With just nine months to go until the Paris Olympics, Canadian sprint sensation Andre De Grasse has made a significant coaching change, reuniting with his former coach, American Rana Reider, who played a pivotal role in his gold-medal success in Tokyo in 2021. This decision comes after the 28-year-old athlete parted ways with Irish coach John Coghlan, a choice driven by family considerations.
Ferdinand Omanyala, celebrated as Africa's swiftest sprinter, is embarking on the significant 2024 season, culminating in the Paris Olympics, with a freshly assembled coaching team. Omanyala has decided to part ways with his former coach, Duncan Ayiemba, and is now collaborating with the esteemed sprinting coach, Geoffrey Kimani, to fine-tune his skills and gear up for the demanding 2024 campaign.
Norwegian authorities have initiated an investigation into allegations of violence made by the celebrated Olympic 1500m champion, Jakob Ingebrigtsen, and his elder brothers Henrik and Filip against their father and former coach, Gjert Ingebrigtsen.
In a daring move that has taken the athletics world by surprise, Africa's swiftest sprinter, Ferdinand Omanyala, has opted for a significant change in coaching as he readies himself for the highly awaited Olympic Games set to unfold in Paris, France. Omanyala, who was previously under the mentorship of the renowned coach Duncan Ayiemba, has made a strategic transition, entrusting his training to the able hands of coach Geoffrey Kimani. This strategic move aims to propel Omanyala to the pinnacle of his career, starting with a promising outing at the Olympic Games and a packed 2024 season.
Yohan Blake, renowned as the 2011 World 100m champion, is embarking on an extraordinary journey to secure a spot on Jamaica's 2024 Olympic Games roster in Paris, as he approaches his 34th birthday in December. Despite experiencing recent setbacks, Blake remains steadfast in his determination to represent his nation in an impressive fourth Olympic Games.
In a magnificent showcase of athletic prowess, Femke Bol hailing from the Netherlands and Jakob Ingebrigtsen representing Norway, have once again secured the coveted titles of European Athletes of the Year. This prestigious honor was bestowed upon them at the dazzling annual Golden Tracks award ceremony held in Vilnius, Lithuania this past Saturday.
In an ongoing saga within the Ingebrigtsen family, the trio of Norwegian athlete brothers finds themselves entangled in a protracted feud with their patriarch and former coach, Gjert Ingebrigtsen. Recent events have seen this internal discord escalate to new heights, with the Norwegian Athletics Association vetoing Gjert's participation in upcoming marquee events, such as the World Indoor Athletics Championships and the Paris Olympics. This development follows Gjert's earlier withdrawal from mentoring his sons, Jakob, Filip, and Henrik, citing health concerns.
Melbourne, Australia; 11 October 2023 - With the Olympic and Paralympic Games looming close, competition is set to sizzle across the 2024 Chemist Warehouse Summer Season, with the calendar of events released by Athletics Australia today.
A member of the board from the United States representing the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Victor Okorie, has strongly advised Divine Oduduru, a prominent sprinter, to initiate an appeal against the six-year ban handed down by World Athletics. Victor Okorie, who serves as AFN's Director of Performance, conveyed his perspective to The Guardian, emphasizing the paucity of substantial evidence to substantiate any doping allegations against Oduduru, thus making a compelling case for his exoneration.
In a significant development, Nigerian sprinter Divine Oduduru has been handed a six-year suspension due to his involvement in two doping transgressions. The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) made this announcement on Thursday, bolstered by "overwhelming proof" against the former world junior silver medalist.
