Shawn Barber, the Canadian pole vault record holder and 2015 world champion, passed away at 29 due to medical complications. Barber, known for his exceptional talent, died at his home in Kingwood, Texas. Despite health issues, he remained a kind-hearted person who put others ahead of himself, according to his agent, Paul Doyle.
Adding to her impressive list of accomplishments, Molly Huddle, a seasoned athlete with experiences in World Championships and Olympic races, achieved success by clinching the women's 10k title at the Arizona Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series on Sunday morning. Huddle, recognized for holding national records in the 5,000-meter, 10,000-meter, and half-marathon events, completed the race in 34:30, setting the stage for her participation in the approaching United States Olympic Marathon Trials in Orlando.
A star-studded lineup of athletes poised to captivate viewers worldwide will be unveiled at the ORLEN Copernicus Cup in Torun, Poland, and the Millrose Games in New York. Get ready for an exciting demonstration of athletic power.
Olympic women’s marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir, and last year’s men’s winner, Benard Kibet are just the first two of what is expected to be a constellation of stars at the Ras Al Khaimah Half-Marathon on Saturday, February 24.
In a historic achievement at the 10K Valencia Ibercaja, Kenyan athlete Agnes Ngetich, 22, has redefined records by obliterating the women's world 10km record with an astonishing time of 28:46 on Sunday (14). This remarkable performance establishes her as the first woman to break the 29-minute barrier for the distance, surpassing the previous record set by Ethiopia’s Yalemzerf Yehualaw two years ago.
Melbourne, Australia; 15 January 2024 - The big stage requires big names and the Maurie Plant Meet – Melbourne is set to deliver both, with Olympic finalist Peter Bol confirming his start at the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold Meet as one of five new additions to the star-studded John Landy Mile.
Returning to the spotlight at the 2024 Chemist Warehouse Summer Series, Bol will step up in distance to challenge the 2022 world champion over 1500m Jake Wightman (Great Britain), and fellow Australian Olympic finalist Stewart McSweyn who were announced in December.
Emmanuel Wanyonyi, the silver medallist in the world 800m category, recently shared insights into his strategic approach for the upcoming Olympic year. Contrary to speculation, the 19-year-old athlete has ruled out any immediate attempts at surpassing David Rudisha's world record, opting for a more measured progression.
Irish masters runner Shane Healy has redefined the global standard for 55-year-old distance runners with an incredible feat of skill. In the M55+ 3,000m, Healy not only won the race but also broke the world record by 11 seconds, finishing in an incredible eight minutes and 47 seconds on January 6 at an indoor track meet in Dublin.
Nairobi, Kenya - Renowned as Africa's 100m record holder, Ferdinand Omanyala exhibited unwavering determination as he delved into unfamiliar terrain, participating in the 400m event at the recent Nairobi Athletics meet held at the Ulinzi Sports Complex on Friday.
Melbourne, Australia; 10 January 2024 - The Seven Network, Australia’s most watched broadcast and digital network, will become the home of Australian athletics once again, with Athletics Australia and Seven today announcing the continuation of its partnership for the 2024 Chemist Warehouse Summer Season.
