Athletics News
• 07 January 2024
Ethiopian Triumph in Dubai Marathon: Ketema and Gobena Take Titles in Record-Breaking Debut Runs
Ethiopia's Tigist Ketema and Addisu Gobena marked their marathon debuts with record-breaking victories at the Dubai Marathon.
• 07 January 2024
Simiu Ebenyo Triumphs in European Cross Country Debut; Niyomokunzi Leads Women's Race at Campaccio
Daniel Simiu Ebenyo from Kenya and Francine Niyomokunzi from Burundi won the prestigious Campaccio cross country event in San Giorgio su Legnano.
• 06 January 2024
Elite Runners Field for the C&D Xiamen Marathon
The 2024 C&D Xiamen Marathon, a World Athletics Platinum Label road race, promises to be an extraordinary event with an exceptional field of elite athletes.
• 06 January 2024
Preview: Cross Internacional Juan Muguerza in Elgoibar
The upcoming Cross Internacional Juan Muguerza in Elgoibar, Spain, part of the World Athletics Cross Country Tour Gold, promises an exciting lineup of athletes.
• 05 January 2024
Star Studded Lineup Set For 2024 Houston Half Marathon
The Houston Marathon Committee has announced the full field of elite athletes competing for the $60,000 prize purse on Sunday, January 14.
• 05 January 2024
Campaccio Cross Country Preview: Ebenyo, Battocletti Lead the Charge in a Showdown of Global Talents
Preview: Campaccio-International Cross Country will feature medalists from the most recent World and European championships.
• 04 January 2024
Elite Runners Gear Up for Thrilling Showdown at Dubai Marathon 2024
The Dubai Marathon is shaping up to be an exhilarating event this Sunday, January 7, especially with a strong lineup of elite athletes.
• 31 December 2023
World Champion Sebastian Sawe Sets New Course Record in BOclassic Victory
Sebastian Sawe, the reigning world half marathon champion, set a new BOclassic road race 10K record with 28:00.
• 31 December 2023
Kenya's Beatrice Chebet Shatters Women's 5km World Record in Barcelona
Kenya's Beatrice Chebet shattered the women's 5km world record with 14:12 at the annual Cursa dels Nassos road race held on Sunday, December 31.
• 30 December 2023
World Class Athletes Gear Up for the 49th New Year’s Eve Boclassic Alto Adige Road Race in Bolzano
The 49th edition of the Boclassic Alto Adige road race in Bolzano on December 31st is set to be an exciting event, featuring a lineup of remarkable at athletes.
• 28 December 2023
Berihu Aregawi Targets Course Record at San Silvestre Vallecana on New Year's Eve
Berihu Aregawi, the world cross country silver medalist and second fastest 10K runner in history, is aiming to break Jacob Kiplimo's San Silvestre Vallecana record.
• 26 December 2023
Star-Studded Lineup Confirmed for Navarra Indoor Athletics on December 29
The Navarra Indoor Athletics scheduled for December 29 has gained confirmation from several renowned international athletics stars.
• 24 December 2023
Cursa dels Nassos: A Historic Bid for Women's 5k World Record with Global Elite Athlete Lineup
The Cursa dels Nassos road race in Barcelona, scheduled for December 31, will witness an attempt to break the women's 5k world record.
• 22 December 2023
Kipchoge and Hassan Set to Illuminate Tokyo Marathon
Two running legends, Eliud Kipchoge and Sifan Hassan, will race the Tokyo Marathon on Sunday, March 3, 2024.
• 19 December 2023
Road to Paris Olympics: Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah Races Set Stage for Early Qualifiers
The 2024 athletics calendar kicks off with the Dubai Marathon on January 7, closely followed by the Ras Al Khaimah half-marathon on February 24.
