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Bayanda Walaza storms to historic 9.89 at Serbia Athletics Meeting
• 03 September 2026
Bayanda Walaza storms to historic 9.89 at Serbia Athletics Meeting
Bayanda Walaza stormed to a historic 9.89 at the Serbia Athletics Meeting in Smederevo, recording the fastest 100m ever run on Serbian soil.
Brussels Diamond League Final Entry Lists Published
• 01 September 2026
Brussels Diamond League Final Entry Lists Published
View the 2026 Brussels Diamond League (Memorial Van Damme) entry lists for September 4–5, featuring 40 reigning world and Olympic champions at King Baudouin Stadium.
World-class stars set for the 2026 Serbia Athletics Meeting in Smederevo
• 01 September 2026
World-class stars set for the 2026 Serbia Athletics Meeting in Smederevo
World-class stars Ronnie Baker, Kendra Harrison, Bayanda Walaza and Shamier Little headline the 2026 Serbia Athletics Meeting in Smederevo.
Campbell Breaks Jamaican Shot Put Record with 22.59m at Brescia Grand Prix
• 31 August 2026
Campbell Breaks Jamaican Shot Put Record with 22.59m at Brescia Grand Prix
Rajindra Campbell broke the Jamaican shot put record with 22.59m as Pryce, Walaza and Maloney also starred at the 2026 Brescia Grand Prix.
Ajayi and Alekna highlight Galà dei Castelli meeting in Bellinzona
• 30 August 2026
Ajayi and Alekna highlight Galà dei Castelli meeting in Bellinzona
Kanyinsola Ajayi clocked 9.91 and Mykolas Alekna threw 71.50m to headline the Galà dei Castelli athletics meeting in Bellinzona.
Masai Russell breaks 100m hurdles world record with 12.09 in Zurich
• 27 August 2026
Masai Russell breaks 100m hurdles world record with 12.09 in Zurich
Masai Russell shattered Tobi Amusan’s women’s 100m hurdles world record with 12.09, delivering the second world record of the Zurich Diamond League.
Alison dos Santos smashes 400m hurdles world record with 45.80 in Zurich
• 27 August 2026
Alison dos Santos smashes 400m hurdles world record with 45.80 in Zurich
Alison dos Santos shattered Karsten Warholm’s men’s 400m hurdles world record, clocking a sensational 45.80 at the 2026 Zurich Diamond League.
Zurich Diamond League (Weltklasse) Final Entry Lists Published
• 25 August 2026
Zurich Diamond League (Weltklasse) Final Entry Lists Published
Explore the complete entry lists for Weltklasse Zürich 2026, featuring Duplantis, Alfred, Ingebrigtsen, Werro, Warholm and other global stars.
Silesia Diamond League: Duplantis clears 6.20m as Seville and Dos Santos deliver world-class performances
• 23 August 2026
Silesia Diamond League: Duplantis clears 6.20m as Seville and Dos Santos deliver world-class performances
Armand Duplantis cleared 6.20m, Oblique Seville ran 9.83 and Alison dos Santos clocked a world-leading 46.43 at the Silesia Diamond League.
Yomif Kejelcha smashes half marathon world record with 56:51 in Buenos Aires
• 23 August 2026
Yomif Kejelcha smashes half marathon world record with 56:51 in Buenos Aires
Yomif Kejelcha shattered the men’s half marathon world record, clocking 56:51 to claim a dominant victory in Buenos Aires.
Longa Blazes Wind-Assisted 9.84 as Williams and Pereira Shine at Félix Sánchez Classic
• 23 August 2026
Longa Blazes Wind-Assisted 9.84 as Williams and Pereira Shine at Félix Sánchez Classic
Ronal Longa clocked a wind-assisted 9.84 as Lavanya Williams, Rafael Pereira and Rosa Ramírez starred at the 2026 Félix Sánchez Classic.
Silesia Diamond League Day 1: Tamberi, Jones and Jackson Triumph in Katowice Street Events
• 22 August 2026
Silesia Diamond League Day 1: Tamberi, Jones and Jackson Triumph in Katowice Street Events
Tamberi, Jones and Jackson starred as the 2026 Silesia Diamond League opened with high jump, long jump and shot put street events in Katowice.
Werro thrills home crowd as four meeting records fall at Lausanne Diamond League
• 21 August 2026
Werro thrills home crowd as four meeting records fall at Lausanne Diamond League
Audrey Werro delighted the home crowd as Masai Russell, Rai Benjamin and Winfred Yavi also set meeting records at the Lausanne Diamond League.
