The first two days of athletics at the African Games in Accra, Ghana, have seen remarkable performances, setting new benchmarks and crowning global champions. Tsige Duguma and Medina Eisa, emerging as stars on the international stage, alongside exceptional achievements across various events, have illuminated the competition held on Monday and Tuesday (18-19).
Kenyan athlete Brigid Kosgei showcased her unparalleled prowess in the Lisbon Half Marathon, claiming a resounding victory on Sunday. Remaining true to her pledge of triumph, Kosgei delivered a standout performance, leaving her competitors trailing in her wake. While she narrowly missed breaking the course record, her clocking of 1:05:51 secured her a significant lead, with over three minutes ahead of her nearest rival.
Sydney, Australia; 18 March - The blue riband event of athletics has long captivated sports fans and the Chemist Warehouse Sydney Track Classic is set to uphold this tradition, with Australia’s fastest man Rohan Browning confirming his start as entries are released for the March 23 meet.
San Juan Capistrano, California - The TEN Athletics Meet witnessed a spectacular display of talent as Tsigie Gebreselama and Grant Fisher claimed victory in the women's and men's 10,000m races, rewriting records and setting new standards on Saturday (16).
With only 50 days remaining until the World Athletics Relays take place in Nassau, the legendary Carl Lewis has been named the event's ambassador. With nine Olympic gold medals and eight world championship championships under his belt, Lewis is a legendary athlete who will provide his knowledge and enthusiasm to the relay event set for May 4-5 in Nassau.
Sydney, Australia; 15 March - Three-time global medallist Eleanor Patterson is poised for a soaring homecoming in her first Sydney competition since 2020, with next Saturday’s Chemist Warehouse Sydney Track Classic celebrating her eagerly awaited return to the city she now calls home.
Peru is awash with jubilation as Lima, its capital city, secures the esteemed privilege of hosting the Pan American Games for the second time in just eight years, emerging victorious over Asunción (Paraguay) at the Extraordinary General Assembly of Panam Sports held in Miami.
Anticipation is high as three reigning world pole vault champions gear up for a thrilling showdown at the forthcoming Wanda Diamond League meeting in Doha on May 10. The lineup includes Katie Moon representing the USA, Nina Kennedy from Australia, and Molly Caudery hailing from Great Britain, promising an exhilarating competition for pole vault enthusiasts.
In a highly anticipated event at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene on May 25, fans are gearing up for an electrifying clash in the Bowerman Mile. This eagerly awaited race will see Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen, world gold medalist Josh Kerr, and US record-holder Yared Nuguse go head-to-head in what promises to be an unforgettable showdown.
Maia Ramsden made an impressive entrance at the NCAA Indoor Championships, holding not just the second-fastest mile time in US collegiate history but also a significant lead over her competitors.
