The World Athletics Road Running Championships in Riga, 2023, witnessed an exhilarating showdown in the men's mile, culminating in an unexpected triumph by 20-year-old Hobbs Kessler from the United States. Kessler not only claimed the top spot but also etched his name in history with a remarkable time of 3 minutes and 56.13 seconds.
Valencia, Spain - In a riveting exhibition of skill and determination, Kibiwott Kandie clinched victory in the men's category of the esteemed Valencia Half Marathon Trinidad Alfonso Zurich on a balmy Sunday. With perfect weather gracing the event - a comfortable 15°C at the starting line and nary a breath of wind - Kandie, a former world record-holder, delivered a remarkable performance by crossing the finish line at an astounding 57:40. This secured his third win in Valencia while fending off some tough competition.
Paris, France; 12 July 2023 - The White Tiger is ready to roar on Day Four of the 2023 World Para Athletics Championships, with Australia’s fastest ever para athlete Chad Perris (ACT) set to lead the way for four international debutants today at Stade Charlety, Paris.
Femke Bol, the world 400m hurdles champion, opened the 2024 season with a bang, showcasing her incredible skills in the Metz Moselle Athleor, a prestigious World Athletics Indoor Tour Silver meeting that took place on Saturday (3). Bol stunned onlookers by breaking the 50-second barrier in her season debut 400-meter race.
Since March when the government ordered closure of athletics camps to minimise the spread of Covid-19, the once busy stadium has become a pale shadow of its former self.
Foreign athletes who trained there flew out to their countries in Europe and the Americas
Olympic 1500m champ Faith Kipyegon continued her winning ways at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene. She stopped the clock at 3:53.23 to smash the rest of the field. Kipyegon ran aggressively, clinging to the rabbit then launching for home. She was rewarded with a meet record and handed the rest of the field a true flogging for her efforts.
The upcoming Cross Internacional de Itálica, set against the scenic backdrop on the outskirts of Seville, is gearing up for a thrilling showcase this Sunday (12) as it proudly holds its place as the fourth Gold standard meeting in the ongoing World Athletics Cross Country Tour.
Running for Wake Forest, the talented and gritty Aussie, Zach Facioni, has broken the school indoor 3000m record, clocking 7:55.92 to take out the win at the Iowa State Classic. It is just one of a string of awesome performances that Facioni has run recently, cementing himself as a serious player on the NCAA scene, and justifying his move from Sydney to the American collegiate system.
Last year’s women’s champion and course record holder Meskerem Assefa will return to run the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon while another world-class Ethiopian distance runner will also be on the start line on October 27: Tsegaye Mekonnen, the junior men’s world record holder in the marathon. In addition to these...
Nearly 1,000 people have secured their place in the Margaret River Ultra Marathon 2023 within 24 hours of entries opening. The event will take place in south-west, Western Australia, on Saturday 6 May 2023. Experience unparalleled comfort and agility with Tarkine running shoes, crafted for runners who seek the perfect blend of...