Silesia Diamond League (Kamila Skolimowska Memorial) Final Entry Lists Published
• 21 August 2026
Silesia Diamond League (Kamila Skolimowska Memorial) Final Entry Lists Published
Official start lists for the 2026 Silesia Diamond League, featuring Duplantis, Ingebrigtsen, Hocker, Warholm, Alfred and Seville.
2026 Antrim Coast Half Marathon Elite Start Lists
• 21 August 2026
2026 Antrim Coast Half Marathon Elite Start Lists
View the official elite start lists for the 2026 Antrim Coast Half Marathon and 5K, featuring Isaia Lasoi, Daniel Mateiko and Beatrice Chepkoech.
Duplantis clears 6.21m as Karalis makes history in epic Lausanne pole vault duel
• 21 August 2026
Duplantis clears 6.21m as Karalis makes history in epic Lausanne pole vault duel
Mondo Duplantis cleared a 6.21m meeting record to beat Emmanouil Karalis, who soared to 6.16m in a historic Lausanne Diamond League duel.
Mondo Duplantis, Masai Russell and Ja’Kobe Tharp Lead Star-Studded Lausanne Diamond League Field
• 20 August 2026
Mondo Duplantis, Masai Russell and Ja’Kobe Tharp Lead Star-Studded Lausanne Diamond League Field
Preview the 2026 Lausanne Diamond League as Mondo Duplantis, Masai Russell, Ja’Kobe Tharp and other global stars headline Athletissima.
From a Torn Meniscus to the Judges' Table: How Katsiaryna Zakamornaya is rewriting the rules of competitive fitness
• 19 August 2026
From a Torn Meniscus to the Judges' Table: How Katsiaryna Zakamornaya is rewriting the rules of competitive fitness
Katsiaryna Zakamornaya shares how a torn meniscus shaped her journey from competitive fitness champion to judge and advocate for sustainable training.
Lausanne Diamond League  (Athletissima) Final Entry Lists Published
• 19 August 2026
Lausanne Diamond League (Athletissima) Final Entry Lists Published
View the complete entry lists for the 2026 Lausanne Diamond League (Athletissima), featuring Duplantis, Tebogo, Jackson, Wanyonyi, Russell, Bol and Werro.
Duplantis, Hunter Bell and Iapichino Strike Gold as Italy Close European Championships on Top
• 16 August 2026
Duplantis, Hunter Bell and Iapichino Strike Gold as Italy Close European Championships on Top
European Athletics Championships 2026: Duplantis, Hunter Bell and Iapichino won gold on the final night of Birmingham, as Italy topped the medal table again.
Petros and Vainio Break Marathon Championship Records on European Athletics Championships Final Day
• 16 August 2026
Petros and Vainio Break Marathon Championship Records on European Athletics Championships Final Day
Amanal Petros (2:09:11) and Alisa Vainio (2:22:26 ) stormed to European marathon titles in Birmingham, both setting championship records on the final day.
European Athletics Championships Day 6: Mahuchikh, Almgren and Díaz shine as records fall
• 15 August 2026
European Athletics Championships Day 6: Mahuchikh, Almgren and Díaz shine as records fall
European Athletics Championships Day 6 results: Mahuchikh, Almgren, Díaz Hernández and O’Connor claim gold as records tumble in Birmingham.
Werro stuns Hodgkinson as Warholm, Tamberi and Battocletti strike gold in Birmingham
• 14 August 2026
Werro stuns Hodgkinson as Warholm, Tamberi and Battocletti strike gold in Birmingham
Audrey Werro stuns Keely Hodgkinson as Karsten Warholm clocks a historic 46.63 on Day 5 of the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
2026 European Athletics Championships Day 6 Preview: Major Finals Take Centre Stage in Birmingham
• 14 August 2026
2026 European Athletics Championships Day 6 Preview: Major Finals Take Centre Stage in Birmingham
2026 European Athletics Championships Day 6 preview featuring Mahuchikh in the high jump, men’s 1500m and 10,000m finals, heptathlon and 4x100m relays.
European Athletics Championships Day 5 Preview: Hodgkinson, Warholm and Battocletti Chase Gold
• 14 August 2026
European Athletics Championships Day 5 Preview: Hodgkinson, Warholm and Battocletti Chase Gold
2026 European Athletics Championships Day 5 preview featuring Hodgkinson in the 800m, Warholm in the 400m hurdles and Battocletti chasing another double.
