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Elite Field for the 2021 Boston Marathon
05 October 2021
Elite Field for the 2021 Boston Marathon
Complete men's and women's elite runners field for the 2021 BAA Boston Marathon, Abbott World Marathon majors on Sunday, October 11.
Bahrain's Kalkidan Gezahegne breaks women's 10km World record with 29:38
03 October 2021
Bahrain's Kalkidan Gezahegne breaks women's 10km World record with 29:38
Bahrain's Kalkidan Gezahegne broke the women's 10km road race World record with 29 minutes 38 seconds at the Giants Geneva on Sunday.
Joyciline Jepkosgei and Sisay Lemma win the London Marathon
03 October 2021
Joyciline Jepkosgei and Sisay Lemma win the London Marathon
Kenyan Joyciline Jepkosgei (2:17.42) and Ethiopian Sisay Lemma (2:04.01) won the 2021 Virgin Money London Mararhon titles on Sunday, October 3.
Nagoya Women’s Marathon announces $250,000 USD prize money for 2022 winner
01 October 2021
Nagoya Women’s Marathon announces $250,000 USD prize money for 2022 winner
The Nagoya Women’s Marathon is delighted to announce that it will increase the prize money for the 2022 race to $250,000 USD.
World record holder Brigid Kosgei will lead impressive women's field at London Marathon
01 October 2021
World record holder Brigid Kosgei will lead impressive women's field at London Marathon
London Marathon 2021 women's preview: World record holder Brigid Kosgei of Kenya leads stellar field and will try win her third title Sunday, October 3.
Kitata aims to win his second consecutive title at London Marathon
01 October 2021
Kitata aims to win his second consecutive title at London Marathon
London Marathon men's preview: Shura Kitata from Ethiopia will be aiming to win his second consecutive title on Sunday, October 3.
The Flame of Ambition still burns brightly for Kenenisa Bekele
27 September 2021
The Flame of Ambition still burns brightly for Kenenisa Bekele
After finishing in a disappointing 3rd place , Kenenisa Bekele wants to return to Berlin Marathon and attempt Eliud Kipchoge's world record.
Berlin Marathon: Guye Adola takes surprise victory, debutant Gotytom Gebreslase wins women’s race
26 September 2021
Berlin Marathon: Guye Adola takes surprise victory, debutant Gotytom Gebreslase wins women’s race
Guye Adola (2:05:45) won the 2021 Berlin Marathon; Kenenisa Bekele took 3rd. Gotytom Gebreslase impressed by winning women's race in her debut in 2:20:09.
Berlin Marathon: Kenenisa Bekele’s best chance to break World Record
24 September 2021
Berlin Marathon: Kenenisa Bekele’s best chance to break World Record
Ethiopia’s long distance superstar Kenenisa Bekele targets another World record as he returns to racing at the Berlin Marathon on Sunday, September 26.
Hiwot Gebrekidan Eyes Berlin Marathon Course Record
23 September 2021
Hiwot Gebrekidan Eyes Berlin Marathon Course Record
Ethiopian Hiwot Gebrekidan, the fastest women in the world this year, will attempt to break Berlin Marathon women's course record of 2:18:11 on Sunday, September 26.
Star studded field set for BMW Berlin Marathon
20 September 2021
Star studded field set for BMW Berlin Marathon
A contingent of some of the world’s top runners and around 25,000 mass participants will be on the start line next Sunday, September 26, at the BMW Berlin Marathon.
Bromell sizzles 9.76 at Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi
19 September 2021
Bromell sizzles 9.76 at Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi
The US champion Trayvon Bromell set a new 100m personal best and World lead of 9.76 seconds at the World Athletics continental tour meet in Nairobi on Saturday.
Kipyegon, Chemutai, El Bakkali to headline the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi
17 September 2021
Kipyegon, Chemutai, El Bakkali to headline the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi
Olympic champions Faith Kipyegon, Peruth Chemutai, Soufiane El Bakkali, and Olympic silver medallist Fred Kerley will be in the spotlight at the Kip Keino Classic.
