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Five Russians Banned for Doping
21 January 2015
Five Russians Banned for Doping
Russia's Olympic champions in race walk Valery Borchin and Sergei Kirdyapkin are among the five Russian race walkers that were banned for doping the Russian Anti-Doping
Five Former Champions Added to Boston Marathon Field
20 January 2015
Five Former Champions Added to Boston Marathon Field
Five previous years winners will return to run to run this year's Boston Marathon on April 20,  the main Boston marathon sponsor John Hancock Financial announced on
Bekele's Paris Course Record Under Threat
20 January 2015
Bekele's Paris Course Record Under Threat
Kenenisa Bekele's Paris marathon course record could go down as Moses Mosop and several other top marathoners will line up to race in the streets of Paris on April
Hinriksdóttir Sets WL in Reykjavik
19 January 2015
Hinriksdóttir Sets WL in Reykjavik
Iceland's 19-year-old rising 800m star, Anita Hinriksdóttir, showed she is in solid form as she won the 800m at the Reykjavik International Games with the fastest
World Leads in 60m and 200m in US Indoor Meets
18 January 2015
World Leads in 60m and 200m in US Indoor Meets
Fast times in men's and women's sprint events were set this weekend in the United States indoor meets. Men's 60m  world lead's - On Saturday (17), Clayton Vaughn won the
Estrada and Conley Win USA Half Marathon Championships
18 January 2015
Estrada and Conley Win USA Half Marathon Championships
 Diego Estrada and Kim Conley were crowned USA national half marathon champions at Chevron Houston Half Marathon on Sunday, January 18.   Estrada, who competed for
World Lead for Lavillenie in Reno
18 January 2015
World Lead for Lavillenie in Reno
Pole vault world record holder, Renaud Lavillenie, set a new world lead at the UCS Pole Vault Summit in Reno Nevada. The Olympic champion, Lavillenie, in his second
World Lead for Shkolina (1.95m) while Ukhov Wins with (2.30m) in Season Opener in Novocheboksarsk
16 January 2015
World Lead for Shkolina (1.95m) while Ukhov Wins with (2.30m) in Season Opener in Novocheboksarsk
Olympic champion Ivan Ukhov and defending world champion Svetlana Shkolina kicked off their season in the city Novocheboksarsk, Russia. On Friday, January 15, the Moscow World
World's Best to Clash in Banska Bistrica High Jump Meeting
15 January 2015
World's Best to Clash in Banska Bistrica High Jump Meeting
Olympic games and world championships medalists will clash at next month's Banska Bistrica High Jump Grand Prix, the meeting organizers announced on Thursday. The event will be
World 800m Silver Medalist Nick Symmonds to Make 3000m Indoor Debut Next Month
14 January 2015
World 800m Silver Medalist Nick Symmonds to Make 3000m Indoor Debut Next Month
American 800m runner, Nick Symmonds, who won the silver medal at 2013 Moscow World Championships will make a debut in the 3000m race next month in Seattle, Washington. After
Genzebe Dibaba Targets 5000m World Indoor Record at XL Galan Meeting
14 January 2015
Genzebe Dibaba Targets 5000m World Indoor Record at XL Galan Meeting
On February 19, the world indoor record holder in 1500m and 3000m Genzebe Dibaba will chase the world indoor 5000m record at the XL Galan meeting in Sweden's capital. Last
Radcliffe to End Her Career in London
14 January 2015
Radcliffe to End Her Career in London
Women's marathon world record  holder, Paula Radcliffe, has decided to end her career in April in London, the organizers of Virginmoney London Marathon announced on
World Record Holder in 60m Hurldes Susanna Karllur Will Make Return in Karlsruhe
13 January 2015
World Record Holder in 60m Hurldes Susanna Karllur Will Make Return in Karlsruhe
World 60m hurdles record holder, Susanna Kallur, of Sweeden will return to action at the IAAF indoor meeting in Karlsruhe on January 31.   For Kallur the IAAF indoor
Asafa Powell Says His Best is yet to Come
12 January 2015
Asafa Powell Says His Best is yet to Come
After changing coach, the former 100m world record holder Asafa Powell thinks his best results are yet to come.    "Anything is possible. Justin Gatlin surprised
Seb Coe Says Cross Country Could be in Winter Olympic Games
08 January 2015
Seb Coe Says Cross Country Could be in Winter Olympic Games
Olympic champion and former 800m world record holder, Sebastian Coe,  says that it would be a great idea to include Cross Country in the Winter Olympic games.
