In a shocking turn of events, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) handed down a five-year ban to the celebrated Kenyan distance runner Agnes Jeruto Barsosio, who claimed victory at the 2022 Nairobi City Marathon. The punitive action stems from discrepancies detected in her Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) during an extensive nine-year period of blood tests.
Richmond, UK - The organizers of Richmond Runfest have issued a formal apology following their unexpected decision to cancel the marathon segment of the event, leaving over 1,000 dedicated runners to navigate grueling 30-degree Celsius heat on the course.
In a gripping contest at the ASICS-sponsored Sydney Marathon, Betsy Saina of the United States displayed unwavering resolve to clinch the women's title, while Morocco's Othmane El Goumri emerged victorious in the men's category. This prestigious World Athletics Platinum Label road race unfolded under the scorching sun on a Sunday morning and witnessed remarkable performances by Saina and El Goumri.
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Eliud Kipchoge will return to one of his favourite hunting grounds when he lines up once again at the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON next Sunday, September 24. Kenya’s double Olympic champion has twice broken the world record there, bringing his own mark down to 2:01:09 last year. From his comments in the build-up to the race, Kipchoge is once more intending to run fast.
The shot put event delivered a captivating surprise as Joe Kovacs outperformed the reigning world and Olympic champion, Ryan Crouser. Kovacs left an indelible mark from the very beginning, launching an impressive opening throw that spanned 22.70 meters. However, Crouser, the world record holder, briefly took the lead with a remarkable throw of 22.91 meters in the second round. Both athletes consistently surpassed the 22-meter mark during the competition, but it was Kovacs, a two-time world champion, who ultimately claimed victory with a spectacular fourth-round performance, reaching a remarkable 22.93 meters. Tom Walsh from New Zealand secured the third spot with a commendable distance of 22.69 meters.
EUGENE, OREGON - The 2023 Diamond League Final in Eugene, Oregon, bore witness to an awe-inspiring display of athletic prowess as Ethiopian runner Gudaf Tsegay achieved a remarkable feat by setting a new world record in the women's 5000m event on Sunday, September 17th. Tsegay, alongside Kenyan athlete Beatrice Chebet, left spectators in sheer astonishment with their extraordinary performance.
Athing Mu's triumphant resurgence at the 2023 Diamond League Final in Eugene on September 17th was nothing short of spectacular. Following her bronze medal win at last month's World Championships in Budapest, the 21-year-old American track sensation ignited the stadium with a scorching performance, clocking in at a new American record of 1:54.97 in the women's 800m event. Her electrifying victory over Keely Hodgkinson added another thrilling chapter to their burgeoning rivalry.
In a thrilling display of athleticism at the Diamond League Final in Eugene, Oregon, Shericka Jackson and Christian Coleman emerged as the victors in the 100-meter events for women and men, respectively.
In an electrifying showdown on his home turf in Eugene, Oregon, former world champion Christian Coleman delivered a breathtaking performance to secure his first Diamond League Trophy in five years. In a display of unbridled passion, Coleman celebrated his victory by flexing his muscles and letting out triumphant cheers after defeating the reigning global champion, Noah Lyles, in a world-leading time of 9.83 seconds, a distinction he now shares with both Lyles and Great Britain's Zharnel Hughes.
