World Athletics is exploring the creation of a new commercial entity to manage its rights and attract investment, with Saudi Arabia’s SURJ Sports Investment reportedly considering buying a stake. The Public Investment Fund (PIF)-backed firm has already engaged in discussions that could value the business at £500 million (US$644...
Inside Running Podcast Episode 383: Tokyo Marathon | BU Last Chance Qualifier | Sydney Marathon Winner Banned
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Brad adds a bit more progression to his training load.
Julian comes back from ear surgery and works through his return to running program.
Brady clocks a win out in Bendigo on his...
Georgia Griffith Shatters Australian 1000m Record at Box Hill Burn, Peter Bol Narrowly Misses Men’s Mark
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Georgia Griffith delivered a stunning performance at the Box Hill Burn, setting a new Australian women's 1000m record with a blistering time of 2:34.50. This achievement erased the previous record of 2:34.63, set by Abbey Caldwell in 2023. Griffith, known for her strong finishing speed and tactical racing, continues...
British middle-distance runner Jake Wightman announced he will no longer be coached by his father, Geoff Wightman, thanking him for his years of dedication. Wightman, the 2022 1500m world champion, cited the need to separate their professional and personal relationship for future success. Despite recent injuries, he remains focused...
The World Athletics Road Running Championships will no longer take place in San Diego as planned for September 2025. World Athletics is in talks with new potential hosts and will announce a new location soon. San Diego 25 CEO Tracy Sundlun expressed disappointment but pledged support for a smooth...
RunGP Eyes Takeover of World Athletics’ Commercial Operations in Bold Revamp Plan
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The Global Running League (GRL), the organization behind the new RunGP running series, is planning to acquire the commercial operations of World Athletics to modernize the sport, adopting a model similar to Formula One. Led by Marcel Muenster, GRL aims to take over World Athletics' sponsorship and media rights...
Eleven athletes have secured wild card places for the World Athletics Indoor Championships Nanjing 25 as winners of the 2025 World Athletics Indoor Tour, following the final Gold level meeting of the series in Madrid on Friday (28).
Each of the 2025 World Indoor Tour series winners also receives a...
Ethiopia’s Tadese Takele claimed his first Tokyo Marathon title with a personal-best 2:03:23, pulling away at the 38 km mark to finish ahead of compatriot Deresa Geleta and Kenya’s Vincent Kipkemoi. In the women's race, defending champion Sutume Kebede secured victory in 2:16:31, followed by Kenya’s Winfridah Moraa and...
Several athletics stars have been nominated for the 2025 Laureus World Sports Awards, including Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Sifan Hassan, Faith Kipyegon, and Mondo Duplantis for the prestigious World Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year titles. McLaughlin-Levrone shone in Paris, defending her Olympic 400m hurdles title and securing gold in the...
CLERMONT-FERRAND, France (AP) — Mondo Duplantis lifted his pole vault world record to 6.27 meters in a World Athletics Indoor Tour meeting on Friday.
The Olympic and world champion added a centimeter to his world record he last improved in August in Poland.
It was the 11th world pole vault record...