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Usain Bolt Ran History's Fastest Anchor Leg at World Relays
04 May 2015
Usain Bolt Ran History's Fastest Anchor Leg at World Relays
On Saturday night at the World Relays 4x100m final, Usain Bolt split history's fastest anchor leg with 8.65 seconds.
USA Wins Golden World Relays Baton
04 May 2015
USA Wins Golden World Relays Baton
Having won 7 out of 10 events  team USA was the overall winner at  IAAF/BTC World Relays Championships 2015.   The only events USA did not win was men's and
USA Men Break DMR World Record
04 May 2015
USA Men Break DMR World Record
USA team of  Kyle Merber (1200m), Brycen Spratling (400m), Brandon Johnson (800m) and Ben Blankenship (1600m) set a new world distance medley record of
Kandie and Melese Take Prague Marathon Crowns
03 May 2015
Kandie and Melese Take Prague Marathon Crowns
PRESS RELEASE: Felix Kandie might well not have made it to the start line of the Volkswagen Prague Marathon on Sunday morning, feeling the effects of a sore throat. But he
Shawn Barber 5.91m Sets Canadian Pole Vault Record
03 May 2015
Shawn Barber 5.91m Sets Canadian Pole Vault Record
Canadian pole vaulter Shawn Barber cleared 5.91m and improved his own Canadian pole vault record and world leading mark by 1cm on Saturday, May 2 at Longhorn invitational in
Powell Wins 100m in Guadaloupe in 10.08 into strong headwind of -2.6m/s
03 May 2015
Powell Wins 100m in Guadaloupe in 10.08 into strong headwind of -2.6m/s
Former world record holder, Asafa Powell took the win in 100m at the international meeting in Guadaloupe on Saturday, May 2. Powell who has clocked most sub 10 seconds in 100m
World Relays Championships Bahamas : Live Stream, Results, Schedule
01 May 2015
World Relays Championships Bahamas : Live Stream, Results, Schedule
The second edition of IAAF World Relays Championships will take place this Saturday and Sunday in the Bahamas. See links below for live streaming, results and other info.
IAAF Event Previews: World Relays Championships Bahamas 2015
01 May 2015
IAAF Event Previews: World Relays Championships Bahamas 2015
 IAAF Event Previews: World Relays Championships Bahamas May 2-3   Men's Relays Preview Women's Relays
Geoffrey Ronoh seeks to conquer the marathon distance in Prague
30 April 2015
Geoffrey Ronoh seeks to conquer the marathon distance in Prague
Kenya’s conveyor belt of world-class runners produced yet another new name in 2015 as Geoffrey Ronoh became last year’s rising star. Signed as a pacemaker in the Mattoni
Farah to Run 1500m in Birmingham
30 April 2015
Farah to Run 1500m in Birmingham
Double Olympic champion in 5000m and 10000m Mo Farah will compete in 1500m at the Birmingham Grand Prix in June 7. It will be the first time Farah will compete in the event
World Relays Championships Bahamas 2015: Provisional Entry Lists
28 April 2015
World Relays Championships Bahamas 2015: Provisional Entry Lists
World Athletics Relays Championships Bahamas 2015 Provisional Entry ListsIf you cant see the list click here to open pdf file in new window  
$1,4m  Will be Paid at World Realys
28 April 2015
$1,4m Will be Paid at World Realys
 A total prize of USD $1.4 million is on offer to top finishing teams for this weekend's world relay's championships in Bahamas.   There will be also a bonus of $50,000
Kipchoge and Tufa Win London Marathon
26 April 2015
Kipchoge and Tufa Win London Marathon
After a tough race, Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge won the 2015 men's London Marathon in a time of 2:04:42. Kipchoge defeated his countryman Wilson Kipsang (the two time  London
London Marathon: Live Stream, Results, Schedule
26 April 2015
London Marathon: Live Stream, Results, Schedule
Follow world's one of the best marathon races - the 2015 London Marathon Live on Saturday, April 26. Event will start at 8:30am time in London time.  Live
Trinidad and Tobago Bledman and Baptiste Impress in 100m at Tom Jones Memorial
26 April 2015
Trinidad and Tobago Bledman and Baptiste Impress in 100m at Tom Jones Memorial
Trinidad and Tobago top spriners Keston Bledman and Kelly Ann Baptiste shined at Tom Jones Memoria in Gainsville Florida on Saturday.   Bledman the 2-time Olympic games
Several World Leads Fall at Drake Relays
26 April 2015
Several World Leads Fall at Drake Relays
Despite low temperatures and a constant rain this year's Drake Relays saw several world leading marks set during Friday's and Saturday's competition at 'blue oval' in Des Moines,
Kipsang: Kimetto is my Biggest Threat
24 April 2015
Kipsang: Kimetto is my Biggest Threat
Defending London marathon champion Wilson Kipsang admits that his biggest threat at Sunday's London marathon is his training partner and world marathon record holder, Dennis
Merritt vs James Plus Other Top Pro Events to Watch at Drake Relays
23 April 2015
Merritt vs James Plus Other Top Pro Events to Watch at Drake Relays
