Botswana could be in hot water with World Athletics after suspended athlete Nijel Amos appeared in a group photo during the launch of the Orapa Marathon earlier this week. This unexpected appearance has raised significant concerns about Amos's continued involvement in the sport, potentially putting Botswana at odds with World Athletics regulations.
Athletics Australia President Jan Swinhoe is delighted to announce the permanent appointment of Peter Bromley as Chief Executive Officer.
Athletics Australia is proud to confirm the largest ever Australian team to contest a World Athletics Indoors Championships, with a contingent of 16 athletes ready to compete in Belgrade, Serbia next weekend.
Norwegian athlete Jakob Ingebrigtsen has emerged victorious in the 1500m race at the European Indoor Athletics Championships, which took place in Istanbul, Turkey. His finishing time of 3 minutes 33.95 seconds secured him the gold medal, setting a new championship record. Neil Gourley, the in-form British athlete, finished in second place with a time of 3:34.23, while Azeddine Habz of France claimed the bronze medal, completing the race in 3:35.39.
Manangoi has been provisionally suspended in a case of whereabouts failures. A whereabouts violation constitutes of any combination of three missed tests or filing failures in a 12-month period, according to the World Athletics anti-doping rules. Athletes must provide doping officials with their whereabouts, or locations to be available for out-of-competition testing. Three missed tests in a 12-month span can lead to a suspension, even if an athlete has never tested positive.
In a year marked by Faith Kipyegon's record-breaking feats in the 1500m, mile, and 5000m, it's easy to overlook the remarkable performances of Ethiopia's unsung female athletes. These rising stars not only boast impressive accolades but also display exceptional adaptability on the track.
Stewart McSweyn and Jessica Hull have both secured automatic nominations to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics at the Melbourne Track Classic.
In a much-anticipated commencement to her indoor season, Femke Bol, a two-time European Athlete of the Year, is gearing up for participation in the Meeting Metz Moselle Athlelor, a distinguished World Athletics Indoor Tour Silver meeting, slated for February 3rd.
Australian Ollie Hoare has won his second race in as many weeks.
Having recently signed with the young and rapidly growing sneaker company 'ON', Hoeare Kicked off his debut as a pro with a win and a 3:34.64 1500m at the 2020 Music City Distance Carnival in Nashville. It was the fastest 1500m in the US state of Tennessee's history . It also would have been an Olympic qualifying time, however the qualifying period has been frozen, meaning the run will not count for Tokyo 2021.
Olympic fourth place finisher Peter Bol has finished the season of his life, by crossing the line in fourth at the Zagreb Diamond League. Bol ran aggressively and was leading down the home straight, just running of steam over the final 50 metres.
