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Tokyo Marathon: Takele Defends Title in Sprint Finish, Kosgei Smashes Course Record
01 March 2026
Tokyo Marathon: Takele Defends Title in Sprint Finish, Kosgei Smashes Course Record
Takele won a dramatic Tokyo Marathon sprint in 2:03:37, while Kosgei smashed the course record with a dominant 2:14:29 victory.
Karalis Clears 6.17m at Greek Indoors to Become Second-Highest Pole Vaulter in History
28 February 2026
Karalis Clears 6.17m at Greek Indoors to Become Second-Highest Pole Vaulter in History
Emmanouil Karalis cleared 6.17m at the 2026 Greek Indoor Championships to move to second on the world all-time list behind Armand Duplantis.
Tokyo Marathon 2026 Preview: Stacked Men’s and Women’s Elite Fields
25 February 2026
Tokyo Marathon 2026 Preview: Stacked Men’s and Women’s Elite Fields
Tokyo Marathon 2026 preview: Mutiso, Kiplagat and Takele lead a record-chasing men’s field, while Feysa, Kebede and Kosgei headline a stacked women’s race.
Duplantis Clears 6.06m World Lead to Win All Star Perche 2026 Season Opener
22 February 2026
Duplantis Clears 6.06m World Lead to Win All Star Perche 2026 Season Opener
Armand Duplantis won All Star Perche 2026 with a 6.06m world lead, while Amálie Švábíková took the women’s title in a 4.76m countback thriller.
Dosso and Charlton Set World Leads at Copernicus Cup in Toruń
22 February 2026
Dosso and Charlton Set World Leads at Copernicus Cup in Toruń
Dosso (6.99) and Charlton (7.77) set world leads at the 2026 Copernicus Cup in Toruń as records, national marks and tour titles highlight the Indoor Tour finale.
Kibet Runs 26:39 World Lead, Schrub and Keith Break European Records at 10K Facsa Castellón
22 February 2026
Kibet Runs 26:39 World Lead, Schrub and Keith Break European Records at 10K Facsa Castellón
Harbert Kibet clocked 26:39 world lead as Yann Schrub and Megan Keith set European records at the 2026 10K Facsa Castellón in Spain.
Duplantis Returns at All Star Perche in Clermont-Ferrand
21 February 2026
Duplantis Returns at All Star Perche in Clermont-Ferrand
Armand Duplantis returns at the All Star Perche in Clermont-Ferrand, facing Karalis, Kendricks and Lightfoot in a world-class indoor pole vault clash.
ORLEN Copernicus Cup in Torun event by event preview
21 February 2026
ORLEN Copernicus Cup in Torun event by event preview
World champions Devynne Charlton and Ditaji Kambundji headline a stacked ORLEN Copernicus Cup in Toruń, the World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold final.
Keely Hodgkinson Breaks 800m World Record with 1:54.87 in Liévin
19 February 2026
Keely Hodgkinson Breaks 800m World Record with 1:54.87 in Liévin
Keely Hodgkinson smashed the women’s 800m indoor world record with 1:54.87 at the 2026 Meeting de Liévin, breaking Jolanda Čeplak’s 23-year-old mark.
Meeting Liévin 2026 Preview: Hodgkinson Targets World Record at World Indoor Tour Gold
18 February 2026
Meeting Liévin 2026 Preview: Hodgkinson Targets World Record at World Indoor Tour Gold
Keely Hodgkinson leads a star-studded Meeting Liévin 2026 as she targets the 800m world indoor record at the World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold.
Cole Hocker Breaks American Indoor Mile Record with 3:45.94 at ASICS Sound Invite
15 February 2026
Cole Hocker Breaks American Indoor Mile Record with 3:45.94 at ASICS Sound Invite
Cole Hocker ran 3:45.94 to break the American indoor mile record at the ASICS Sound Invite, becoming the second-fastest man in history.
Dominant Performances and Records at the 2026 Barcelona Half Marathon
15 February 2026
Dominant Performances and Records at the 2026 Barcelona Half Marathon
Hagos Gebrhiwet won the 2026 Barcelona Half Marathon in 58:05 as Loice Chemnung set a course record and Weini Kelati broke her American record.