• 18 December 2023
Edinah Jebitok and Abdessamad Oukhelfen Triumph at Cross Internacional de Venta de Baños
Edinah Jebitok and Abdessamad Oukhelfen emerged victorious at the Cross Internacional de Venta de Baños, a World Athletics Cross Country Tour Gold.
• 17 December 2023
Ebenyo and Kebede Sets 25K World Bests in Kolkata
Kenya’s Daniel Simiu Ebenyo and Ethiopian Sutume Asefa Kebede smashed 25 km World Best at Tata Steel Kolkata 25K with 1.11:13 and 1.18:47 respectively.
• 16 December 2023
Brigid Kosgei Smashes Abu Dhabi Marathon Course Record
Former marathon word record holder Brigid Kosgei shattered the women's course record with 2:19:15 at the fifth Adnoc Abu Dhabi Marathon.
• 15 December 2023
Results - Abu Dhabi Marathon 2023
Results, tracking and leaderboard for the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon 2023, a World Athletics Elite Label Road Race, on Saturday, December 16.
• 15 December 2023
Final Elite Fields for Tata Steel Kolkata 25K Released
Top international athletes are set to compete in the Tata Steel Kolkata 25K 2023, with their sights set on the 2024 Paris Olympics.
• 15 December 2023
International Stars and Local Talents Set For the 43rd Cross Internacional Venta de Baños
The XLIII Cross Internacional Venta de Baños, a premier athletics event in Spain, is set to feature top international athletes.
• 15 December 2023
Chepngetich and Yeshaneh to Clash at Bangsaen21 in Chonburi
The Bangsaen21 Half Marathon in Chonburi, Thailand, is set to be a thrilling event with a star-studded lineup.
• 14 December 2023
Showdown in Abu Dhabi: Dibaba and Kosgei Headline Marathon Clash
The 2023 ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon is set to be a thrilling race with top athletes like Tirunesh Dibaba, Brigid Kosgei, Hawi Feysa, and Andrew Kwemoi.
• 12 December 2023
Six Athletes Crowned as 2023 World Athletes of the Year
Six exceptional athletes have been honored as the 2023 World Athletes of the Year, showcasing their extraordinary achievements in various track and field events.
• 10 December 2023
Men's and Women's U20 Race Report: European Cross Country Championships
Innes Fitzgerald of Great Britain and Axel Vang Christensen from Denmark emerged as the champion in the men's U20 race at the European Cross Country Championships.
• 10 December 2023
Men's and Women's U23 Race Report: European Cross Country Championships
British runners Megan Keith and Will Barnicoat emerged victorious in the U23 women's and men's races at the 2023 European Cross Country Championships in Brussels.
• 10 December 2023
France Claims European Cross Country Championships Mixed Relay Title
In a thrilling mixed relay event at the European Cross Country Championships, France achieved their first gold medal in this category, completing the race in 19:44.
• 10 December 2023
Norway's Grovdal and Frenchman Schrub Clinch Historic Victories at European Cross Country Champs
Karoline Bjerkeli Grovdal of Norway triumphed and Yann Schrub of France triumphed at the European Cross Country Championships in Brussels on Sunday, December 10.
• 10 December 2023
Yared Nuguse Wins Kalakaua Merrie Mile
Yared Nuguse (3:56.58) and Nikki Hiltz (4:28.07) triumphed at the 2023 Kalakaua Merrie Mile.
• 10 December 2023
Honolulu Marathon 2023 Results
Results, tracking and leaderboard for the 2023 Honolulu Marathon, a World Athletics Label Road Race on Sunday, December 10.
• 09 December 2023
Strong Elite Fields Set For Honolulu Marathon
The 2023 Honolulu Marathon, scheduled for Sunday, December 10, will once again attract an elite field of men and women runners from four different nations.
• 09 December 2023
The Kalakaua Merrie Mile Elite Field
The Kalakaua Merrie Mile, scheduled for Saturday, December 10, 2023, features a highly competitive elite field.
