As the sun sets over Rio Maior this Saturday, May 11, the stage is set for a showdown of epic proportions in the world of racewalking. Kimberly Garcia and Erica Sena, two formidable athletes, are gearing up to renew their rivalry at the prestigious Grande Prémio Internacional de Rio Maior, a key event on the World Athletics Race Walking Tour.
The Seashore Group Doha Meeting, a key event in the Wanda Diamond League, witnessed spectacular performances by Alison dos Santos and Kenny Bednarek, who shattered meeting records in a thrilling display of athletic prowess on Friday (10).
Alison dos Santos’ Triumphant Return
For Brazilian hurdler Alison dos Santos, this event marked...
On Friday, May 10, 2024, the Doha Diamond League showcased a spectacular evening of athletics, with reigning world and Olympic champions delivering outstanding performances across various disciplines. The star of the night was undoubtedly Kenya's Mary Moraa, who orchestrated a tactical masterclass in the women's 800m, securing a season's best time of 1:57.91.
Melbourne, Australia; 16 May 2024 - The Board of Athletics Australia is delighted to announce Simon Hollingsworth OLY as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Keely Hodgkinson, the accomplished Olympic and world silver medalist, has established a new personal record in the 400 meters at the Meeting Citta di Savona. The 22-year-old athlete from Atherton, under the guidance of Wigan coaches Trevor Painter and his wife Jenny Meadows, is celebrated for her achievements in the 800m, having secured silver medals at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and in the 2022 and 2023 world championships.
Australia's Rose Davies made a significant mark at the Seiko Golden Grand Prix, a World Athletics Continental Tour Gold event, held in Tokyo on Sunday, May 19, by breaking the 5000m meeting record.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, the world record-holder in the 400-meter hurdles, demonstrated her exceptional range by securing a dominant win in the women’s 200-meter race at the LA Grand Prix in Westwood, California, on Saturday. In a stunning display, McLaughlin-Levrone left her competitors behind, highlighting her triumphant return to top form.
Kenyan 10,000-meter athlete Rodgers Kwemoi has been banned for six years after being implicated in a sophisticated blood doping scheme, leading to the annulment of his Olympic and world championship results.
Olympic gold medallist Damian Warner celebrated his eighth decathlon victory at the esteemed Hypo Meeting in Götzis on Sunday, while Olympic silver medallist Anouk Vetter reclaimed her heptathlon title at the World Athletics Combined Events Challenge Gold meeting
The Prefontaine Classic consistently delivers exhilarating races year after year, distinguishing itself among the Diamond League meets. Its unique advantages include being the only Diamond League event held in the United States, the world's most dominant track nation, and its strong ties to Nike, which often ensure the participation of top athletes who might otherwise skip the trip to Eugene. The timing of the event is also ideal—far enough into the season to draw meaningful conclusions from the results, but early enough to keep the outcomes unpredictable.