European Athletics Championships: Hunt Completes Sprint Double as Čeh Smashes Championship Record
• 13 August 2026
European Athletics Championships: Hunt Completes Sprint Double as Čeh Smashes Championship Record
Amy Hunt completed the sprint double as Krause, English, Moser, Neugebauer, Derkach and Čeh won European titles on Day 4 in Birmingham.
European Athletics Championships Day 4 Preview: Eight Titles on the Line in Birmingham
• 13 August 2026
European Athletics Championships Day 4 Preview: Eight Titles on the Line in Birmingham
2026 European Athletics Championships Day 4 preview featuring the men’s 800m, women’s 200m, pole vault, steeplechase, discus and decathlon finals.
Hudson-Smith completes European 400m hat-trick as Kosonen, Zapletalová and Joseph win gold
• 12 August 2026
Hudson-Smith completes European 400m hat-trick as Kosonen, Zapletalová and Joseph win gold
Matthew Hudson-Smith wins his third straight European 400m title as Kosonen, Zapletalová and Joseph also claim gold in Birmingham.
2026 European Athletics Championships Day 3 Preview: 400m and Hurdles Titles Headline Wednesday
• 11 August 2026
2026 European Athletics Championships Day 3 Preview: 400m and Hurdles Titles Headline Wednesday
2026 European Athletics Championships Day 3 preview featuring the men’s 400m, women’s 400m hurdles, 110m hurdles and women’s hammer throw finals.
Tentoglou Wins Fourth Straight European Long Jump Title as Halász Produces 84.25m Hammer Stunner
• 11 August 2026
Tentoglou Wins Fourth Straight European Long Jump Title as Halász Produces 84.25m Hammer Stunner
Tentoglou wins a fourth straight European long jump title, while Bence Halász dominates the hammer final with a world-leading 84.25m.
Ingebrigtsen Makes Golden Return as Schilder, Fabbri and Hunt Claim European Titles
• 10 August 2026
Ingebrigtsen Makes Golden Return as Schilder, Fabbri and Hunt Claim European Titles
Jakob Ingebrigtsen wins on his injury comeback as Jessica Schilder claims a third straight European title, with Fabbri and Hunt also taking gold.
2026 European Athletics Championships Day 2 Preview: Five Titles on the Line in Birmingham
• 10 August 2026
2026 European Athletics Championships Day 2 Preview: Five Titles on the Line in Birmingham
2026 European Athletics Championships Day 2 preview featuring the men’s 100m final, Battocletti in the 5000m, Tentoglou, and the hammer throw final.
USA Finish World U20 Championships on Top as Records Fall on Final Day in Eugene
• 10 August 2026
USA Finish World U20 Championships on Top as Records Fall on Final Day in Eugene
USA dominated the final day of the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene as records fell and 15 world titles were decided.
European Athletics Championships Day 1 Preview: Ingebrigtsen Returns, Schilder and Fabbri Chase Gold
• 09 August 2026
European Athletics Championships Day 1 Preview: Ingebrigtsen Returns, Schilder and Fabbri Chase Gold
2026 European Athletics Championships Day 1 preview featuring Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s return, the 100m finals, shot put titles and mixed 4x400m relay.
Taylor and Maxwell Complete Sprint Doubles as Records Fall at World Athletics U20 Championships
• 09 August 2026
Taylor and Maxwell Complete Sprint Doubles as Records Fall at World Athletics U20 Championships
Tate Taylor and Mia Maxwell complete sprint doubles as records fell on Day 4 of the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene.
Kiprono Blazes 7:28.28 as DeLeon Leads USA 1-2 in 400m at World U20 Championships
• 08 August 2026
Kiprono Blazes 7:28.28 as DeLeon Leads USA 1-2 in 400m at World U20 Championships
Emmanuel Kiprono runs 7:28.28 as Jayden DeLeon leads a USA 1-2 in the 400m on Day 3 of the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships.
USA Win Double Sprint Gold at World Athletics U20 Championships
• 07 August 2026
USA Win Double Sprint Gold at World Athletics U20 Championships
USA won both 100m titles as Tate Taylor and Mia Maxwell struck gold on Day 2 of the World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, alongside five event finals.
USA Sets World U20 Record as First Champions Crowned in Eugene
• 06 August 2026
USA Sets World U20 Record as First Champions Crowned in Eugene
USA set a World U20 record in the mixed 4x400m relay as Kenya, Uganda and Brazil claimed Day 1 gold at the World Athletics U20 Championships.
