Athing Mu, the 21-year-old 800-meter sensation, will not be competing in the Prefontaine Classic on May 25 due to lingering soreness in her left hamstring. Her coach, Bobby Kersee, emphasized the importance of caution to ensure Mu's full readiness for the Olympic Trials.
The Prefontaine Classic consistently delivers exhilarating races year after year, distinguishing itself among the Diamond League meets. Its unique advantages include being the only Diamond League event held in the United States, the world's most dominant track nation, and its strong ties to Nike, which often ensure the participation of top athletes who might otherwise skip the trip to Eugene. The timing of the event is also ideal—far enough into the season to draw meaningful conclusions from the results, but early enough to keep the outcomes unpredictable.
Olympic gold medallist Damian Warner celebrated his eighth decathlon victory at the esteemed Hypo Meeting in Götzis on Sunday, while Olympic silver medallist Anouk Vetter reclaimed her heptathlon title at the World Athletics Combined Events Challenge Gold meeting
Kenyan 10,000-meter athlete Rodgers Kwemoi has been banned for six years after being implicated in a sophisticated blood doping scheme, leading to the annulment of his Olympic and world championship results.
Australia's Rose Davies made a significant mark at the Seiko Golden Grand Prix, a World Athletics Continental Tour Gold event, held in Tokyo on Sunday, May 19, by breaking the 5000m meeting record.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, the world record-holder in the 400-meter hurdles, demonstrated her exceptional range by securing a dominant win in the women’s 200-meter race at the LA Grand Prix in Westwood, California, on Saturday. In a stunning display, McLaughlin-Levrone left her competitors behind, highlighting her triumphant return to top form.
Keely Hodgkinson, the accomplished Olympic and world silver medalist, has established a new personal record in the 400 meters at the Meeting Citta di Savona. The 22-year-old athlete from Atherton, under the guidance of Wigan coaches Trevor Painter and his wife Jenny Meadows, is celebrated for her achievements in the 800m, having secured silver medals at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and in the 2022 and 2023 world championships.
Melbourne, Australia; 16 May 2024 - The Board of Athletics Australia is delighted to announce Simon Hollingsworth OLY as its new Chief Executive Officer.
On Friday, May 10, 2024, the Doha Diamond League showcased a spectacular evening of athletics, with reigning world and Olympic champions delivering outstanding performances across various disciplines. The star of the night was undoubtedly Kenya's Mary Moraa, who orchestrated a tactical masterclass in the women's 800m, securing a season's best time of 1:57.91.
The Seashore Group Doha Meeting, a key event in the Wanda Diamond League, witnessed spectacular performances by Alison dos Santos and Kenny Bednarek, who shattered meeting records in a thrilling display of athletic prowess on Friday (10).
Alison dos Santos’ Triumphant Return
For Brazilian hurdler Alison dos Santos, this event marked...
