Edinah Jebitok and Ronald Kwemoi demonstrated their athletic prowess at the Cross Internacional de Italica, clinching victories at the fourth World Athletics Cross Country Tour Gold meeting of the season near Seville on Sunday.
People who love sports are feeling very sad because John Nuttall, a famous athlete, has died. He won a bronze medal in the Commonwealth Games in 1994 and was in the Olympics in 1996. He had a sudden heart attack on November 9 and passed away at the age of 56.
The upcoming Cross Internacional de Itálica, set against the scenic backdrop on the outskirts of Seville, is gearing up for a thrilling showcase this Sunday (12) as it proudly holds its place as the fourth Gold standard meeting in the ongoing World Athletics Cross Country Tour.
In a landmark move toward inclusivity, the TransLantau races, part of the UTMB World Series events, have opened their doors to visually impaired athletes, allowing them to compete with guide runners. Liang Zhang, a 44-year-old Hong Kong runner who has been visually impaired since birth, is eagerly taking advantage of this progressive shift as he gears up for the 25km event scheduled for this Sunday.
The extraordinary Great Southern Stage Run returns for a second year to the Great Southern coastline of Western Australia next Thursday 16 to 18 November 2023.
The TCS New York City Marathon bore witness to electrifying victories as Hellen Obiri and Tamirat Tola exhibited their exceptional prowess in this prestigious World Athletics Platinum Label event. On a crisp Sunday, they left an indelible mark, treating both running enthusiasts and New Yorkers to unforgettable moments.
The 19th edition of the Pan American Games wrapped up with an impressive showcase of athletic prowess and a historic double triumph by Joselyn Brea of Venezuela at Santiago de Chile's National Stadium. The venue was once more filled to capacity as fans witnessed an array of outstanding performances on the event's final day.
The final day of the Pan American Games at Santiago's Julio Martinez Pradanos National Stadium was nothing short of spectacular for American athletes. Matthew Ludwig, Curtis Thompson, and Rachel McCoy delivered exceptional performances, securing gold medals and ending long-standing title droughts in their respective events.
Caster Semenya, a renowned South African athlete who secured Olympic gold in the 800 meters in both 2012 and 2016, finds herself embroiled in a protracted legal battle that has, once again, attracted global attention. Since 2019, she has been barred from competing in her preferred 800-meter distance due to the implementation of restrictions on testosterone levels for female athletes by World Athletics.
In recent news, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has taken the decision to provisionally suspend nine athletes, including four from Kenya, over allegations of doping. Purity Komen, the reigning champion of the Istanbul Half Marathon, is among those facing temporary suspension due to the presence of a Prohibited Substance (Norandrosterone) in her system and suspicions of evading sample collection.
