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Koech Chases Historic Third Win, Tanui Eyes Sub-2:20 at 40th Haspa Marathon Hamburg
24 April 2026
Koech Chases Historic Third Win, Tanui Eyes Sub-2:20 at 40th Haspa Marathon Hamburg
Elite fields set for the 2026 Haspa Marathon Hamburg as Bernard Koech targets a third win and Rebecca Tanui chases a sub-2:20 performance on Sunday.
London Marathon 2026 Preview: Sawe Defends Title Against Kiplimo, Tola, and Cheptegei
24 April 2026
London Marathon 2026 Preview: Sawe Defends Title Against Kiplimo, Tola, and Cheptegei
Preview the 2026 London Marathon on April 26, featuring Sebastian Sawe, Jacob Kiplimo, Tigist Assefa, and a world-class elite field.
Kip Keino Classic 2026: Dambile Runs 19.77, Thomas Doubles, Katzberg and Rogers Dominate in Nairobi
24 April 2026
Kip Keino Classic 2026: Dambile Runs 19.77, Thomas Doubles, Katzberg and Rogers Dominate in Nairobi
Dambile clocks 19.77, Thomas doubles with 21.89 WL, Katzberg and Rogers shine at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi.
Kip Keino Classic Preview: World Athletics Continental Tour Gold Meeting
23 April 2026
Kip Keino Classic Preview: World Athletics Continental Tour Gold Meeting
Kip Keino Classic preview: Top stars including Gabby Thomas, Omanyala, Rogers, and Katzberg set for World Athletics Continental Tour Gold in Nairobi.
Simon Ehammer Leads Strong Field at Multistars Brescia 2026 Combined Events Meeting
22 April 2026
Simon Ehammer Leads Strong Field at Multistars Brescia 2026 Combined Events Meeting
Simon Ehammer headlines Multistars Brescia 2026, opening his decathlon season against a strong international field in the prestigious combined events meet.
London Marathon 2026 Final Elite Fields Published
22 April 2026
London Marathon 2026 Final Elite Fields Published
Defending champions Sabastian Sawe and Tigst Assefa lead a stacked London Marathon 2026 elite field, with Hug and Debrunner headlining wheelchair races.
Boston Marathon: John Korir Sets Course Record as Sharon Lokedi Dominates in Historic Double Repeat
20 April 2026
Boston Marathon: John Korir Sets Course Record as Sharon Lokedi Dominates in Historic Double Repeat
John Korir smashes the course record in 2:01:52 while Sharon Lokedi defends her title in 2:18:51, highlighting a historic and deep 2026 Boston Marathon.
Vienna City Marathon 2026: Gezahagn Breaks Course Record as Kiprotich Stuns Men’s Race
19 April 2026
Vienna City Marathon 2026: Gezahagn Breaks Course Record as Kiprotich Stuns Men’s Race
Tigist Gezahagn smashes the course record with 2:20:06 while Fanny Kiprotich shocks the men’s field at the 2026 Vienna City Marathon.
Results - Boston Marathon 2026
19 April 2026
Results - Boston Marathon 2026
View the results, leaderboard and tracking for the 2026 Boston Marathon, a World Athletics Platinum Label Road Race, scheduled for Monday, April 20.
Matata Twins Deliver Rare Double Victory in Istanbul
19 April 2026
Matata Twins Deliver Rare Double Victory in Istanbul
Matata twins secure a rare double victory in Istanbul, delivering a standout performance with both brothers triumphing in their respective races.
Boston Marathon 2026 Preview: Lokedi and Korir Lead Elite Fields on Patriot’s Day
19 April 2026
Boston Marathon 2026 Preview: Lokedi and Korir Lead Elite Fields on Patriot’s Day
Sharon Lokedi and John Korir lead a stacked elite field at the 2026 Boston Marathon, with top contenders and champions set for a thrilling race on Patriot’s Day.
Boston Marathon 2026 Elite Fields: Full List of Confirmed Runners
18 April 2026
Boston Marathon 2026 Elite Fields: Full List of Confirmed Runners
Preview the elite fields for the 2026 Boston Marathon, featuring defending champions Sharon Lokedi and John Korir and a world-class lineup set for April 20.
