Josh Kerr, celebrated for his dominance in the 1500m, is expanding his horizons beyond Olympic pursuits. While his focus remains on Paris, his recent standout performance in a half marathon has ignited conversations about his potential in longer distances.
A remarkable era dawns upon Scottish 1500-meter running, marked by a string of noteworthy achievements. Laura Muir’s consistent podium finishes in global outdoor championships and the formidable presence of Jake Wightman, Josh Kerr, and Neil Gourley underscore Scotland's prowess. Over the past four men's global outdoor 1500m finals, Scotland has prominently featured at least two athletes—an accomplishment second only to Kenya.
Mondo Duplantis, the exceptional pole vaulter, is gearing up to defend his title at the World Indoor Championships set to take place in Glasgow from March 1st to 3rd. Reflecting on his previous triumphs in the Scottish city, where he marked a world record, Duplantis radiates excitement and confidence about his return to the Commonwealth Arena.
The Cardiff Metropolitan University Christmas Classic witnessed an exhilarating surprise as Laura Muir, the British middle-distance sensation, made an unexpected appearance on Sunday, delivering a stunning performance and securing a qualifying time for the forthcoming World Indoor Athletics Championship.
Italian steeplechase athlete Ahmed Abdelwahed's athletic career has been marred by a four-year ban imposed by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) and the rescinding of his silver medal from the 2022 European Athletics Championships due to a breach of anti-doping regulations.
In the realm of marathons, Kelvin Kiptum has emerged as a beacon of relentless determination and unparalleled success. From his maiden marathon just over a year ago to securing the world record, Kiptum's story is one of extraordinary achievements.
Amidst the grandeur of Kenya's 60th Jamhuri Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi, Faith Kipyegon, the sensational double Olympic champion and world record holder in the women's 1,500m, was honored with the prestigious Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya (E.G.H), the nation's most esteemed recognition.
The world of track and field lost a rising star when Agnes Tirop, a talented 25-year-old distance runner representing Kenya, tragically met her end on October 13, 2021. Tirop, who had showcased her prowess at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the women’s 5,000 meters and subsequently set a world record for the 10K, was discovered fatally stabbed at her home in Iten, Kenya. Her husband, Ibrahim Rotich, was charged with her murder after attempting to flee the country.
Josh Kerr, the reigning 1500m world champion, has expressed his deep disappointment at not making it onto the shortlist for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. In a lighthearted manner, he quipped about his curiosity to see the meeting notes that led to his exclusion from the final six nominees.
Faith Kipyegon crowned a spectacular 2023 by winning World Athletics Women’s Athlete of the Year for track events in a glittering ceremony in Monte Carlo on Monday, a night that also saw Faith Cherotich earn the Women's Rising Star award.
