Sydney, Australia; 23 March 2024 - Mixing tradition with the new wave of Australian athletics talent, the 2024 Chemist Warehouse Sydney Track Classic at E.S Marks Athletics Field witnessed Australian 3000m champions Cameron Myers and Jessica Hull crowned, and a pair of relay records tumble thanks to the nation’s fastest women.
Each have won a world championship over the distance with Coleman the reigning Diamond League champion thanks to his victory over Noah Lyles in Eugene.
As Paris braces for the inevitable summer heat, especially notorious for its sparse air conditioning, preparations are in full swing to ensure the comfort of the thousands of athletes expected to descend upon the city for the Olympics in late July and August. Among the city's innovative measures is the introduction of an underground cooling system, aiming to keep athletes cool while minimizing environmental impact.
The curtain fell on the athletics events at the African Games in Accra, Ghana, with a spectacular display of athleticism and determination on Friday (22), as athletes delivered remarkable performances to conclude the competition.
The announcement of Nassau County's policy prohibiting transgender athletes from competing in women's sports at county-owned facilities has recently generated a lot of controversy and differing views from a range of sources, including Olympic champion Caitlyn Jenner.
Save the date: May 6th marks a significant event in Oxford as the Bannister Miles celebration takes center stage, commemorating Roger Bannister's historic sub-four-minute mile 70 years ago. However, this year's festivities promise more than just nostalgic reflections; organizers are considering an avant-garde addition to the program: the "steeplechase mile."
The stage is set for an exhilarating spectacle as athletes gear up for the highly anticipated World Athletics Cross Country Championships Belgrade 24, slated for this Saturday (30). Amidst the buzz of anticipation, all eyes are on the senior men's race, where last year's top contenders brace themselves for a gripping showdown.
American sprinter Kenny Bednarek kicked off his season in style, securing a notable victory in the 200-meter event at the prestigious Miramar Invitational on Saturday, April 6th. Despite having focused on the 400 meters in recent Florida competitions, Bednarek demonstrated his versatility by excelling in the 200 meters, facing a stiff 2.8m/s headwind. The 25-year-old sprinter crossed the finish line in 20.35 seconds, outpacing world indoor 60-meter champion Christian Coleman, who finished in 20.43 seconds.
Adelaide, Australia; 9 April 2024 - As the road to the Paris 2024 Games intensifies, the 2024 Chemist Warehouse Australian Athletics Championships in Adelaide this week emerge as a pivotal arena for the nation’s Olympic and Paralympic aspirants.
A line-up of world-class fields were today released for the Yangtze River Delta Athletics Diamond Gala on April 27 in Shanghai/Suzhou, the second fixture in the 2024 Diamond League season. For one star-studded Saturday, over 25 world and Olympic champions will go toe-to-toe, writing the early script to an Olympic summer.