Kitata Wins Thriller by Photo Finish as Vainio Breaks National Record at 2026 Seville Marathon
15 February 2026
Kitata Wins Thriller by Photo Finish as Vainio Breaks National Record at 2026 Seville Marathon
Shura Kitata won the 2026 Seville Marathon in a 2:03:58 photo finish as Alisa Vainio set a Finnish record of 2:20:39 in a historic edition.
Keely Hodgkinson Blazes 1:56.33 in Birmingham, Third on World Indoor All-Time List
15 February 2026
Keely Hodgkinson Blazes 1:56.33 in Birmingham, Third on World Indoor All-Time List
Keely Hodgkinson delivered a sensational gun-to-tape performance to clock 1:56.33 in the 800m heats at the UK Indoor Championships in Birmingham on Saturday (14), rocketing to
Kamworor Dominates RAK Half Marathon in Triumphant Return
14 February 2026
Kamworor Dominates RAK Half Marathon in Triumphant Return
Geoffrey Kamworor won the RAK Half Marathon in 58:14, while Ethiopia’s Asmarech Anley claimed the women’s title in 67:22 on her debut.
Geoffrey Kamworor Returns to Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon 2026 | Elite Field Preview
13 February 2026
Geoffrey Kamworor Returns to Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon 2026 | Elite Field Preview
Geoffrey Kamworor returns to the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon 13 years after his breakthrough win, facing a stacked elite field on a fast Al Marjan Island course.
Saraboyukov soars to world lead of 8.45m as 12 meeting records fall in Belgrade
11 February 2026
Saraboyukov soars to world lead of 8.45m as 12 meeting records fall in Belgrade
World leads by Saraboyukov (8.45m), Steen (22.07m) and Werro (1:57.27) highlight a thrilling Belgrade Indoor Meeting packed with records and elite performances.
Belgrade Indoor Meeting: Tentoglou, Dosso and Doom Lead Star-Studded Showdown
11 February 2026
Belgrade Indoor Meeting: Tentoglou, Dosso and Doom Lead Star-Studded Showdown
Olympic and world medallists light up the 2026 Belgrade Indoor Meeting as Tentoglou, Dosso and Doom lead fast races and big jumps at Banjica.
The Best Sprint Spikes in 2026 by TrackSpikes.co
10 February 2026
The Best Sprint Spikes in 2026 by TrackSpikes.co
Athlete-tested rankings of the best sprint spikes for 2026. TrackSpikes.co reviews Nike, Adidas, Puma & more to find the top-performing spikes.
Belgrade Indoor Meeting 2026 Final Entry Lists Published
10 February 2026
Belgrade Indoor Meeting 2026 Final Entry Lists Published
Belgrade Indoor Meeting brings world-class action on February 11 with elite 60m sprints, hurdles, jumps, shot put and top 800m and 3000m fields at World Indoor Tour
Karlsruhe Indoor Meeting Results: World Leads for Hunter Bell, Mahuchikh, Stark
09 February 2026
Karlsruhe Indoor Meeting Results: World Leads for Hunter Bell, Mahuchikh, Stark
Hunter Bell’s world lead, Mahuchikh’s 2.01m and Stark’s 7.86 power a thrilling night of records and fast times at the Karlsruhe Indoor Meeting.
Femke Bol smashes Dutch 800m record with 1:59.07 debut win in Metz
08 February 2026
Femke Bol smashes Dutch 800m record with 1:59.07 debut win in Metz
Femke Bol wins her indoor 800m debut in Metz in 1:59.07, breaking the Dutch national record with splits of 27.0, 57.8 and 1:28.0 en route to victory.
Femke Bol’s Bold 800 m Debut in Metz: What to Expect
07 February 2026
Femke Bol’s Bold 800 m Debut in Metz: What to Expect
Femke Bol makes her 800m debut at the Metz Indoor Meeting, stepping up from 400m stardom. Preview, predictions, start time and how to watch live.
Indoor Meeting Karlsruhe Event by Event Preview
07 February 2026
Indoor Meeting Karlsruhe Event by Event Preview
World record holder Yaroslava Mahuchikh, Malaika Mihambo and Elliot Crestan lead a stacked field at the INIT Indoor Karlsruhe World Indoor Tour Gold meeting.