Vienna City Marathon 2026: Elite Fields Set for Fast Times as Tesfaye and Kibrom Lead the Charge
14 April 2026
Vienna City Marathon 2026: Elite Fields Set for Fast Times as Tesfaye and Kibrom Lead the Charge
Vienna City Marathon 2026 preview: Tesfaye and Kibrom lead elite fields as women target course record and sub-2:20 on April 19.
Fortunato and García Lead Golden Day at World Athletics Race Walking Championships in Brasília
13 April 2026
Fortunato and García Lead Golden Day at World Athletics Race Walking Championships in Brasília
Fortunato and García win gold as Japan and Ecuador impressed at the World Athletics Race Walking Championships in Brasília on April 12.
Gout Gout Breaks World U20 Record as Hull Dominates 5000m at Australian Championships Finale
13 April 2026
Gout Gout Breaks World U20 Record as Hull Dominates 5000m at Australian Championships Finale
Gout Gout smashes the world U20 200m record in 19.67 as Jessica Hull wins 5000m on final day of the 2026 Australian Athletics Championships.
Chekole and Kibiwott Dominate as Milano Marathon Debuts Fast New Course with Standout Performances
12 April 2026
Chekole and Kibiwott Dominate as Milano Marathon Debuts Fast New Course with Standout Performances
Chekole (2:20:15) and Kibiwott (2:06:35) won the 2026 Milano Marathon, delivering standout performances on the new fast point-to-point course.
Domenika Mayer Smashes Course Record with 2:21:26 to Dominate Hannover Marathon
12 April 2026
Domenika Mayer Smashes Course Record with 2:21:26 to Dominate Hannover Marathon
Germany's Domenika Mayer broke Hannover Marathon course record in 2:21:26, wins German title as Kenya's Kibet took men’s race in dramatic fashion with 2:07:53.
Lachlan Kennedy Blazes 9.96 as Nina Kennedy and Cameron Myers Shine on Day 3 of Australian Champions
11 April 2026
Lachlan Kennedy Blazes 9.96 as Nina Kennedy and Cameron Myers Shine on Day 3 of Australian Champions
Lachlan Kennedy runs 9.96 to win 100m, Nina Kennedy claims pole vault title and Cameron Myers completes 1500m-5000m double in Sydney.
Event-by-event preview of the World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships in Brasília
11 April 2026
Event-by-event preview of the World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships in Brasília
Preview the 2026 World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships in Brasília, 333 athletes from 40 nations and the debut of race walk marathon and half marathon.
Myers Runs 3:29.85 as Kennedy Breaks 10-Second Barrier in Dramatic Day 2 at Australian Championships
10 April 2026
Myers Runs 3:29.85 as Kennedy Breaks 10-Second Barrier in Dramatic Day 2 at Australian Championships
Lachlan Kennedy runs 9.96 in 100m heats while Cameron Myers clocks 3:29.85. Women’s 1500m ends in chaos at Australian Championships.
Paris Marathon 2026: Deep Elite Fields Set for High-Quality Showdown
10 April 2026
Paris Marathon 2026: Deep Elite Fields Set for High-Quality Showdown
Elite stars headline the 2026 Paris Marathon with deep men’s and women’s fields, featuring sub-2:05 contenders and a thrilling showdown on April 12.
Robi Leads Hannover Marathon Elite Field as Königstein and Mayer Renew German Title Duel
10 April 2026
Robi Leads Hannover Marathon Elite Field as Königstein and Mayer Renew German Title Duel
Deribe Robi headlines the 2026 Hannover Marathon, while Fabienne Königstein and Domenika Mayer clash for the German title in a high-stakes women’s showdown.
Rotterdam Marathon 2026: Abdi Returns as Elite Field Targets Fast Times on Historic Course
09 April 2026
Rotterdam Marathon 2026: Abdi Returns as Elite Field Targets Fast Times on Historic Course
Elite fields led by Bashir Abdi and Jackline Cherono headline the 2026 Rotterdam Marathon on April 12, with fast times and record attempts expected on the Coolsingel
Gressier clocks 12:51 European record, Ngetich runs 28:58 at Lille
04 April 2026
Gressier clocks 12:51 European record, Ngetich runs 28:58 at Lille
Jimmy Gressier runs 12:51 European 5km record in Lille, Agnes Ngetich clocks 28:58 10km, and Marta Alemayo shines with 14:15 U20 world best.