World Athletics Releases Record Entry Lists for 2026 U20 Championships in Eugene
• 03 August 2026
World Athletics Releases Record Entry Lists for 2026 U20 Championships in Eugene
World Athletics unveils the entry lists for the 2026 U20 Championships in Eugene, featuring a record 1,800+ athletes from 147 countries competing at Hayward Field.
Josh Kerr and Abbey Caldwell headline final day as Commonwealth Games athletics ends in Glasgow
• 02 August 2026
Josh Kerr and Abbey Caldwell headline final day as Commonwealth Games athletics ends in Glasgow
Josh Kerr wins the Commonwealth Mile as Abbey Caldwell leads Australia's sweep. Full final-day athletics results and top three finishers from Glasgow.
Pathirage stuns Chopra, Hunter Bell shines as Dambile and Hodge sprint to 200m gold in Glasgow
• 01 August 2026
Pathirage stuns Chopra, Hunter Bell shines as Dambile and Hodge sprint to 200m gold in Glasgow
Rumesh Pathirage stunned Neeraj Chopra in the javelin as Georgia Hunter Bell, Sinesipho Dambile and Adaejah Hodge won Commonwealth Games gold.
Charlton impress in hurdles as Australia sweeps 5000m golds at Commonwealth Games
• 31 July 2026
Charlton impress in hurdles as Australia sweeps 5000m golds at Commonwealth Games
Devynne Charlton, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, Thea LaFond, Samantha Hall and Rose Davies starred in Thursday's Commonwealth Games athletics finals.
Cherotich Breaks Games Record as Katherine O'Connor Clinches Heptathlon Gold at Commonwealth Games
• 30 July 2026
Cherotich Breaks Games Record as Katherine O'Connor Clinches Heptathlon Gold at Commonwealth Games
Faith Cherotich breaks the Games record, Katherine O'Connor wins heptathlon, Sarah Mitton defends shot put and Tajay Gayle takes long jump gold.
Emmanuel Eseme and Zoe Hobbs Strike Gold as Glasgow Delivers Sprint Drama at Commonwealth Games
• 29 July 2026
Emmanuel Eseme and Zoe Hobbs Strike Gold as Glasgow Delivers Sprint Drama at Commonwealth Games
Emmanuel Eseme (9.83) and Zoe Hobbs won the Commonwealth Games 100m titles as Ky Robinson, Eleanor Patterson, and Janee' Kassanavoid also claimed gold in Glasgow.
Andy Diaz Headlines Italian Championships with Massive National Record
• 28 July 2026
Andy Diaz Headlines Italian Championships with Massive National Record
Andy Diaz broke the Italian triple jump record with 17.87m as Marcell Jacobs, Nadia Battocletti and Leonardo Fabbri starred at the 2026 Italian Championships.
Jefferson-Wooden Completes Sprint Double on Final Day of USATF Championships
• 27 July 2026
Jefferson-Wooden Completes Sprint Double on Final Day of USATF Championships
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden completed the sprint double as Cooper Lutkenhaus starred on the final day of the 2026 USATF Outdoor Championships in New York.
Nikki Hiltz Wins Fourth Straight 1500m Title as Bailey and Butler Shine at USATF Championships
• 26 July 2026
Nikki Hiltz Wins Fourth Straight 1500m Title as Bailey and Butler Shine at USATF Championships
Nikki Hiltz wins a fourth straight 1500m title as Chris Bailey and Aaliyah Butler claim 400m crowns on Day 3 of the 2026 USATF Championships.
Lyles Runs World-Leading 9.79, Richardson Wins in 10.77 at 2026 USATF Outdoor Championships
• 25 July 2026
Lyles Runs World-Leading 9.79, Richardson Wins in 10.77 at 2026 USATF Outdoor Championships
Noah Lyles ran a world-leading 9.79 and Sha'Carri Richardson won in 10.77 as stars claimed national titles at the 2026 USATF Outdoor Championships.
Why Core Control Matters Across Sprints, Distance, and Field Events
• 24 July 2026
Why Core Control Matters Across Sprints, Distance, and Field Events
Learn why core control matters for sprinters, distance runners, jumpers, and throwers, helping improve posture, efficiency, power transfer, and performance.
Linda Botkova Shatters European U20 Record as Kelly Ann Doualla Stars at European U18 Championships
• 21 July 2026
Linda Botkova Shatters European U20 Record as Kelly Ann Doualla Stars at European U18 Championships
Linda Botkova and Kelly Ann Doualla starred as records tumbled at the 2026 European Athletics U18 Championships in Rieti.
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