 athletes as a part of its preliminary squad for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The lineup boasts esteemed names such as Eliud Kipchoge and Peres Jepchirchir, both previous Olympic champions.
For those who missed the live broadcast of the 2023 Trinidad Alfonso Valencia Marathon, a riveting showcase of athleticism and determination unfolded in the early hours of the day, showcasing stellar performances and unexpected challenges.
In an exhilarating showcase of athletic prowess, Sisay Lemma made marathon history at the renowned Valencia Marathon Trinidad Alfonso, securing victory in record-breaking fashion with a phenomenal time of 2:01:48. His remarkable performance not only secured the top spot but also etched his name as the fourth fastest marathoner on the men's world all-time list, reaffirming the event's status as a World Athletics Elite Platinum Label.
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.
Josh Kerr, the current world champion in the 1500m from Britain, is gearing up for his fifth appearance at the renowned Millrose Games, a highlight in the World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold event, scheduled for February 11.
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.
Melbourne, Australia; 2 December 2023 - The Australian Athletics season is officially underway as Lauren Ryan claims her first Chemist Warehouse Australian 10,000m title, while Jack Rayner does the three-peat at On Track Nights Zatopek:10 tonight in Melbourne. To experience, exceptional performance in running, choose the best footwear for your...