Kishane Thompson Blazes 14.92 for 150m World Best at Miramar Invitational
04 April 2026
Kishane Thompson Blazes 14.92 for 150m World Best at Miramar Invitational
Kishane Thompson clocks 14.92 to set a 150m world best on track at the Miramar Invitational, delivering one of the fastest sprint performances of 2026.
What Women Runners Actually Want From Their Race Day Gear
01 April 2026
What Women Runners Actually Want From Their Race Day Gear
What women runners want from race day gear: no ride-up shorts, secure pockets, lightweight fabrics, sun protection, and all-day comfort for peak performance.
Myers and Hollingsworth Lead Stellar Night at Maurie Plant Meet
28 March 2026
Myers and Hollingsworth Lead Stellar Night at Maurie Plant Meet
Myers and Hollingsworth dominate the 1500m at the Maurie Plant Meet, as Kennedy sweeps the sprints and Nina Kennedy headlines strong field action in Melbourne.
Maurie Plant Meet Melbourne 2026 Preview: Global Stars Open Continental Tour Gold Season
27 March 2026
Maurie Plant Meet Melbourne 2026 Preview: Global Stars Open Continental Tour Gold Season
Olympic and world champions open the 2026 Maurie Plant Meet in Melbourne, opening the Continental Tour Gold with top clashes in sprints, field, and distance events.
Start Lists Announced for 2026 Maurie Plant Meet Melbourne - World Athletics Gold Meet
26 March 2026
Start Lists Announced for 2026 Maurie Plant Meet Melbourne - World Athletics Gold Meet
Full start lists for the 2026 Maurie Plant Meet Melbourne, featuring world and Olympic stars as the Continental Tour Gold season kicks off outdoors.
World's Best Set to Shine at the 18th TCS World 10K Bengaluru
26 March 2026
World's Best Set to Shine at the 18th TCS World 10K Bengaluru
Harbert Kibet headlines a deep field while Sarah Chelangat defends her title at the 2026 TCS World 10K Bengaluru on April 26 in a race set for fast times.
Tesfaye and Gezahagn lead strong elite women’s field at Vienna City Marathon 2026
26 March 2026
Tesfaye and Gezahagn lead strong elite women’s field at Vienna City Marathon 2026
Elite women lead Vienna City Marathon 2026 as Tesfaye and Gezahagn chase the course record, with defending champion Chepkemoi aiming to retain her title.
Charlton equals world record as Hodgkinson and Hunter Bell lead World indoors final-day highlights
23 March 2026
Charlton equals world record as Hodgkinson and Hunter Bell lead World indoors final-day highlights
Charlton equals world record as Hodgkinson, Hunter Bell and Baldé star on final day of the World Indoor Championships in Toruń.
Ehammer breaks world record as Duplantis, Dosso and Kerr shine on Day 2 in Toruń
21 March 2026
Ehammer breaks world record as Duplantis, Dosso and Kerr shine on Day 2 in Toruń
Ehammer sets heptathlon world record as Duplantis, Dosso and Kerr star on Day 2 of the World Indoor Championships in Toruń with thrilling finals.
Anthony Storms to 60m World Championships Gold in Torun
20 March 2026
Anthony Storms to 60m World Championships Gold in Torun
Anthony wins 60m gold in 6.41 WL as Mahuchikh, Mitton shine and Hibbert tops triple jump at World Indoor Championships day 1 finals.
Event-by-event preview of the women’s competitions at the World Indoor Championships in Torun
19 March 2026
Event-by-event preview of the women’s competitions at the World Indoor Championships in Torun
Women’s event-by-event preview for the 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Torun, featuring top stars, medal contenders and key events to watch.
Event-by-event preview of the men’s competitions at the World Indoor Championships in Torun
19 March 2026
Event-by-event preview of the men’s competitions at the World Indoor Championships in Torun
Men’s event-by-event preview for the 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Torun, featuring top stars, medal contenders and key events to watch.
Arkansas and Georgia claim team titles on final day of NCAA Division I Indoor Championships
15 March 2026
Arkansas and Georgia claim team titles on final day of NCAA Division I Indoor Championships
Arkansas and Georgia win team titles at the 2026 NCAA Division I Indoor Championships in Fayetteville as records fall and stars shine on the final day.
