Jodie Williams has officially retired, reflecting on a career that transformed her from a shy young girl into a confident and accomplished athlete.
Known for her speed in the 200m, Williams became the sixth-fastest British woman at that distance, clocking 22.46 seconds to win silver at the European Championships in 2014.
Jamaican sprint star and two-time Olympic medalist Yohan Blake has raised concerns about the selective athlete-entry policies in emerging track leagues, specifically pointing to Michael Johnson's Grand Slam Track League and Alexis Ohanian’s Athlos as examples. Blake argues that these leagues focus on a select few athletes, limiting opportunities for many who are equally deserving and prepared.
Sixteen-year-old sprint sensation Gout Gout is quickly making waves in athletics, earning comparisons to Usain Bolt and capturing the attention of global brands like Adidas. However, his manager, James Templeton, urges caution in the wake of Gout’s impressive feats and burgeoning popularity.
Gout’s Rapid Rise in Sprinting
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In a groundbreaking move for the track and field industry, Grand Slam Track (GST), founded by former world record-holder Michael Johnson, has appointed billionaire philanthropist Robert F. Smith to its board of directors.
Laviai and Lina Nielsen are spearheading a revolutionary sprinting initiative in London, collaborating with legendary coach Tony Lester to build Britain’s leading sprint training hub.
Canada's middle-distance champion Marco Arop will join 96 top athletes at the inaugural Grand Slam Track (GST) event in Kingston, Jamaica, set for April 4–6, 2025, at the National Stadium. This groundbreaking event kicks off GST, a new track and field league founded by four-time U.S. Olympic champion Michael Johnson.
Melbourne, Australia; November 20, 2024 - Oceania’s one and only World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meet, the Maurie Plant Meet – Melbourne, is stepping up to a new level this season, with the backing of the Victorian Government through its Significant Sporting Events Program.
Nov 19 – Tatyana Tomashova, the Russian middle-distance runner, has lost her silver medal from the 2012 London Olympics after being found guilty of doping violations. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) handed her a 10-year ban in September, nullifying her results from June 2012 to January 2015. This week, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) confirmed the disqualification, further tarnishing the event’s legacy as one of the most doping-plagued races in Olympic history.
Jessie Knight, the 30-year-old Olympic 400m hurdler, has announced her retirement following a standout career representing Great Britain. Knight, a dual specialist in the 400m and 400m hurdles, shared the news on Instagram, concluding a journey that saw her compete at two Olympic Games and achieve numerous national and international titles.
Paul Dickenson, a cherished voice in British sports broadcasting and a former Olympic hammer thrower, has passed away peacefully at 74.
