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Seiko Golden Grand Prix: Bartoletta takes 100m, Long Jump double; Gatlin impresses in 100m
08 May 2016
Seiko Golden Grand Prix: Bartoletta takes 100m, Long Jump double; Gatlin impresses in 100m
Tianna Bartoletta pulled out wins in the long jump and 100m, while Justin Gatlin destroyed the men's 100m field at Seiko Golden Grand Prix in Kawasaki, Japan on Sunday. In the
Thompson blazes 10.71 in 100m in Kingston
08 May 2016
Thompson blazes 10.71 in 100m in Kingston
Jamaica's Elaine Thompson posted  wind-aided (+2.4) 10.71 seconds to win the women's 100 metres at the Jamaica International on Saturday night in Kingston. The 200m World
 Jamaica International Invitational 2016 - Results, Videos, Start Lists, Schedule:
07 May 2016
Jamaica International Invitational 2016 - Results, Videos, Start Lists, Schedule:
 Jamaica International Invitational 2016 (IAAF World Challenge) Saturday, May 7. Results>> Start Lists>> Videos>> Meet Website>> Schedule times
Diamond League kicks off with a 'Bang' in Doha
06 May 2016
Diamond League kicks off with a 'Bang' in Doha
World's top athletes once again produced outstanding performances at the opening Diamond Lague meet Doha on Friday, May 6. On of the top highlights came from women's
Results: Doha Diamond Lague 2016
06 May 2016
Results: Doha Diamond Lague 2016
Results: Doha Diamond League 2016 - Friday, May 6 Men's
Van Niekerk drops 44.11 world #2 in heats at South African Open
06 May 2016
Van Niekerk drops 44.11 world #2 in heats at South African Open
Reigning world 400m champion Wayde Van Niekerk ran 44.11 on Friday, April 6. The Beijing IAAF world champion Van Niekerk dropped a 44.11 the 2nd fastest this year in the world
Live: Diamond League Doha 2016
06 May 2016
Live: Diamond League Doha 2016
Live Stream, Results, Entries: the 2016 Doha IAAF Diamond League meet. Event Scheduled for Friday, May 6 at: 7:00pm - 9:00pm (Doha QAT) 4:00pm - 6:00pm (UTC) 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Diamond League starts this week in Doha
04 May 2016
Diamond League starts this week in Doha
The 2016 IAAF Diamond League will kick off on Friday, May 6 with a meeting in Qatar's capital Doha.  Like in previous years, this year's Diamond League meet in Doha will
Mainova is new Title Sponsor of Frankfurt Marathon
03 May 2016
Mainova is new Title Sponsor of Frankfurt Marathon
The Frankfurt Marathon has a new title sponsor for its 35th and latest edition. Mainova AG will make its debut as title sponsor for the anniversary race on 30 October, 2016. The
Lagat runs 27:49.35 in 10000m and sets masters world record
02 May 2016
Lagat runs 27:49.35 in 10000m and sets masters world record
  The 5-time World champion Bernard Lagat clocking 27:49.35 made a very successful 10000m debut on the track on Sunday, May 1 at Payton Jordan Invitational in Stanford,
Entry Lists: Diamond League Doha 2016
02 May 2016
Entry Lists: Diamond League Doha 2016
Entry lists for the 2016 Diamond League Doha ( Friday, May 6).  Men's Entries  200m   SB PB JAM ASHMEADE, Nickel 20.07 19.85 USA DIX,
McLeod blazes 13.08 at Drake Relays
01 May 2016
McLeod blazes 13.08 at Drake Relays
  World indoor champion Omar McLeod of Jamaica crushed the men's 110m field at the 2016 Drake Relays on Saturday, Apr. 30. After running a stunning 9.99 seconds in 100m at
James sets WL and  beats Merritt in Iowa