Final Entry Lists Released for World Athletics Indoor Championships Kujawy Pomorze 2026
15 March 2026
Final Entry Lists Released for World Athletics Indoor Championships Kujawy Pomorze 2026
Entry lists confirmed for the World Athletics Indoor Championships Kujawy Pomorze 2026 with 674 athletes from 118 nations, including Olympic champions.
The New Generation of Under-20 Track Stars to Watch Before the Next Olympics
13 March 2026
The New Generation of Under-20 Track Stars to Watch Before the Next Olympics
Teen track and field stars are emerging fast. Discover rising talents like Christian Miller, Bayanda Walaza and Gout Gout who could shape the next Olympic Games.
Duplantis soars to 6.31m world record at Mondo Classic in Uppsala
12 March 2026
Duplantis soars to 6.31m world record at Mondo Classic in Uppsala
Armand Duplantis set a new pole vault world record of 6.31m at the Mondo Classic in Uppsala, Sweden, extending his own global mark in front of home fans.
Oqbe Kibrom targets history in second Vienna City Marathon attempt
12 March 2026
Oqbe Kibrom targets history in second Vienna City Marathon attempt
Oqbe Kibrom returns to the 2026 Vienna City Marathon aiming to become the first Eritrean men’s champion. The 2:05:37 marathoner leads a strong elite field.
Nathan Martin Wins Thriller as Priscah Cherono Dominates at the 2026 Los Angeles Marathon
08 March 2026
Nathan Martin Wins Thriller as Priscah Cherono Dominates at the 2026 Los Angeles Marathon
Nathan Martin edged Michael Kimani Kamau in a dramatic sprint to win the 2026 Los Angeles Marathon, while Kenya’s Priscah Cherono claimed the women’s title.
Chepkirui Defends Title in Thrilling Duel at 2026 Nagoya Women’s Marathon
08 March 2026
Chepkirui Defends Title in Thrilling Duel at 2026 Nagoya Women’s Marathon
Sheila Chepkirui defended her title at the 2026 Nagoya Women’s Marathon, edging Sayaka Sato in a thrilling sprint finish, 2:21:54 to 2:21:56.
Jakob Kiplimo Smashes Half Marathon World Record with 57:20 in Lisbon
08 March 2026
Jakob Kiplimo Smashes Half Marathon World Record with 57:20 in Lisbon
Jakob Kiplimo sets a new half marathon world record of 57:20 at the 2026 Lisbon Half Marathon, while Tsigie Gebreselama wins the women’s race in 1:04:48.
Szymański storms to 7.37 Polish record, Schilder launches 20.69m world lead at ISTAF Indoor Berlin
07 March 2026
Szymański storms to 7.37 Polish record, Schilder launches 20.69m world lead at ISTAF Indoor Berlin
Jakub Szymanski ran a Polish 7.37 record in the 60m hurdles and Jessica Schilder threw a 20.69m world lead at the ISTAF Indoor Berlin World Athletics Tour meeting.
Official Qualifiers Announced for 2026 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships
06 March 2026
Official Qualifiers Announced for 2026 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships
Official qualifiers announced for the 2026 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships set for March 13–14 in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
The Olympic Dream Machine: Inside the Making of a Gold Medalist
05 March 2026
The Olympic Dream Machine: Inside the Making of a Gold Medalist
What does it take to win Olympic gold? Explore the training, science, mindset, and support systems behind the athletes who reach the top of the podium.
Nagoya Women’s Marathon 2026 Elite Field Preview
04 March 2026
Nagoya Women’s Marathon 2026 Elite Field Preview
Defending champion Sheila Chepkirui and Japan’s record holder Honami Maeda headline a deep elite field at the 2026 Nagoya Women’s Marathon on March 8.
Italian Indoor Championships: Fortunato Smashes World Indoor Record as Stars Shine in Ancona
02 March 2026
Italian Indoor Championships: Fortunato Smashes World Indoor Record as Stars Shine in Ancona
Francesco Fortunato broke the 5000m race walk world indoor record at the Italian Indoor Championships as national stars impressed in Ancona.
Highlights: USATF Indoor Championships 2026
01 March 2026
Highlights: USATF Indoor Championships 2026
Report: Hocker wins 3K thriller, Wiley runs 1:59.43, Jackson throws 20.44m U.S. record at the 2026 USATF Indoor Championships in Staten Island.
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