Legendary Long Jumper Carl Lewis Criticizes Proposed Changes to the Long Jump Event
Surprisingly, Carl Lewis—who is regarded as the greatest long jumper in history—has dismissed World Athletics' plans to experiment with changes to the long jump event, calling them merely an "April Fools joke." World Athletics is currently investigating the most significant overhaul of the long jump since it was one of the first events in the first modern Olympics in 1896. The new 'take-off zone' will be tested in place of the conventional fixed board as part of the planned modification.
Deresa Geleta and Azmera Gebru Set New Course Records at Zurich Maraton de Sevilla
Ethiopia's Deresa Geleta and Azmera Gebru turned in amazing performances in the Zurich Maraton de Sevilla on Sunday, 18th, shattering previous records in a breathtaking display of brilliance.
Find Your Beat: Choosing the Perfect Exercise Headphones
In our quest for the perfect workout, we've all faced that one dilemma: finding the right headphones. It's about more than just the sound quality. We need something that'll stay put during those high-intensity sessions, withstand a bit of...
Jemma Reekie Shines at the Microplus UK Athletics Indoor Championships
Under the direction of Kilbarchan coach Jon Bigg, Jemma Reekie lit up the Microplus UK Athletics Indoor Championships by winning the 800m, setting a Championship record and setting the second-fastest time in the world this year. Her incredible performance earned her a spot at the next international tournament in Glasgow in addition to guaranteeing her victory. Reekie won her first UK indoor championship since 2019 at the sold-out Championships in Birmingham after winning the Lievin World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold event recently. She finished with a stunning performance of 1:58.24 minutes.
Cold Plunges vs. Ice Baths: Which Is Better for Recovery and Performance?
Immersing oneself in icy cold water has become a popular recovery strategy among athletes and fitness enthusiasts. But whether you should take an ice bath or do a cold plunge depends on your specific goals. Here's a comparison of...
European Indoor Championships Witness Outstanding Performances and National Victories
At the Dutch Indoor Championships in Apeldoorn, Femke Bol once again made history with an incredible display of technique and perseverance. Bol improved the world indoor 400-meter record to an amazing 49.24 while retaining her national title at the same stadium where she ran her historic 49.26 a year earlier. With this incredible accomplishment, she broke the 50-second mark for the sixth time indoors, solidifying Bol's record with six of the top 12 fastest 400-meter times ever recorded. Bol, expressing her happiness, is now trying to win her maiden indoor global championship in Glasgow, Scotland, at the global Athletics Indoor Championships.
Letsile Tebogo Shatters 300m World Record at Simbine Curro Classic Shoot-Out
Letsile Tebogo of Botswana set a new record in the 300m race on Saturday, February 17, at the Simbine Curro Classic Shoot-Out in Pretoria, South Africa. It was an incredible feat of performance.
Running for Weight Loss: How to Start, Progress, and See Results
Running is one of the most effective forms of exercise for losing weight. It burns calories quickly, can be done anywhere, and has multiple health benefits beyond just weight loss. For those looking to shed pounds, incorporating running into...
Knee Injury Recovery Tips For Runners
There is nothing more exhilarating than going for a run out in the open. Not only is running a great exercise, it also strengthens your muscles, helps you lose weight, and uplifts your mood, among other benefits.
However, constant running...
The week (almost) everything happened: A column by Len Johnson
Time is marked out in finite units – seconds, minutes, hours, days, etc. But neither time nor events seem to work out that way. Sometimes nothing much seems to be happening. Other times everything seems to be happening at...