30 April 2016
James sets WL and beats Merritt in Iowa
  Olympic champion Kirani James beat LaShawn Merritt on Friday afternoon at the 2016 annual Drake Relays in Des Moines, Iowa. The 2012 Olympic champion James showed that his
Bolt confirmed for Ostrava Golden Spike
26 April 2016
Bolt confirmed for Ostrava Golden Spike
The 6-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt has been confirmed for the 2016 Golden Spike on May 20. The Ostrava Golden Spike Spike meet organizers said on Monday Usain Bolt
Japhet Kosgei and Zsofia Erdelyi win in Duesseldorf, Hendrik Pfeiffer qualifies for Rio
24 April 2016
Japhet Kosgei and Zsofia Erdelyi win in Duesseldorf, Hendrik Pfeiffer qualifies for Rio
Japhet Kosgei won the 14th edition of the METRO GROUP Marathon Duesseldorf. Taking into account the weather conditions with cold temperatures, wind and a couple of hail showers
Kipchoge wins London Marathon 2016
24 April 2016
Kipchoge wins London Marathon 2016
Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge took the 2016 London Marathon title in second fastest marathon time in history. Kipchoge successfully defended his London marathon title clocking
Jamaican hurdler Omar McLeod debuts with 9.99 in 100m; becomes first man to hold sub 13 and 10 PB's
24 April 2016
Jamaican hurdler Omar McLeod debuts with 9.99 in 100m; becomes first man to hold sub 13 and 10 PB's
World Indoor 60m hurdles champion Jamaican Omar McLeod ran 9.99 seconds in 100m on Saturday, April 23 at John McDonnell Invitational in Fayetteville, Arkansas.   McLeod,
Courtney Okolo runs blazing 49.71 in women's 400m, the fastest ever in NCAA history
24 April 2016
Courtney Okolo runs blazing 49.71 in women's 400m, the fastest ever in NCAA history
  World Indoor champion Courtney Okolo of the United States set a new Collegiate 400m record on Saturday, Apr. 23 at LSU Alumni Gold metting. The 22-year-old Okolo, who runs
Schippers sets world  #1 in 200m; Ogunde 9.91 equals Asian 100m record
23 April 2016
Schippers sets world #1 in 200m; Ogunde 9.91 equals Asian 100m record
  The world 200m champion Dafne Schippers kicked off her outdoor season with a new world lead in 200m, while Qatar's Femi Ogunde equaled Asian 100 record at Tom Jones
Live: London Marathon 2016
23 April 2016
Live: London Marathon 2016
Live Stream, Results, Elite Entry Lists: London Marathon 2016. Event scheduled for Sunday, April 24 at 8:30am - 12:00am London, UK. 4:30am - 8:00am (US Eastern) 7:30am - 11:00am
Sanga to attack Duesseldorf’s record
22 April 2016
Sanga to attack Duesseldorf’s record
Sanga hopes to break Duesseldorf’s course record, Ionescu and Ramos target national records. Patrick Sanga hopes to bounce back in style when he runs the METRO GROUP
Six Russian track and field athletes banned for doping
21 April 2016
Six Russian track and field athletes banned for doping
  The Russian Anti Doping Agency (RUSADA) announced on Monday it banned 6 Russian athletes for failing drugs test.  A four year ban received a discus thrower Yulia
London Marathon 2016
20 April 2016
London Marathon 2016
  The second stage of Abbott World Marathon Majors - The 2016 London Marathon is this Sunday.   Here is your guide how to follow the 2016 London Marathon on
Hayle and Baysa win Boston marathon 2016
18 April 2016
Hayle and Baysa win Boston marathon 2016