Francine Niyonsaba sets new 2000m World record in Zagreb
14 September 2021
Francine Niyonsaba sets new 2000m World record in Zagreb
Burundi's Francine Niyonsaba smashed Genzebe Dibaba’s world 2000m record with an amazing run of 5:21.56 at the Boris Hanzekovic Memorial on Tuesday.
Memorial Boris Hanzekovic in Zagreb Preview and Results
14 September 2021
Memorial Boris Hanzekovic in Zagreb Preview and Results
Double Olympic champion Ryan Crouser broke the meeting record with 22.84m in the men’s shot put on the first day of the the Memorial Boris Hanzekovic in Zagreb.
Valarie Allman celebrates her birthday with huge 71.16m PB at the centennial ISTAF Berlin
12 September 2021
Valarie Allman celebrates her birthday with huge 71.16m PB at the centennial ISTAF Berlin
Image credit: Camera4 / ISTAFValarie Allman had a perfect birthday present for the centennial of the ISTAF. At the world’s oldest athletics meeting, which was first staged in
Leonard Langat wins Vienna City Marathon after Derara Hurisa disqualified for wrong shoes
12 September 2021
Leonard Langat wins Vienna City Marathon after Derara Hurisa disqualified for wrong shoes
Leonard Langat won Vienna Marathon on Sunday after Derara Hurisa was disqualified for using shoes which are not compliant with the World Athletics rules.
 Agnes Tirop and Senbere Teferi break 10km and 5km World records
12 September 2021
Agnes Tirop and Senbere Teferi break 10km and 5km World records
Kenya's Agnes Tirop (30:01) smashed the 10km World record, while Senbere Teferi (14:29) of Ethiopia broke the world 5km record at the Adizero Road To Records.
Swiss dreams meet African excellence in Vienna’s comeback marathon
10 September 2021
Swiss dreams meet African excellence in Vienna’s comeback marathon
Vienna Marathon elite runners: Fabienne Schlumpf and Tadesse Abraham, the two Swiss record holders, will be running together for first time the Vienna City Marathon.
Warholm and Lasitskene in the Spotlight at the 100th ISTAF Berlin on Sunday
10 September 2021
Warholm and Lasitskene in the Spotlight at the 100th ISTAF Berlin on Sunday
Mariya Lasitskene, Karsten Warholm, Johannes Vetter, Malaika Mihambo and Valarie Allman will compete at the centenary anniversary of ISTAF Berlin on Sunday.
Sidorova, Rojas and Duplantis highlight Diamond League Final in Zurich
10 September 2021
Sidorova, Rojas and Duplantis highlight Diamond League Final in Zurich
Anzhelika Sidorova, Yulimar Rojas and Armand Duplantis were in the spotlight at the Weltklasse Zurich in front of 20000 enthusiastic spectators, on Thursday.
Strong Japanese quartet in Vienna’s comeback marathon
09 September 2021
Strong Japanese quartet in Vienna’s comeback marathon
With a strong quartet of Japanese elite runners headed by Kento Kikutani the Vienna City Marathon will go ahead for the first time since April 2019 on Sunday.
Weltklasse Zurich Diamond League Final Results and Preview
09 September 2021
Weltklasse Zurich Diamond League Final Results and Preview
Seventeen Olympic champions in individual events to headline 2021 Weltklasse Zurich Diamond League Final.
Kenenisa Bekele and Hiwot Gebrekidan lead powerful Ethiopian Challenge in Berlin
07 September 2021
Kenenisa Bekele and Hiwot Gebrekidan lead powerful Ethiopian Challenge in Berlin
The BMW BERLIN-MARATHON will get underway on Sunday, September 26 with high quality elite fields led by the Ethiopian legend Kenenisa Bekele.
Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce sets Polish all-comers record with 10.81
06 September 2021
Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce sets Polish all-comers record with 10.81
Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce won the women’s 100m in 10.81 and set a new Polish all comers record at the Memorial Kamila Skolimowska at the Slaski Stadium in Chorzow.
Kamila Skolimowska memorial 2021 preview
05 September 2021
Kamila Skolimowska memorial 2021 preview
Multiple olympic medallists will be in the spotlight at the Kamila Skolimowska Memorial, a World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meeting on Sunday, September 5.
Duplantis, Hassan and Cherry set Brussels Diamond League Meeting Records
04 September 2021
Duplantis, Hassan and Cherry set Brussels Diamond League Meeting Records
Armand Duplantis, Sifan Hassan and Michael Cherry broke meeting records in in front of 28000 fans at the penultimate leg of the Wanda Diamond League in Brussels.
Tokyo Olympic Stars prepare to shine at centenary ISTAF meeting in Berlin
03 September 2021
Tokyo Olympic Stars prepare to shine at centenary ISTAF meeting in Berlin
Olympic Stars prepare to shine at Centenary ISTAF meeting in Berlin with Tokyo on September 12, contests renewed in high jump, long jump and discus.
Duplantis, Hassan, Thiam and Asher Smith in the spotlight in Brussels
02 September 2021
Duplantis, Hassan, Thiam and Asher Smith in the spotlight in Brussels
Armand Duplantis, Sifan Hassan, Nafissatou Thiam and Dina Asher Smith will headline the Memorial Ivo Van Damme Bruels Diamlond League on Friday.
Gelete Burka and Fabienne Schlumpf Head Vienna City Marathon Field
02 September 2021
Gelete Burka and Fabienne Schlumpf Head Vienna City Marathon Field
Gelete Burka and Fabienne Schlumpf will head the women’s field of the Vienna City Marathon. Around 25,000 runners have registered for the 12 September race.
Nagoya Women’s Marathon 2022 to be held in Japan on March 13
01 September 2021
Nagoya Women’s Marathon 2022 to be held in Japan on March 13
The Nagoya Women’s Marathon is pleased to announce its plan to hold the 2022 edition with 22,000 participants, on the same scale as before the Covid-19.
Ethiopia’s Yalemzerf Yehualaw Smashes World Half Marathon Record
30 August 2021
Ethiopia’s Yalemzerf Yehualaw Smashes World Half Marathon Record
Ethiopia's Yalemzerf Yehualaw smashed the women's World half marathon record with an amazing 1:03:44 at the Antrim Coast Half Marathon in Larne, Northern Ireland.
Duplantis, Thompson Herah and Nyonsaba set meeting records in Paris
28 August 2021
Duplantis, Thompson Herah and Nyonsaba set meeting records in Paris
Armand Duplantis, Elaine Thompson and Francine Nyonsaba highlighted the Wanda Diamond League meeting in the Paris Charlety Stadium with three meeting records.
Paris Diamond League Meeting Preview
28 August 2021
Paris Diamond League Meeting Preview
Jamaican star Elaine Thompson Herah will headline the women’s 100m race at the Wanda Diamond League meeting in Paris Charlety Stadium on Saturday.
Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce blazes 10.60 to win 100m in Lausanne
26 August 2021
Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce blazes 10.60 to win 100m in Lausanne
Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce stormed to a new personal best of 10.60 in the women's 100m at the Athletissima Lausanne Diamond League on Thursday.
Ilya Ivanyuk wins the high Jump at Athletissima in Lausanne
26 August 2021
Ilya Ivanyuk wins the high Jump at Athletissima in Lausanne
World outdoor bronze medallist Ilya ivanyuk won the men’s high jump competition at the City Event held at the Place de l’Europe in the Lausanne centre on Wednesday evening, on
Athletissima Lausanne Diamond League Preview
26 August 2021
Athletissima Lausanne Diamond League Preview
Elaine Thompson Herah in the women’s 100m and Karsten Warholm in the men’s 400m will headline Athletissima Lausanne Diamond League meet on Thursday.
