Ferdinand Omanyala, Africa’s record-holding sprinter, has reflected on the challenges he's faced in recent competitions, revealing how they have reshaped his perspective and commitment to the sport. Despite high expectations following a breakthrough season, the 100m Commonwealth Games champion admitted that missing out on medals at the Paris Olympic Games and the 2023 World Athletics Championships forced him to rethink his approach.
Jake Wightman, former world champion in the 1500m, is taking a significant step to revive his athletic career, admitting that one more major injury could signal the end. Since his remarkable victory at the 2022 World Championships in Eugene, Wightman has been plagued by injuries. A serious foot injury derailed his 2023 season, while further calf and hamstring issues sidelined him from this year’s UK Championships and ultimately kept him out of the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Eilish McColgan’s journey back to the winner’s circle has been anything but easy. The 33-year-old Scottish runner has spent over a year grappling with injuries that threatened to derail her career, but after months of uncertainty and setbacks, she’s returned to competition and is once again winning races.
Italy's Antonella Palmisano and Japan's Toshikazu Yamanishi both delivered dominant performances to capture victories at the III GP Internacional Madrid Marcha Silbo Telecom, a 10km World Athletics Race Walking Tour Gold event, held in Madrid on Sunday.
Kenyan middle-distance runner Kipyegon Bett, renowned for his achievements in the 800 meters, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at the age of 26. He succumbed to renal and hepatic failure while receiving treatment at Tenwek Hospital in Bomet County, Kenya.
UK Athletics Teams Up with Kyniska Advocacy to Launch Athlete Support Initiative
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UK Athletics (UKA) has unveiled a new collaboration with Kyniska Advocacy to introduce a pilot program aimed at supporting individuals involved in safeguarding and disciplinary matters. The initiative is designed to offer emotional and practical guidance to those navigating the often complex and distressing reporting process.
Dina Asher-Smith says she’s entering a “new phase” of her career, realizing that she can exceed her past expectations, despite the disappointment of missing the 100m final at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The 28-year-old, the fastest woman in Britain, didn’t make the Olympic 100m final in August but rebounded quickly, narrowly missing out on a medal in the 200m by just two-hundredths of a second and later earning silver in the 4x100m relay.
Devon Allen, renowned as the third-fastest 110m hurdler in history, is preparing for a momentous return to the track in 2025 after a challenging year marked by injury. The 29-year-old American sprinter, who also played wide receiver for the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles, suffered a third anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear last December, sidelining him for the entire 2024 season. Now, Allen is back and ready for action, having signed with the newly launched Grand Slam Track series.
Gout Gout, Australia’s newest sprint prodigy, is capturing global attention after a blistering 20.29-second finish in the 200m at the Queensland All Schools Track and Field Championships.
The 16-year-old’s time is not only the fastest by an Australian since 1993 but also places him fourth on the all-time global under-18...
Jamaican sprint icon Yohan Blake, recognized as the world’s second-fastest man in both the 100 meters (9.69 seconds) and 200 meters (19.26 seconds), has openly shared the ongoing challenges that have impacted his recent performances.