This Saturday several world class athletes will conetest in the final day of annual Drake Relays in Des Moines, Iowa. But one of the headlines will be men's 400m, where
Lavillenie Wins Street Pole Vault Contest
23 April 2015
Lavillenie Wins Street Pole Vault Contest
World pole vault record holder, Renaud Lavillenie, kicked of his 2015 outdoor season with a solid win at a promotional Drake Relays pole vault contest on the steerts of Des Moines
Drake Relays:  Live Stream and TV Schedule
23 April 2015
Drake Relays: Live Stream and TV Schedule
2015 Drake Relays Live Webcast and TV schedule info. The event will be streamed live from Thursday Apr 22 to Saturday Apr. 25. There will be a mixtiure of different brodcasters for
IAAF Wants to Double Jeptoos Drug Ban
22 April 2015
IAAF Wants to Double Jeptoos Drug Ban
Kenya's top marathoner Rita Jeptoo could face a 4-year ban instead of standard two if track and field governing body (IAAF) gets it's way.   The Court of Arbitration for
Centrowitz and Kampf Win Grand Blue Mile
22 April 2015
Centrowitz and Kampf Win Grand Blue Mile
The 2015 Grand Blue mile winners are Matthew Centrowitz and Heather Kampf.  Centrowitz, the 2013 world championships silver medalist,  clocked  4:03.97
Powell to Compete in Penn Relays this Week
21 April 2015
Powell to Compete in Penn Relays this Week
Former world record holder Asafa Powell will be competing this weekend at annual Penn Relays.    The 33-year-old Powell will represent team Jamaica in 4x100m along
Second fastest man of all time Yohan Blake talks his return to track, training and fututre
21 April 2015
Second fastest man of all time Yohan Blake talks his return to track, training and fututre
IAAF Inside athletics: Ato Boldon interviews Jamaica's sprint star Yohan Blake. 
Watch Tiffany Porter Set World Lead in 100m Hurdles
20 April 2015
Watch Tiffany Porter Set World Lead in 100m Hurdles
Tiffany Porter 12,56 in Clermont. #NTC #Clermont #hurdles #yleisurheilu pic.twitter.com/xdLL00PTud— Jussi Ihamäki (@jussiihamaki) April 19, 2015 Great Brittains Tiffany
Desisa and Rotich Prevail in Boston Marathon
20 April 2015
Desisa and Rotich Prevail in Boston Marathon
Ethiopia's Lelisa Desisa  and Kenya's Caroline Rotich were crowned champions at world oldest marathon, the 119th Boston Marathon, on Monday, April 20.   The 25-year
Botson Marathon: Live Stream, Results, Schedule
20 April 2015
Botson Marathon: Live Stream, Results, Schedule
Follow World's one of the most prestigious road races - the Boston Marathon 2015 Live. Bosotn marathon sheduled for Monday, April 20 and will kick of at 7:00am US eastern time.
Bolt Wins 100m Challenge in Rio de Janeiro
19 April 2015
Bolt Wins 100m Challenge in Rio de Janeiro
 World's fastest man Usain Bolt won his first 100m race of the season at the Mano a Mano challenge in the Jokey Club in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday Morning. Bolt posted
Hannover Marathon: Cheshari Jacob takes win, while Souad Ait Salem takes women's race
19 April 2015
Hannover Marathon: Cheshari Jacob takes win, while Souad Ait Salem takes women's race
Cheshari Jacob and Souad Ait Salem won the 25th edition of the HAJ Hannover Marathon on Sunday. In very good weather conditions 31 year-old Kenyan Jacob clocked 2:09:32. In a
Kenyan Nkanata clocks 20.14 WL in 200m, Porter  impresses with 12.56 in 100 hurdles
19 April 2015
Kenyan Nkanata clocks 20.14 WL in 200m, Porter impresses with 12.56 in 100 hurdles
The US born Kenyan sprinter Carvin Nkanata proved that besides mid-distance and distance events Kenyans can also be succesful in sprints. The 24-year old Nkanta posted world
Ben True and Molly Huddle Set American Road 5km Records at B.A.A. 5k
19 April 2015
Ben True and Molly Huddle Set American Road 5km Records at B.A.A. 5k
Setting new American records Ben True and Molly Huddle took victories at Saturday's B.A.A. 5k in Boston.    Ben True in a sprint finish defeated Kenyas Stephen
Usain Bolt Runs as Guide in Rio de Janeiro
19 April 2015
Usain Bolt Runs as Guide in Rio de Janeiro
World's fastest man Usain Bolt ran as guide, while visiting Rio de Janeiro. On Sunday, April 19 world record holder over 100m and 200m will contest at Copacabana beach in a special
Prandini equals 100m world lead with 10.92
19 April 2015
Prandini equals 100m world lead with 10.92
Mt Sac Relays 2015 -  USA's Jenna Prandini equaled the 100m world lead of 10.92 seconds with a wind-legal on Saturday at Mt. Sac Relays. In the same heat Ana
Hannover Marathon: Kenyans target course record, while Souad Ait Salem looks for second victory in a row
17 April 2015
Hannover Marathon: Kenyans target course record, while Souad Ait Salem looks for second victory in a row
The jubilee edition of the HAJ Hannover Marathon will be boosted by the strongest elite entry in the history of the event. Six Kenyan men are on the start list with personal
