South African sprint sensation Akani Simbine kicked off his 2025 Diamond League campaign with a hard-fought victory in the men’s 100m in Xiamen on April 26. Clocking a solid 9.99 …
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Karsten Warholm: “Weird Feeling” that almost derailed his 300m Hurdles record
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThree-time world champion Karsten Warholm made a thunderous return to the track at the Xiamen Diamond League, obliterating his own 300m hurdles world best in a jaw-dropping 33.05 seconds. The …
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Ethiopia’s Gudaf Tsegay fell just short of victory, finishing second behind Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet in women’s 5000m final at the Xiamen Diamond League, on Saturday afternoon. Chebet, making her season …
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London sets sights on hosting 2029 World Athletics Championships
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooLondon has announced its intention to bid for the 2029 World Athletics Championships following a feasibility study that projects a staggering ÂŁ400 million boost to the UK economy. The bid, …
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‘It’s a journey, not a record every time’-Duplantis reaffirms his pole vaulting philosophy
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooPole vault phenomenon Armand “Mondo” Duplantis once again reminded the athletics world why he remains the man to beat, securing a decisive victory at the Xiamen Diamond League on Saturday, …
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Quincy Wilson’s Blazing 43.99 anchor leg Powers Bullis to U.S. 4x400m National Record at Penn Relays
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe 2025 Penn Relays delivered one of the most electrifying high school 4x400m races in history, as Bullis School led by 17-year-old Olympian Quincy Wilson, shattered a 40-year-old national record …
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Mondo Duplantis kicks off outdoor season with victory at Xiamen Diamond League 2025
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooSwedish pole vault sensation Armand “Mondo” Duplantis kicked off his 2025 outdoor season with a decisive win at the Xiamen Diamond League meeting on Saturday, 26 April. The world record …
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Samuel Firewu stuns Olympic Champion El Bakkali to claim Steeplechase Gold in Xiamen
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooEthiopia’s Samuel Firewu delivered a masterclass in tactical racing, dethroning Olympic champion Soufiane El Bakkali to win the men’s 3000m steeplechase at the Diamond League Meeting in Xiamen. Firewu not …
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Karsten Warholm shatters 300m Hurdles World Best at Xiamen Diamond League Debut
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThree-time world champion Karsten Warholm made a spectacular start to his 2025 season, breaking his own world best in the 300m hurdles at the Wanda Diamond League opener in Xiamen …
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Danielle Williams Stuns in Xiamen as Tobi Amusan and Devynne Charlton Stumble
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooJamaica’s sprint hurdler Danielle Williams delivered a spectacular performance at the Xiamen Diamond League, to claim victory in the women’s 100m hurdles with a time of 12.53 seconds. The race …
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Valarie Allman dominates Women’s Discus throw at Xiamen Diamond League
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooUSA’s Valarie Allman dominated the Diamond League in Xiamen with a huge third-round discus throw of 68.95 meters. Cuba’s Yaime PĂ©rez, the 2019 world champion, claimed second place with a …
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Tinch Cordell Upsets Holloway With World-Leading Hurdles Win in Xiamen
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe Xiamen Diamond League delivered an electrifying men’s 110m hurdles race, with American sprinter Cordell Tinch seizing the spotlight in a dominant performance. Clocking a world-leading time of 13.06 seconds, Tinch …
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Faith Kipyegon Dominates Xiamen Diamond League 1000m, narrowly missing World Record
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOlympic champion Faith Kipyegon came agonizingly close to breaking the 1,000m world record, clocking an impressive 2:29.21—just 0.17 seconds shy of the all-time mark, at the Xiamen Diamond League in …
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Akani Simbine stamps authority in Xiamen With Stunning 9.99s 100m Victory
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooSouth Africa’s Akani Simbine maintained his superb 2025 form, winning the 100m in 9.99 seconds at Xiamen Diamond League. Simbine finished well ahead of Kenya’s Ferdinand Omanyala, who took second …
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Shericka Jackson stumbles in 200m return as Anavia Battle stuns at Xiamen Diamond League
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe Xiamen Diamond League delivered a night of high drama as two-time world 200m champion Shericka Jackson suffered a shock defeat in her long-awaited return to the track. American sprinter …
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Yaroslava Mahuchikh soars to victory in women’s High jump at Xiamen Diamond League
