Sixteen-year-old sprint sensation Gout Gout is quickly making waves in athletics, earning comparisons to Usain Bolt and capturing the attention of global brands like Adidas. However, his manager, James Templeton, urges caution in the wake of Gout’s impressive feats and burgeoning popularity.
Gout’s Rapid Rise in Sprinting
The young Australian athlete...
Jamaican sprint star and two-time Olympic medalist Yohan Blake has raised concerns about the selective athlete-entry policies in emerging track leagues, specifically pointing to Michael Johnson's Grand Slam Track League and Alexis Ohanian’s Athlos as examples. Blake argues that these leagues focus on a select few athletes, limiting opportunities for many who are equally deserving and prepared.
Running influencer Matt Choi, with over half a million followers, was disqualified from the New York City Marathon and banned from future New York Road Runners (NYRR) events after unauthorized e-bikes filmed him during the November 3 race. The e-bikes, carrying Choi’s brother and a videographer, violated NYRR rules and obstructed other runners. Choi, 29, initially finished the marathon in 2:57:15 before NYRR voided his results, citing violations of World Athletics standards and their Code of Conduct.
The New York City Marathon has made history, officially setting a new world record for the most finishers in a marathon. On November 3, an astounding 55,646 runners completed the city’s iconic five-borough course, surpassing the previous record of 54,280 set by Berlin Marathon just weeks prior. This year’s marathon season has seen impressive numbers across major races, with New York’s turnout leading the way.
Jamaican sprint icon Yohan Blake, recognized as the world’s second-fastest man in both the 100 meters (9.69 seconds) and 200 meters (19.26 seconds), has openly shared the ongoing challenges that have impacted his recent performances.
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Russell Cook, better known as Great Britain’s “Hardest Geezer,” has redefined endurance with his astounding run across the entire African continent. Covering nearly 10,000 miles on foot, Cook’s journey took him from the southern tip of South Africa to Tunisia’s northern coast, overcoming everything from brutal heat...
Gout Gout, Australia’s newest sprint prodigy, is capturing global attention after a blistering 20.29-second finish in the 200m at the Queensland All Schools Track and Field Championships.
The 16-year-old’s time is not only the fastest by an Australian since 1993 but also places him fourth on the all-time global under-18...
Sydney has officially become the seventh city to join the Abbott World Marathon Majors series—an elite group of global marathons that includes iconic races in London, Boston, Chicago, New York City, Berlin, and Tokyo.
This prestigious accomplishment makes the Sydney Marathon the first city in over a decade to gain Major status, marking an exciting milestone for Australia’s running community. The Sydney Marathon 2025 will officially debut as an Abbott World Marathon Major on August 31.
Abdi Nageeye and Sheila Chepkirui outpace competition to claim their first NYC Marathon titles
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Abdi Nageeye from the Netherlands and Kenya’s Sheila Chepkirui each claimed their first New York City Marathon titles on Sunday with impressive late-race moves, pulling ahead of the competition in the final stretch.
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Jodie Williams has officially retired, reflecting on a career that transformed her from a shy young girl into a confident and accomplished athlete.
Known for her speed in the 200m, Williams became the sixth-fastest British woman at that distance, clocking 22.46 seconds to win silver at the European Championships in 2014.
