Home News Page 48

News

Latest news from the world of Athletics

Noah Lyles, a triple World champion, has wasted no time in resuming his rigorous training regime, setting his sights on an extraordinary goal at the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris: securing a quadruple gold medal triumph.
Recent doping suspensions have been levied against Kenyan athletes Thomas Kibet Kutere and Maurine Chepkemoi by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), casting a shadow on their athletic careers.
The French trail running family is deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Esteban Olivero, a young and promising athlete, just 22 years old. He tragically passed away on December 23 while skiing down La Blanche in Ecrins National Park, leaving everyone shocked and grieving for such a vibrant life cut short.
Double Olympic champion Sifan Hassan will continue her 42.2km adventure at the  17th edition of the Tokyo Marathon on Sunday 3rd March 2024, aiming to continue a  record-breaking start to life over the distance.  
NN Running Team-athlete and back-to-back Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge will return to Japan for the 17th edition of the Tokyo Marathon on Sunday 3rd March 2024, a course where he holds the record from his only previous appearance in 2022.
Trevor Painter, the driving force behind the accomplishments of British 800m record-holder Keely Hodgkinson, has witnessed a surge in athletes joining his training collective from across the globe.
Josh Kerr, celebrated for his dominance in the 1500m, is expanding his horizons beyond Olympic pursuits. While his focus remains on Paris, his recent standout performance in a half marathon has ignited conversations about his potential in longer distances.
In a highly anticipated event, the Aramco Houston Half Marathon is poised to witness the presence of two illustrious names in the world of distance running. Hellen Obiri, the reigning champion of both the TCS New York City Marathon and the Boston Marathon, and Galen Rupp, a decorated figure in American distance running, will spearhead an impressive lineup for the marathon on January 14.
The story of Noah Lyles, the US sprinter, goes beyond his astounding treble gold at the recent World Athletics Championships in Budapest. Rather than viewing these victories as the ultimate achievement, Lyles sees them as stepping stones to even greater ambitions for the upcoming 2024 games.
A remarkable era dawns upon Scottish 1500-meter running, marked by a string of noteworthy achievements. Laura Muir’s consistent podium finishes in global outdoor championships and the formidable presence of Jake Wightman, Josh Kerr, and Neil Gourley underscore Scotland's prowess. Over the past four men's global outdoor 1500m finals, Scotland has prominently featured at least two athletes—an accomplishment second only to Kenya.