Ethiopians Lemi Berhanu Hayle and Atsede Baysa took Boston marathon crowns on Monday, April 18.  Ethiopian runners had a perfect day in Boston as they swept the men's
Live: Boston Marathon 2016
18 April 2016
Live: Boston Marathon 2016
 Live Streaming, Results, Elite Entry Lists: Boston Marathon 2016. Event scheduled for Monday, April 18 at 9:30am - 1:30pm US Eastern.  1:30pm - 6:30pm (UTC) 3:30pm -
Ethiopians victorious in Hamburg Marathon
17 April 2016
Ethiopians victorious in Hamburg Marathon
Ethiopia’s Meselech Melkamu smashed the course record by more than two minutes in the Haspa Marathon Hamburg. Finishing in 2:21:54 despite windy conditions she made a strong
Yohan Blake is back, runs 9.95 to set fastest 100m time this year in the world
17 April 2016
Yohan Blake is back, runs 9.95 to set fastest 100m time this year in the world
The 2011 World 100m Champion Yohan Blake rocked on Saturday night  in the men's 100m proving himself he is in good shape to ran at this year's Rio Olympics.  The
Live: Hamburg Marathon 2016
17 April 2016
Live: Hamburg Marathon 2016
 Live Stream, Results: Hamburg Marathon 2016. Event scheduled Sunday, April 17 at: 8:30am - 11:30am (Central European) 3:30am - 6:30am (US Eastern) 6:30am - 9:30am
Ameer Webb clocks 9.90 (+2.4) takes down Andre de Grasse at Mt. Sac Relays
17 April 2016
Ameer Webb clocks 9.90 (+2.4) takes down Andre de Grasse at Mt. Sac Relays
 A major upset in sprints at 2016 Mt. Sac relays produced Ameer Webb in the men's 100m dash. Ameer Webb clocked his fastest time ever of under any conditions
Semenya wins 400m, 800m, 1500m at South African Championships and sets 2 world leads
16 April 2016
Semenya wins 400m, 800m, 1500m at South African Championships and sets 2 world leads
  Former world 800m champion Caster Semenya made some history at South African championships by winning 400m, 800 and 1500m with in 4 hours on Saturday in Stellenbosch on
Kiprop clocks 1:44.6 in season opener
15 April 2016
Kiprop clocks 1:44.6 in season opener
 Several Kenyan track stars opened 2016 season yesterday at Eldoret National Stadium, situated nearly 2000m above sea level.    Very impressive time produced
Start Lists: Chris Brown Bahamas Invitational
15 April 2016
Start Lists: Chris Brown Bahamas Invitational
 Start Lists: Chris Brown Bahamas Invitational 2016 - Saturday, April 16
Ethiopians plan fast Hamburg race in contest for Olympic places
15 April 2016
Ethiopians plan fast Hamburg race in contest for Olympic places
A quintet from the impressive stable of Ethiopia's world class runners will be aiming for top times with Olympic selection in mind at the Haspa Marathon Hamburg on Sunday. Among
On this day in 2003 Paula Radcliffe broke the women's world marathon record
13 April 2016
On this day in 2003 Paula Radcliffe broke the women's world marathon record
On April 13, 2003 Great Britain's Paula Radcliffe set a new women's world marathon record of 2:15:15 in London.  
Photos: Rio Olympics Marathon Course Almost Ready!
13 April 2016
Photos: Rio Olympics Marathon Course Almost Ready!
The Rio Olympics 2016 organizers say the marathon route is ready for 95%.  The Rio 2016 Organizing committee announced yesterday they had a successful test race last
Sanga gets a second chance in Duesseldorf
13 April 2016
Sanga gets a second chance in Duesseldorf
Philipp Sanga is the fastest runner on the start list of the METRO GROUP Marathon Duesseldorf on 24th April.  
