Ramona witnessed an extraordinary display of athleticism as Cuba's Yaime Perez triumphed at the Oklahoma Throws Series meeting, delivering a remarkable discus throw of 73.09 meters. This achievement marks the longest throw in the world since 1989 and stands as a testament to Perez's exceptional talent.
Adelaide, Australia; 14 April 2024 - The Chemist Warehouse Australian Athletics Championships came to an impressive climax in Adelaide, with teenage sensation Claudia Hollingsworth toppling a credentialed 800m field to win her first Australian Open title, while Chris Mitrevski leapt to an Olympic qualifier for Paris.
Adelaide, Australia; 13 March 2024 - The business end of the 2024 Chemist Warehouse Australian Athletics Championships has arrived in Adelaide as the race for Paris 2024 heats up, with pole vault world champion Nina Kennedy and Diamond League discus champion Matthew Denny leading a field frenzy, while the nation’s middle-distance debate is settled over 1500m and the blue ribband events are run.
Adelaide, Australia; 12 March 2024 - The Chemist Warehouse Australian Athletics Championships is building to its crescendo after two days of competition, with Queensland heptathlete Camryn Newton-Smith crowned the most versatile woman in Australian athletics on an action-packed day in Adelaide.
Adelaide, Australia; 11 March 2024 - A triumphant opening day in Adelaide has set the tone for a memorable 2024 Chemist Warehouse Australian Athletics Championships, with Olympic race walker Declan Tingay returning to top form while Paralympic champion James Turner led the charge for Paris and the nation’s fastest juniors were crowned.
A line-up of world-class fields were today released for the Yangtze River Delta Athletics Diamond Gala on April 27 in Shanghai/Suzhou, the second fixture in the 2024 Diamond League season. For one star-studded Saturday, over 25 world and Olympic champions will go toe-to-toe, writing the early script to an Olympic summer.
Adelaide, Australia; 9 April 2024 - As the road to the Paris 2024 Games intensifies, the 2024 Chemist Warehouse Australian Athletics Championships in Adelaide this week emerge as a pivotal arena for the nation’s Olympic and Paralympic aspirants.
American sprinter Kenny Bednarek kicked off his season in style, securing a notable victory in the 200-meter event at the prestigious Miramar Invitational on Saturday, April 6th. Despite having focused on the 400 meters in recent Florida competitions, Bednarek demonstrated his versatility by excelling in the 200 meters, facing a stiff 2.8m/s headwind. The 25-year-old sprinter crossed the finish line in 20.35 seconds, outpacing world indoor 60-meter champion Christian Coleman, who finished in 20.43 seconds.
The stage is set for an exhilarating spectacle as athletes gear up for the highly anticipated World Athletics Cross Country Championships Belgrade 24, slated for this Saturday (30). Amidst the buzz of anticipation, all eyes are on the senior men's race, where last year's top contenders brace themselves for a gripping showdown.
Save the date: May 6th marks a significant event in Oxford as the Bannister Miles celebration takes center stage, commemorating Roger Bannister's historic sub-four-minute mile 70 years ago. However, this year's festivities promise more than just nostalgic reflections; organizers are considering an avant-garde addition to the program: the "steeplechase mile."