Entry Lists for the INIT Indoor Meeting Karlsruhe 2026 Published
06 February 2026
Entry Lists for the INIT Indoor Meeting Karlsruhe 2026 Published
Elite athletes headline the Karlsruhe Indoor Meeting with stacked start lists across middle distance, sprints, hurdles and field events.
Madrid Indoor thrills: Attaoui attacks world record, breaks European mark as world leads fall
06 February 2026
Madrid Indoor thrills: Attaoui attacks world record, breaks European mark as world leads fall
Mohamed Attaoui broke the European 1000m record in Madrid with a bold world record bid, while world leads fell in the shot put and long jump.
World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold Madrid Preview: Records in Sight and Elite Fields at Gallur
05 February 2026
World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold Madrid Preview: Records in Sight and Elite Fields at Gallur
Preview of the 2026 World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold Madrid featuring Attaoui’s 1000m world record bid, plus elite fields in the 800m, 1500m, sprints and jumps.
Entry Lists for the World Indoor Tour Gold Madrid 2026 Published
04 February 2026
Entry Lists for the World Indoor Tour Gold Madrid 2026 Published
Complete entry lists for the 2026 World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold Madrid, featuring stars across the 60m, 800m, 1500m, hurdles, jumps and throws at Gallur Arena.
Schedule: Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games
04 February 2026
Schedule: Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games
Winter Olympics 2026 schedule guide: full calendar, competition dates and daily events for every sport at the Milano-Cortina Games.
Czech Indoor Gala: World Leads, European Record and Nine Meeting Marks Fall in Sold-Out Ostrava
03 February 2026
Czech Indoor Gala: World Leads, European Record and Nine Meeting Marks Fall in Sold-Out Ostrava
Records tumbled in Ostrava as Crestan, Molnár and Klaver delivered world leads and a European record at a thrilling Czech Indoor Gala.
Multiple Olympic and World Champions Set for Czech Indoor Gala Ostrava 2026 Showpiece
02 February 2026
Multiple Olympic and World Champions Set for Czech Indoor Gala Ostrava 2026 Showpiece
Olympic champions, world leaders and sprint stars headline a packed Czech Indoor Gala in Ostrava as the World Indoor Tour Gold season heats up.
Czech Indoor Gala 2026 Entry Lists
02 February 2026
Czech Indoor Gala 2026 Entry Lists
See the full entry lists and top athletes for the 2026 Czech Indoor Gala Ostrava, featuring global stars across sprints, hurdles, middle distance, jumps and throws.
Cam Myers Makes History as Youngest Wanamaker Mile Champion at Millrose Games
02 February 2026
Cam Myers Makes History as Youngest Wanamaker Mile Champion at Millrose Games
Cam Myers makes history as youngest Wanamaker Mile champion at the Millrose Games, while Nikki Hiltz, Cole Hocker and Rajindra Campbell shine with world leads.
Melak and Dessie Lead Ethiopian Sweep at Dubai Marathon 25th Anniversary
01 February 2026
Melak and Dessie Lead Ethiopian Sweep at Dubai Marathon 25th Anniversary
Nibret Melak wins in 2:04:00 and Anchinalu Dessie runs 2:18:31 as Ethiopia sweeps the Dubai Marathon, continuing its long history of dominance.
Millrose Games: Nuguse Chases Mile History, Kerr-Hocker-Fisher Clash in Epic Two Miles Showdown
31 January 2026
Millrose Games: Nuguse Chases Mile History, Kerr-Hocker-Fisher Clash in Epic Two Miles Showdown
Preview: Olympic champions and world record holders collide at the 2026 Millrose Games as Nuguse, Kerr, Hocker and Brazier headline a stacked night in New York.
Preview: Dubai Marathon celebrates 25 years of speed, history, and breakthrough performances
30 January 2026
Preview: Dubai Marathon celebrates 25 years of speed, history, and breakthrough performances
Dubai Marathon marks 25 years of fast racing, historic debuts and course records, as cool conditions set the stage for another world-class showdown.
Millrose Games 2026 Start Lists Released for World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold Meeting
29 January 2026
Millrose Games 2026 Start Lists Released for World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold Meeting
Start lists and entries confirmed for the 2026 Millrose Games, the second World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold meeting at The Armory in New York.