Kimetto, Kipsang and Bekele to Clash in London Mararthon
08 January 2015
Kimetto, Kipsang and Bekele to Clash in London Mararthon
The  organizers of London London marathon have prepared a special treat for the marathon fans, as the world marathon record holder, Dennis Kimetto, and defending champion,
Lavillenie For Karslruhe Indoor Meet
07 January 2015
Lavillenie For Karslruhe Indoor Meet
World pole vault record holder and IAAF athlete of the year, Renaud Lavillenie, will contest at the Karlsruhe Indoor meet the meeting organizers announced on
Results: Campiacci Cross Crountry 2015
06 January 2015
Results: Campiacci Cross Crountry 2015
Results: 58th Camapccio, IAAF Cross Country Permit - January 6, 2015 FULL RESULTS HERE>> Top Results Women 6km Pos. Pos. M/F Pos. Cat. Pett. Cognome
 World Record is not Barshim's Goal
06 January 2015
World Record is not Barshim's Goal
 World's currently top high Jumper, Essa Mutaz Barshim, of Qatar says breaking the world high jump record is not his main goal, but he thinks it will fall  'sooner or
Shawn Barber Beats NCAA and Canadian Pole Vault Record at Texas Expo
05 January 2015
Shawn Barber Beats NCAA and Canadian Pole Vault Record at Texas Expo
The University of Akron Junior Shawn Barber surpassed the Collegiate and Canadian indoor pole vault record as he cleared 19-3ft (5.87 meters) to win the Texas Expo
Mo Farah Withdraws from Edinburgh Cross Country Race
05 January 2015
Mo Farah Withdraws from Edinburgh Cross Country Race
The OIympic and World champion in 5000m and 10000m, Mo Farah, has dropped out from this weekend's Great Edinburgh Cross Country race. The 31-year-old was scheduled to race the
Usain Bolt Reflects on 2014 in Instagram
04 January 2015
Usain Bolt Reflects on 2014 in Instagram
World's fastest men, Usain Bolt, reflects on his 2014 season on Instagram page. Here are some of the things I got up to in 2014. Looking forward to 2015, Happy New Year
Mosop and Dibaba Set Records at Xiamen Marathon
04 January 2015
Mosop and Dibaba Set Records at Xiamen Marathon
Ethiopia’s Mare Dibaba and Kenya's Moses Mosop broke the course records at the China's on of the biggest road races - The Xiamen International Marathon - on Saturday January
100m and 200m Records Can be Broken
31 December 2014
100m and 200m Records Can be Broken
World's fastest man, Usain Bolt, thinks that he can improve his 100m and 200m world records and he can be the first man on planet to run the 200m race under 19
Photos: Sao Silverstre (Sao Paulo) 2014
31 December 2014
Photos: Sao Silverstre (Sao Paulo) 2014
Brazil's most popular and largest road race took place on Sunday, December 31 - the 90th edition of Sao Silvestre 15k - in the City of Sao Paulo. Top photos of the 90th edition
Results: Sao Silvestre 15km (Sao Paulo) 2014
31 December 2014
Results: Sao Silvestre 15km (Sao Paulo) 2014
Results: 90th Sao Silvestre - December 31, 2014 - Sao Paulo, Brazil Full results once available can be find here>> Men Top 10 Results 15km 1: Dawit Admasu (Ethiopia)
Jeter and Ahoure Set for 60m Showdown at Sainsbury’s Indoor Grand Prix 2015
29 December 2014
Jeter and Ahoure Set for 60m Showdown at Sainsbury’s Indoor Grand Prix 2015
World's one of the best female sprinters Carmelita Jeter (USA) and Murielle Ahoure (CIV) will highlight the women’s 60m at the 2015 Sainsbury’s Indoor Grand Prix,
Kazarin to Sue Seppelt over Doping Claims
23 December 2014
Kazarin to Sue Seppelt over Doping Claims
Russian track and field coach Vladimir Kazarin says he is suing  Hajo Seppelt - the documentary maker of widespread doping in Russian sport.  Kazarin is also going
Britain's Adam Hague Breaks World Indoor Youth Record in Pole Vault
22 December 2014
Britain's Adam Hague Breaks World Indoor Youth Record in Pole Vault
Great Britain's youngster  Adam Hague smashed the world indoor record in pole vault at SportCity, Manchester on Sunday, December 21.  The 17 year old British
Ukhov to Open Season in Hutsopece
21 December 2014
Ukhov to Open Season in Hutsopece
Olympic high jump champion, Ivan Ukhov, will open his 2015 indoor season at Hutsopece high jump meet in Czech Republic on January 24. The 5- time Hustopece Grand Prix winner
Results: Iris Lotto CrossCup Brussels IAAF Permit Cross Country 2014
21 December 2014
Results: Iris Lotto CrossCup Brussels IAAF Permit Cross Country 2014
Results: Iris Lotto CrossCup Brussels IAAF Permit Cross Country December 21, 2014 | Full Results Lists Here>> Results Men - 10500m place crosscup
USA's 2.00m High-Jumper McPherson Tests Positive for a Cocaine Metabolite
21 December 2014
USA's 2.00m High-Jumper McPherson Tests Positive for a Cocaine Metabolite
The USADA announced on Friday, December 19 that the United States high jumper Inka McPherson has tested positive for a prohibited substance and have accepted a
Osagie Looking to Beat the Best in 2015
19 December 2014
Osagie Looking to Beat the Best in 2015
Great Britain's currently best 800m runner Andrew Osagie has high hopes for 2015 season as he believes himself he can beat the best in the world. The 26-year-old Osagie, who
Official: Jeptoo's B Sample Tests Positive for EPO
19 December 2014
