Nassau, Bahamas; 4 May 2024 - Australia’s women’s 4x100m relay team has all but punched their tickets to Paris 2024, marking their first Olympic appearance since Sydney 2000 with a record-breaking performance in the opening round of the World Athletics Relay Championships in Nassau, the Bahamas tonight.
Sha’Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman, both reigning champions in the world of track and field, are gearing up to showcase their speed at the Prefontaine Classic, a highly anticipated event within the Wanda Diamond League series. Scheduled for Saturday, May 25th, in Eugene, this event promises a thrilling competition.
The University of Pennsylvania's renowned Penn Relays once again showcased extraordinary athletic prowess spanning various age groups. Among the highlights of the 128th edition of this esteemed track meet held on Saturday, were the awe-inspiring performances by senior runners, particularly in the masters 85+ 100-meter dash.
Emmanuel Wanyonyi, the accomplished Kenyan athlete known for his excellence in the 800m, demonstrated his versatility by triumphing in the mile distance with an extraordinary performance. Competing at the adizero Road to Records event held in Herzogenaurach, Germany, on Saturday (27), Wanyonyi not only clinched victory but also shattered the world road mile record, clocking an impressive time of 3:54.56.
In the bustling city of Bengaluru, Kenya's elite runners, Peter Mwaniki and Lilian Kasait, showcased their prowess on Sunday in the 16th edition of the TCS World 10K Bengaluru. Mwaniki clocked in at 28:15, securing the international elite men’s title, while Kasait clinched the women’s title with a time of 30:56.
Norwegian authorities have recently brought charges against Gjert Ingebrigtsen, the father and former coach of Jakob Ingebrigtsen, an esteemed Olympic athlete. This development follows public revelations by Jakob and his older brothers, Henrik and Filip, also notable athletes, regarding alleged instances of physical abuse they endured while under their father's coaching until 2022.
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 grand finale of the inaugural marathon race walk mixed relay at the World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships Antalya 24 on Sunday (21) was nothing short of breathtaking. In an unforeseen twist, Valentina Trapletti and Francisco Fortunato, representing Italy as the second team, clinched a surprising victory in the closing race of the day.