Furlani, Bapte and Bradford set world leads at Meeting de Paris Indoor
25 January 2026
Furlani, Bapte and Bradford set world leads at Meeting de Paris Indoor
Furlani jumps 8.33m, Bapte runs 7.92 hurdles, and Bradford clears 5.90m world lead as records and fast times headline the Paris Indoor meet.
Battocletti and Ntakaturimana Win Campaccio Cross Country
25 January 2026
Battocletti and Ntakaturimana Win Campaccio Cross Country
Battocletti and Ntakaturimana secured dominant wins at the 69th Campaccio Cross Country in cold, rainy conditions in San Giorgio su Legnano.
Zeineba Yimer breaks course record, Roudolff wins thriller at Sevilla Half Marathon
25 January 2026
Zeineba Yimer breaks course record, Roudolff wins thriller at Sevilla Half Marathon
Zeineba Yimer sets a 1:06:33 course record while Emmanuel Roudolff edges a sprint finish to win the 2026 Sevilla Half Marathon.
Hoey smashes world indoor 800m record with 1:42.50; Kessler runs 4:48.79 world best for 2000m
24 January 2026
Hoey smashes world indoor 800m record with 1:42.50; Kessler runs 4:48.79 world best for 2000m
World records fall in Boston as Josh Hoey clocks 1:42.50 for 800m and Hobbs Kessler runs 4:48.79 for 2000m at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix.
Olympic Champions and World Stars Headline New Balance Indoor Grand Prix in Boston
23 January 2026
Olympic Champions and World Stars Headline New Balance Indoor Grand Prix in Boston
Noah Lyles leads a star-studded New Balance Indoor Grand Prix in Boston as Olympic champions and world medallists clash across sprints, hurdles and distance.
BAUHAUS-galan Indoor: Glave stuns sprint stars as records and world leads fall in Stockholm
22 January 2026
BAUHAUS-galan Indoor: Glave stuns sprint stars as records and world leads fall in Stockholm
Romell Glave stunned the sprint stars at the BAUHAUS-galan Indoor in Stockholm, winning the men’s 60m as world leads and meeting records lit up the night.
New Balance Indoor Grand Prix Final Entry Lists Published
20 January 2026
New Balance Indoor Grand Prix Final Entry Lists Published
Explore the final entry lists for the 2026 New Balance Indoor Grand Prix featuring elite sprints, middle-distance races, hurdles, field events.
BAUHAUS-galan Indoor Preview: Global Sprint Fireworks and Elite Middle-Distance Duels in Stockholm
19 January 2026
BAUHAUS-galan Indoor Preview: Global Sprint Fireworks and Elite Middle-Distance Duels in Stockholm
World sprint stars Kishane Thompson, Jeremiah Azu and the Clayton sisters headline the BAUHAUS-galan Indoor in Stockholm on January 22.
Mark English Breaks Irish Indoor 800m Record with 1:44.65 at CMCM Indoor Meeting Luxembourg
18 January 2026
Mark English Breaks Irish Indoor 800m Record with 1:44.65 at CMCM Indoor Meeting Luxembourg
Mark English won the CMCM Indoor Meeting in Luxembourg in 1:44.65, breaking the Irish indoor 800m record and equalling the meeting record.
Winfred Yavi and Berihu Aregawi Lead Star-Studded Juan Muguerza Cross Country in Elgoibar
18 January 2026
Winfred Yavi and Berihu Aregawi Lead Star-Studded Juan Muguerza Cross Country in Elgoibar
Olympic champions Winfred Yavi and Berihu Aregawi headline the Juan Muguerza Cross Country in Elgoibar, a World Athletics Cross Country Tour Gold meeting.
Tadu Abate and Yeshi Chekole Claim Titles at Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026
18 January 2026
Tadu Abate and Yeshi Chekole Claim Titles at Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026
Tadu Abate and Yeshi Kalayu Chekole claimed victory at the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026 as Ethiopia swept both elite titles on the new Mumbai course.
Keely Hodgkinson confirms indoor return in Liévin
17 January 2026
Keely Hodgkinson confirms indoor return in Liévin
Keely Hodgkinson will return to indoor racing at the Liévin Meeting on February 19, renewing her bid for fast times at one of the world’s quickest indoor tracks.
Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026 Preview: Elite Field Targets Records
13 January 2026
Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026 Preview: Elite Field Targets Records
A world-class field headlines the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026 as eight men and six women arrive with PBs faster than the course records.
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