Runner's Tribe

American ultrarunner Courtney Dauwalter once again asserted her dominance in the world of ultrarunning with a resounding victory in the women's race at the Mt. Fuji 100. Not only did she clinch the top spot in the women's category, but she also finished an impressive third overall, closely trailing behind the Chinese duo of Guomin Deng and Qin Guidu.

Running in the opening Diamond League meeting of Olympic year in Xiamen somebody named Gudaf Tsegay won in 3:50.30, suggesting the reigning 10,000 metres world champion and 5000 world record holder may also be capable of giving dual Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon – and anyone else who emerges in the interim - a run for her money in Paris.

World-class fields will go for course records and target Olympic qualification in Sunday’s Haspa Marathon Hamburg. Kenya’s defending champion and course record holder Bernard Koech, who tied his personal best with 2:04:09 a year ago, is back while Gotytom Gebreslase, the World Champion from 2022, is the favourite in the women’s race. The Ethiopian, who has a PB of 2:18:18, wants to secure the third spot for the Paris Olympic race in Hamburg. Fellow-Ethiopian Yalemzerf Yehualaw holds Hamburg’s course record of 2:17:23. Late entry Nienke Brinkman will also try to qualify for Paris. The Dutch runner is the bronze medallist from the European Championships in Munich in 2022.

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In the spirit of resilience and extraordinary athletic prowess, the Paralympics have always served as a beacon of inspiration across the globe. Among the myriad sports that shine during these games, track and field holds a special place, symbolizing...

With three victories at the Western States and a recent triumph at the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB), ultrarunner Jim Walmsley is eyeing a remarkable milestone: conquering both prestigious races in a single year.

Pierre-Ambroise Bosse, the celebrated 800m world champion of 2017, has been conspicuously absent from the competitive arena since the culmination of the 2022 season. His hiatus from the sport has been extended by a disciplinary measure enacted by the French Anti-Doping Agency (AFLD) in April, resulting in a one-year suspension. This penalty was imposed due to Bosse's failure to adhere to the whereabouts obligations mandated by the agency between September 2022 and June 2023.

Michael Johnson, acclaimed for his four Olympic gold medals, is on the brink of revolutionizing track and field with a pioneering endeavor. Recently, Johnson unveiled securing over $30 million from investors and strategic partners to propel his vision forward—a track league slated for debut in the near future.

23 April 2024 -  Australia is poised for a breakthrough campaign at the World Athletics Relay Championships next weekend in the Bahamas, fueled by a significant commitment by athletes to the relay program, and a rise in sprinting talent focused on the relentless pursuit of Olympic qualification.

The Golden Trail World Series commenced its thrilling journey in Kobe, Japan, igniting the global trail-running community with excitement and anticipation. The event showcased a formidable assembly of athletes, setting the stage for an electrifying competition.