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.
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.
Every person who has ever climbed a ladder has experienced the feeling. Once you start to come down, your first step is blind, your foot searching for something solid. You’ve taken every precaution; you know you will find a sound footing, but it’s still a relief when you do.
As plans take shape, the leadership of these sporting entities remains steadfast in their commitment to organize a "transformational" major championship. Jack Buckner, the CEO of UK Athletics, underscored the organization's stellar track record, stating, "We're eager for the opportunity to host the 2029 World Championships. Our reputation for creating exceptional events, known for their vibrant atmosphere, speaks for itself."
Peter Bol (WA) has suffered heartbreak on his quest for global gold, placing seventh in the Men’s 800m final on the penultimate day of the World Athletics Championships.
In a much-anticipated race at last Friday's Monaco Diamond League, Sifan Hassan took on Faith Kipyegon over 1500m. Hassan, the 2019 world 1500m champ, had recently announced she would concentrate on the 5000m and 10,000 at the Olympics. Kipyegon, the 2016 Olympic 1500m champ, is all about the 1500m and will look to defend her title come Tokyo:
Armand Duplantis, the holder of the world record in pole vaulting, is gearing up to headline the prestigious Mondo Classic in his hometown of Uppsala. The event, scheduled for February 6th, forms a part of the esteemed World Athletics Indoor Tour Silver series. Duplantis, known for his exceptional skill and previous victory in defending his pole vault title at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, is anticipated to deliver another exhilarating performance.
Cameron Myers, a 16-year-old high school student, has set a new Australian U18 record and won silver in the senior men’s 1,500m final at the 2023 Australian Track and Field Championships in Brisbane. Myers completed the race in an impressive time of 3:38.02, beating Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s U16 world record of 3:39.92 by nearly two seconds.
The annual Prefontaine Classic in Eugene Oregon this weekend will see a number of Olympic medallists do battle with the rest of the world at what is a Mecca for American athletes and fans. The event has also grown in stature with the international athletics community over the last 40 years to become one of the best Diamond League meetings on the calendar.
Uganda's accomplished runner, Joshua Cheptegei, the reigning Olympic 5,000m champion and record holder for 5,000m and 10,000m, is eagerly anticipating the Belfast 5km and Mile Road Race on June 9th. This event is strategically placed as his ultimate competition before defending his title at the upcoming Paris Games.