Vienna marathon winner Robert Chemosin plans to invest his prize money to expand his farm in Kenya
11 April 2016
Vienna marathon winner Robert Chemosin plans to invest his prize money to expand his farm in Kenya
Robert Chemosin could hardly have made a more fitting statement with regard to this year’s motto of the Vienna City Marathon: Theatre of Emotions. Asked about the
Watson, Anderson post 400mH WL; Walter Dix completes stunning sprint double
10 April 2016
Watson, Anderson post 400mH WL; Walter Dix completes stunning sprint double
Sage Watson and Jeshua Andersen posted world leading time in the women's 400m hurdles in Tucson, while Walter Dix made an impressive 100m and 200m double in Miami,
South African Lusapho April wins Hannover Marathon for the third time
10 April 2016
South African Lusapho April wins Hannover Marathon for the third time
Lusapho April took the HAJ Hannover Marathon for the third time after his victories in 2011 and 2013, While  Edinah Kwambai of Kenya won the women’s race. The South
Robert Chemosin and Shuko Genemo win windy Vienna Marathon
10 April 2016
Robert Chemosin and Shuko Genemo win windy Vienna Marathon
Robert Chemosin won the Vienna City Marathon, clocking a fine 2:09:48 in very windy conditions. After two Ethiopian victories in the past two years this edition was dominated
Kipserem Wins Marathon Rotterdam
10 April 2016
Kipserem Wins Marathon Rotterdam
Marathon Rotterdam 2016 - Kenya's Marius Kipserem won the men's race , while women's race took Ethiopian Gebresealsea on Sunday, April 10. (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs =
Live Streaming, Results: Vienna, Rome and Hannover Marathons on Sunday
10 April 2016
Live Streaming, Results: Vienna, Rome and Hannover Marathons on Sunday
Watch Live Streaming: Vienna, Rome and Hannover Marathons on Sunday, April 10. Vienna City Marathon 2016 Watch Live Stream here>> Results>> 3:00am - 7:00am (US
Elaine Thompson runs 100m world lead;  Fraser Pryce beaten in 200m
10 April 2016
Elaine Thompson runs 100m world lead; Fraser Pryce beaten in 200m
Beijing World Championships 200m silver medalist Elaine Thompson equalled 100m world lead, while Olympic and World champion Shell-Ann Fraser Pryce was beaten in the 200m on
Live: Marathon Rotterdam 2016
10 April 2016
Live: Marathon Rotterdam 2016
Watch Marathon Rotterdam 2016 - an IAAF gold label road race -  Live Streaming on Sunday, April. 10.  
Rudisha, Farah to contest in Birmingham DL
08 April 2016
Rudisha, Farah to contest in Birmingham DL
World record holder and Olympic champion in 800m David Rudisha has been added to a star studded Birmingham Diamond League meet on 5 June. David Rudisha, who regained his world
Vienna City Marathon: Omari (PB 2:05:16) to lead elites; Kogei (PB 59:46 HM)  to make debut marathon debut
08 April 2016
Vienna City Marathon: Omari (PB 2:05:16) to lead elites; Kogei (PB 59:46 HM) to make debut marathon debut
On stage today during the pre-race press conference in Vienna were some of the elite men’s runners.  While Kenya’s Levy Matebo Omari features the fastest time on the
ROC boss confident Russian athletes will compete at Rio Olympics despite current ban
07 April 2016
ROC boss confident Russian athletes will compete at Rio Olympics despite current ban
Russian track and field athletes will be competing at the Rio Olympic Games this summer, the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) boss Alexander Zhukov told Tass on Wednesday. The
Five women target sub 2:25 in Vienna City Marathon
07 April 2016
Five women target sub 2:25 in Vienna City Marathon
Five women are targeting times of sub 2:25 in this IAAF Gold Label Road Race which will be shown live and worldwide on the internet
Top Kenyan Marathoner Gladys Cherono withdraws from London Marathon
07 April 2016
Top Kenyan Marathoner Gladys Cherono withdraws from London Marathon
Top Kenyan woman marathon runner Gladys Cherono pulled out of this month's London Marathon with an Injury, the London marathon Organizers announced on Wednesday.
Bolt to compete at Cayman Invitational
06 April 2016
Bolt to compete at Cayman Invitational
 The 6-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt will contest at the Cayman Invitational in George Town on 14 May. Usain Bolt will race his first 100m in Cayman Islands'
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