Ferdinand Omanyala, Africa’s record-holding sprinter, has reflected on the challenges he's faced in recent competitions, revealing how they have reshaped his perspective and commitment to the sport. Despite high expectations following a breakthrough season, the 100m Commonwealth Games champion admitted that missing out on medals at the Paris Olympic Games and the 2023 World Athletics Championships forced him to rethink his approach.
Despite facing persistent injury challenges throughout 2024, five-time 100m world champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce plans to extend her storied track and field career into another season. The Jamaican sprint legend, who has been a dominant presence on the world stage for over a decade, is set to make this comeback with a fresh coaching team.
The 2025 Diamond League season is set to electrify the world of athletics with a thrilling 15-meet schedule spanning four continents and 13 countries. Kicking off on April 26 in Xiamen, China, and culminating in the highly anticipated Diamond League Final in Zürich, Switzerland, on August 27-28, this year's season promises intense competition, world-class performances, and a lucrative prize pool that athletes will fiercely contest.
Botswana's Nijel Amos is setting his sights on a major comeback in the 800 meters, sending a clear message to rivals like Emmanuel Wanyonyi, Marco Arop, and Djamel Sedjati. After serving a doping suspension, Amos is focused on reclaiming his place among the elite, with his target set on the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo.
Brazilian hurdler Alison dos Santos, Zambian sprinter Muzala Samukonga, and French runner Clément Ducos have officially signed on to compete in the Grand Slam Track (GST) league, a new initiative spearheaded by track legend Michael Johnson.
At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Dos Santos added another bronze medal in the 400m...
The debut of Athlos NYC on September 26 at New York’s Icahn Stadium was more than a track meet—it was a groundbreaking celebration of women's athletics. Spearheaded by entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian, the event brought a fresh energy to track and field, offering historic prize money, live entertainment, and fierce competition.
The 2024 track and field season is set to culminate in New York City with the ATHLOS NYC invitational on Thursday, September 26. This women-only event, hosted at Icahn Stadium, brings together a star-studded lineup of 36 athletes and offers an unprecedented top prize of $60,000 per event, making it one of the most lucrative meets in women’s track and field history.
Sha'Carri Richardson, the reigning 100m world champion, recently received a remarkable honor in her hometown of Dallas. The track at John Kincaide Stadium, where she first began her athletic journey, was officially named after her in a ceremony that left the Olympian deeply moved. Expressing her gratitude, Richardson vowed to continue representing Dallas with pride on the world stage.
Perth, Australia; September 18, 2024 - A red-hot line up of international track and field stars and homegrown talent will arrive in the West early next year for the highly anticipated return of the Perth Track Classic.
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) is delighted to learn today that Commonwealth Games Scotland (CGS) has received the government support it requires to proceed with its innovative proposal to host the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2026.