Official: Jeptoo's B Sample Tests Positive for EPO
Kenya's Athletics Federation (AK) confirmed on Friday that marathon runner  Rita Jeptoo's "B'' sample tested positive of banned substance. Jeptoo a two time
Russia's and China's Doping Problems are way more Severe than in Kenya:  Says Isaiah Kiplagat
19 December 2014
Russia's and China's Doping Problems are way more Severe than in Kenya: Says Isaiah Kiplagat
The president of Kenya's Athletics Federation says the doping problem in Kenya is far less severe than in Russia or China. In the past five years Athletics Kenya has banned or
Star Studded Field Set for Birmingham Cross Country 4km
19 December 2014
Star Studded Field Set for Birmingham Cross Country 4km
Several World and Olympic games medalists will contest next month at the  Great Birmingham Cross Country International 4km race, the race organizers announced on
Former Tyson Gay's Coach Jon Drummond Banned for Eight Years
18 December 2014
Former Tyson Gay's Coach Jon Drummond Banned for Eight Years
 The United States Anti-Doping Agency banned former Olympic champion and former Tyson Gay's  coach Jon Drummond for eight years for doping
Removing 200m from Olympics is Ridiculous: Says Usain Bolt
17 December 2014
Removing 200m from Olympics is Ridiculous: Says Usain Bolt
World's fastest men and six-times Olympic champion, Usain Bolt, called the idea by (ICO) to remove the 200m from Olympic Games schedule
Kipsang Misses Doping Test
17 December 2014
Kipsang Misses Doping Test
Kenyas track and field governing body AK (Athletics Kenya) announced that former marathon world-record holder Wilson Kipsang missed an out-of-competition doping test in
Dubai will be next Stage in Kenenisa Bekele’s Marathon Quest
16 December 2014
Dubai will be next Stage in Kenenisa Bekele’s Marathon Quest
Kenenisa Bekele’s next marathon will be in Dubai. The organisers of the Standard Chartered Dubai marathon in conjunction with Dubai Holding announced the news at a press
Russian Fed. Asks for Raw Video Materials
16 December 2014
Russian Fed. Asks for Raw Video Materials
Russian track and field federation wants to see original an unedited video material that German journalist Hajo Seppelt used to make his documentary about massive doping cover-ups
Relay Runner Accidentally Steals Spotlight And Breaks Tape From Dallas Marathon Winner Shitaye Gemechu
16 December 2014
Relay Runner Accidentally Steals Spotlight And Breaks Tape From Dallas Marathon Winner Shitaye Gemechu
The 51-year-old Janice Moore, who was running marathon relay accidentally broke the tape stealing the spotlight of 2014 Dallas Marathon Winner Shitaye Gemechu.“I
Eight Finals in the Morning at Rio 2016 Olympic Games
16 December 2014
Eight Finals in the Morning at Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Eight finals of the track and field competition will be held during the morning sessions at the Rio 2016 Olympics, the IAAF said on Monday. The IAAF on its website published
2 Kenyan Runners Test Positive for Doping
15 December 2014
2 Kenyan Runners Test Positive for Doping
Two Kenyan marathon runners were banned for for using prohibited substances, Athletics Kenya announced on Monday. Viola Chelangat Kimetto  and Joyce Jemutai Kiplimo both
Kenenisa Bekele to Run Dubai Marathon
14 December 2014
Kenenisa Bekele to Run Dubai Marathon
World Record holder in 5000m and 10000, Kenenisa Bekele, will compete in the 42km race at next month's Standard Chattered Dubai Marathon.  January 23 in Dubai will mark
Coe - Doping Scandal is One of the Worst in Track and Field History
14 December 2014
Coe - Doping Scandal is One of the Worst in Track and Field History
The current doping scandal involving track and field is as bad and damaging that when Ben Johnson and Marion Jones were stripped of Olympic gold medals, the IAAF vice president
Turkey & Great Britain Win European XC Titles
14 December 2014
Turkey & Great Britain Win European XC Titles
Turkey's men's and Great Brittain's women's cross country teams won the 2014 European Cross Country championships team titles in Samakov, Bulgaria on Sunday, December 14. The
Results: 2014 European Cross Country Championships Samokov, Bulgaria
14 December 2014
Results: 2014 European Cross Country Championships Samokov, Bulgaria
2014 European Cross Country Championships Samokov, Bulgaria - December 14, 2014 Course:  1200m altitude Junior Women Team Results Indinvidual
Renaud Lavillenie - Pole Vault World Record-Holder to Contest at Istaf Berlin Indoor Meeting
14 December 2014
Renaud Lavillenie - Pole Vault World Record-Holder to Contest at Istaf Berlin Indoor Meeting
The 2014 world athlete of the year and pole vault world record-holder, Renaud Lavillenie, will compete on February 14 at the Istaf-Indoor meeting in Berlin. This year in
Legendary Bernard Lagat at Age of 40 Prepares for 2015 Season
12 December 2014
Legendary Bernard Lagat at Age of 40 Prepares for 2015 Season
Legendary runner, Bernard Lagat, who turned 40 today, is not thinking to hang his spikes up as he prepares for the 2015 season with a season opener on January 10 at the
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