Berlin Half Marathon: Jepkosgei (65:16) breaks Sifan Hassan’s course record, Felix Kipkoech (58:57)
22 August 2021
Berlin Half Marathon: Jepkosgei (65:16) breaks Sifan Hassan’s course record, Felix Kipkoech (58:57)
SCC EVENTS / Petko BeierJoyciline Jepkosgei took the GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON with a spectacular course record of 65:16. The 27 year-old Kenyan smashed the mark of Dutch
Elaine Thompson-Herah  Clocks Unbelievable 10.54 in the 100m in Eugene
21 August 2021
Elaine Thompson-Herah Clocks Unbelievable 10.54 in the 100m in Eugene
Jamaica's Olympic champion Elaine Thompson clocked 10.54 the second fastest 100m in history at the Eugene Diamond League Prefontaine Classic.
Olympic re-matches and World record attempt set for Eugene Diamond League
21 August 2021
Olympic re-matches and World record attempt set for Eugene Diamond League
Twenty-two Olympic gold medallists from the recent Tokyo Games will be in the spotlight at the 46th edition of the Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field in Eugene.
Over 20,000 runners will run the Generali Berlin Half Marathon Sunday
20 August 2021
Over 20,000 runners will run the Generali Berlin Half Marathon Sunday
Former world half marathon record holder Joyciline Jepkosgei and several world class runners will feature Generali Berlin Half Marathon on Sunday, August 22.
Entry Standards for the 2022 European Athletics Championships Announced
17 August 2021
Entry Standards for the 2022 European Athletics Championships Announced
European Athletics announced on Tuesday the entry standards and the qualifying system for the 2022 Championships.
Ferdinand Omanyala Omurwa Stunts with 9.86 to Smash Kenyan 100m National Record
15 August 2021
Ferdinand Omanyala Omurwa Stunts with 9.86 to Smash Kenyan 100m National Record
Ferdinand Omanyala Omurwa destroyed his own Kenyan national 100m record with a stunning 9.86 at the Josko Lauf Meeting in Austria on Friday.
Ethiopian Legend Kenenisa Bekele will run Berlin Marathon
14 August 2021
Ethiopian Legend Kenenisa Bekele will run Berlin Marathon
Kenenisa Bekele announced on Thursday he will race the iconic Berlin Marathon on September 26.
World Athletics Junior U20 Championships Entry Lists
12 August 2021
World Athletics Junior U20 Championships Entry Lists
See the provisional entry lists for the World Athletics Junior U20 championships Nairobi 2021.
Solomon Mutai and Betesfa Getahun opt for Vienna, organizers expect Green Light
11 August 2021
Solomon Mutai and Betesfa Getahun opt for Vienna, organizers expect Green Light
As things stand in Austria the Vienna City Marathon will go ahead on 12th September.
Eliud Kipchoge defends Olympic Marathon Title
08 August 2021
Eliud Kipchoge defends Olympic Marathon Title
Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge solidified his legend status by successfully defending his Olympic marathon title on Sunday morning in Sapporo, Japan.
Jakob Ingebrigtsen takes 1500m, Sifan Hassan wins second gold in Tokyo
07 August 2021
Jakob Ingebrigtsen takes 1500m, Sifan Hassan wins second gold in Tokyo
Jakob Ingebrigtsen won the 1500m gold setting a new Olympic and European record with 3:28.32, Sifan Hassan won the 10000m to claim her second gold in Tokyo.
Miller Uibo defends 400m title, Felix wins 10th Olympic medal
06 August 2021
Miller Uibo defends 400m title, Felix wins 10th Olympic medal
Athletics day 8 Tokyo Olympic Games: Shaunae Miller Uibo defended her 400m title title while Alyson Felix won her 10th Olympic medal by taking third.
Ryan Crouser narrowly misses shot put world record
05 August 2021
Ryan Crouser narrowly misses shot put world record
Ryan Crouser successfully defended his Olympic title with the greatest series in the shot put history.
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