 Lagat  to Face Geb in Manchester 10KM
17 April 2015
Lagat to Face Geb in Manchester 10KM
World's two distance running greats Haile Gebrselassie and Bernard lagat will face on May 10 at the Great Manchester run on May 10 over 10km race. Both athletes have been
Eugene to Host World Athletics Championships
16 April 2015
Eugene to Host World Athletics Championships
The 2021 World Athletics Championships will be held for the first time in the US after the IAAF awarded the championships to Eugene, Oregon. council.   The IAAF president
Genzebe Dibaba Wins Laureus Award
15 April 2015
Genzebe Dibaba Wins Laureus Award
Ethiopian star, Genzebe Dibaba, won this year's Laureus Sports Women of the year award on Wednesday, april 15 in Shanghai, China.   Dibaba was awarded world's most famous
IAAF Approves Rio 2016 Qualifying Standards
15 April 2015
IAAF Approves Rio 2016 Qualifying Standards
The IAAF aproved the qualifying standards for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at it's 198th council meeting in Beijing on Wednesday, April 15. Different from previous Oympics,
SA's Magakwe Banned for 2-years
15 April 2015
SA's Magakwe Banned for 2-years
South Africa's top sprinter Simon Magakwe has been suspended for two years for not providing the urine samples to the track and field governing body IAAF in an out of competition
Terer to Return for 2nd Title in Prague
14 April 2015
Terer to Return for 2nd Title in Prague
Can Patrick Terer keep his second promise to the organisers of the Volkswagen Prague Marathon? The relationship between the prestigious marathon and the Kenyan goes back to
Mungara Sets New World Masters Record
13 April 2015
Mungara Sets New World Masters Record
The 41-year old Kenyan marathoner Kenneth Mungara smashed the world masters (over-40) record at the 2015 SuisseGas Milano Marathon. Mungara, who started running only in his
Kovacs Opens With Big PR of  22.35m in Shot, Merritt Hurdles 13.29, while James Runs WL 44.31 in 400m
13 April 2015
Kovacs Opens With Big PR of 22.35m in Shot, Merritt Hurdles 13.29, while James Runs WL 44.31 in 400m
 World'd one of the top shot putters Joe Kovacs opened his 2015 season at the at the 13th Johnson/JJK Invitational in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday. The 25-year-old Kovacs
Thompson Surprises With 10.92 in 100m
12 April 2015
Thompson Surprises With 10.92 in 100m
Usain Bolt and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce were top stars, however Elaine Thompson produced top performance at Saturday's Utech Classic in Jamaica's capital. The University of
Korir Wins Paris Marathon in 2:05:49, Mengistu Drops 6min from PB to Win Women's Race
12 April 2015
Korir Wins Paris Marathon in 2:05:49, Mengistu Drops 6min from PB to Win Women's Race
 Kenya's Mark Korir produced his first major marathon victory at this Sunday's  Paris Marathon. The 30-year-old Korir, who was a runner up at last month's Paris
Lemma Rewarded for Strong Solo Run 2:07:31 , Neuenschwander Takes a Surprise Win in Vienna
12 April 2015
Lemma Rewarded for Strong Solo Run 2:07:31 , Neuenschwander Takes a Surprise Win in Vienna
Fellow-Ethiopian Sisay Lemma stepped in with an amazing performance to secure victory for his country at the Vienna City Marathon where pre-race favourite Getu Feleke dropped out
Usain Bolt Wins 200m at Utech Classic
12 April 2015
Usain Bolt Wins 200m at Utech Classic
The-6-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt ran his first 200m since 2013 Moscow world championships final at the UTECH track classic on Saturday night in Kingston. Usain Bolt
Feleke Targets Sub 2:05 in Vienna Marathon
10 April 2015
Feleke Targets Sub 2:05 in Vienna Marathon
Getu Feleke kept his promise after he took last year’s Vienna City Marathon with a sensational course record of 2:05:41. It is not that long ago when such a time was thought to
Blake Aims Sprint Double at World Championships
09 April 2015
Blake Aims Sprint Double at World Championships
London Olympic silver medalist over 100m and 200m races Yohan Blake of Jamaica is aiming to race both short sprint races at this year's world outdoor championships in Beijng.
Germany's Hahner Prepared in Bekele’s Training Camp to Battle Again with Chepkowny in Vienna Marathon
09 April 2015
Germany's Hahner Prepared in Bekele’s Training Camp to Battle Again with Chepkowny in Vienna Marathon
With a different tactical approach Caroline Chepkwony hopes to succeed at her second attempt in Sunday’s Vienna City Marathon. The Kenyan had a big lead a year ago, but then
9 Sub 2:07 Marathoners set for Paris Marathon
08 April 2015
9 Sub 2:07 Marathoners set for Paris Marathon
Previous champions  Vincent Kipruto and Flomena Cheyech are set to return  to race at Paris Marathon on Sunday, April 13. The 2009 Paris marathon winner Vincent
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