• 08 December 2023
Preview for the European Cross Country Championships
Four athletes are set to defend their titles at the upcoming European Cross Country Championships in Laeken Park, Brussels, on December 10th.
• 07 December 2023
World-Class Athletes Gear Up for Tata Steel Kolkata 25K
World-class field will headline the 2023 Tata Steel Kolkata 25K, one of India's most anticipated running festivals and World Athletics Elite Label Road Race.
• 05 December 2023
European Cross Country Championships Final Entry Lists Published
The Brussels 2023 SPAR European Cross Country Championships, scheduled for December 10, have announced their final entries, showcasing a lineup of elite athletes.
• 04 December 2023
Victories for Albertson and Kahura at the 40th California International Marathon
The California International Marathon, held on a pristine day in Sacramento, delivered thrilling victories for CJ Albertson and Kenyan runner Grace Kahura.
• 03 December 2023
Sisay Lemma Sets Valencia Marathon Course Record with 2:01:48
At the 2023 Valencia Marathon, Sisay Lemma (2:01:48) emerged victorious, setting a new course record while Worknesh Degefa clinched victory in women's division.
• 03 December 2023
Parker Valby and Graham Blanks Smash NCAA 5000m Indoor Records
Parker Valby (14:56.11)and Graham Blanks (13:03.72) set new collegiate indoor records in the 5000 meters at the Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener.
• 02 December 2023
California International Marathon Elite Field Preview
The California International Marathon is set to be an electrifying event, showcasing a blend of seasoned veterans and emerging talents in the world of marathon.
• 02 December 2023
Results - California International Marathon (CIM) 2023
Results, tracking and leaderboard for the 2023 California International Marathon (CIM) on Sunday, December 3.
• 02 December 2023
Results - Valencia Marathon 2023
Results, tracking and leaderboard for the 2023 Valencia Marathon Trinidad Alfonso EDP on Sunday, December 3.
• 30 November 2023
Adriaan Wildschutt and Katie Wasserman Triumph at World Athletics Cross Country Tour in Austin
At the seventh World Athletics Cross Country Tour Gold meeting of the season in Austin, Texas, Adriaan Wildschutt and Katie Wasserman emerged victorious.
• 30 November 2023
Valencia Marathon Men's and Women's Elite Preview
Men's and women's elite fields preview for the 2023 Valencia Marathon, a World Athletics Platinum Label Road Race, on Sunday, November 3.
• 29 November 2023
Cross Champs: Elite Runners Converge in Austin for World Athletics Cross Country Tour Gold
On Thursday, November 30, Austin, Texas, will host the 2023 Sound Running Cross Champs, the focal point of the World Athletics Cross Country Tour.
• 28 November 2023
Final Elite Fields for Valencia Marathon Announced
The organizers of the 2023 Valencia Marathon have unveiled the finalized entry lists for both men's and women’s elite fields.
• 27 November 2023
Kwizera and Amebaw Triumph: Dominance and Drama at the Alcobendas Cross Country Race
Rodrigue Kwizera and Likina Amebaw triumphed at the the sixth event of the World Athletics' Gold category circuit in Alcobendas.
• 26 November 2023
Firenze Marathon 2023: Mukandanga and El Otmani Win in Thrilling Races
The Firenze Marathon, held on a crisp, sunny day, saw Rwanda's Clementine Mukandanga and Italy's Said El Otmani emerging as the champions.
• 26 November 2023
Philimon Kiptoo Kipchumba Sets New Record at Shanghai Marathon
Philimon Kiptoo Kipchumba from Kenya set a new course record at Shanghai Marathon, clocking a time of 2:05:35. Siranesh Dagne (ETH) won the women's race in 2:21:28.
• 25 November 2023
Elite Athletes Gear Up for Record-Breaking Attempts at the Shanghai Marathon
The Shanghai Marathon, a prestigious World Athletics Platinum Label road race, is set to witness potential record-breaking performances this Sunday.