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooYaroslava Mahuchikh continued her high jump dominance with a thrilling win at the Xiamen Diamond League, clearing an impressive 1.97 meters. The Ukrainian star edged out tough competition from Australia’s …
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Xiamen Diamond League: Olympic Champion Beatrice Chebet runs a Meet Record to win the women’s 5000m
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooKenyan long-distance star Beatrice Chebet kicked off her track season with a commanding performance at the Diamond League Meeting in Xiamen on Saturday. The world 5000m bronze medalist not only …
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Kirani James stunned in 400m as Bayapo Ndori shatters Meet Record in Xiamen Diamond League Opener
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe 2025 Wanda Diamond League season kicked off with a jaw-dropping upset in Xiamen as Botswana’s Bayapo Ndori stunned Olympic champion Kirani James in the men’s 400m, setting a new …
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Agnes Ngetich breaks women-only world 10km record with 29:27 in Herzogenaurach
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooKenya’s Agnes Ngetich has made history by becoming the first woman to break the 30-minute barrier in a women-only 10km race. Clocking an astonishing 29:27 at the Adizero Road To Records event in Herzogenaurach, …
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“Sub-Nine is Possible”: Could a revolutionary new track erase Usain Bolt’s legendary 100m record?
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooUsain Bolt’s 100-meter world record of 9.58 seconds, set at the 2009 World Championships in Berlin, has long been considered untouchable. For over a decade, no sprinter has come close …
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Ackera Nugent dominates women’s 100mH at the John McDonnell Invitational
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooReigning World Indoor bronze medalist Ackera Nugent, reaffirmed her status as one of the world’s premier hurdlers with a commanding win in the 100m hurdles at the John McDonnell Invitational …
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‘Once I’m healthy, anything is possible’-Shericka Jackson opens up about 200m World Record ambitions ahead of Xiamen Diamond League showdown
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooJamaican sprint sensation Shericka Jackson has her sights set on breaking the women’s 200m world record as she prepares to compete at the 2025 Xiamen Diamond League this Saturday, April …
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Xiamen Diamond League: Time and place to watch Christian Coleman in 1st Diamond League leg of 2025
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe 2025 Diamond League season kicks off with its first leg in Xiamen, China, where sprint superstar Christian Coleman will headline a star-studded men’s 100m race. The American speedster, a …
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‘We’ll see after the finish line’: Faith Kipyegon poised to challenge 1000m World Record in Xiamen Diamond League
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThree-time Olympic gold medallist Faith Kipyegon will challenge Svetlana Masterkova’s long-standing 1000m world record of 2:28.98 at the Xiamen Diamond League on Saturday, April 26. Kipyegon, who already holds the …
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Christian Coleman eyes redemption at Xiamen Diamond League
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe 2025 Wanda Diamond League season kicks off with a star-studded men’s 100m race in Xiamen, where American sprinter Christian Coleman returns to the scene of his 2023 triumph. Coleman, who …
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Gabby Thomas reveals why New Balance earned her loyalty
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOlympic champion Gabby Thomas has revealed how her partnership with New Balance transformed her career, calling it a pivotal moment that went beyond financial support. The 28-year-old sprinter, who claimed …
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Gift Leotlela roars back into form to claim 100m crown at SA ChampionshipsÂ
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooTwo time Olympian Gift Leotlela made a stunning comeback, securing his first senior national 100m title at the South African Athletics Championships in Potchefstroom. The 26-year-old edged out rising star …
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Jamaica’s Sprint Stars Fraser-Pryce, Jackson, and Thompson lead star-studded squad for 2025 World Relays
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) has announced a star-studded 39-member team for the 2025 World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, China. Headlined by global sprint icons Shericka Jackson, Kishane Thompson, …
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Uganda’s Kiplimo and Chesang set to shine at 2025 London Marathon debut
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooUganda’s Jacob Kiplimo and Stella Chesang will debut in marathons at the 2025 TCS London Marathon on April 27. Both athletes, known for their dominance in track and road racing, …
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Bayanda Walaza expresses disappointment over Akani Simbine’s absence at National Championships
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl Oyoo Rising sprint sensation Bayanda Walaza has voiced his frustration after South African record holder Akani Simbine opted to skip the National Championships, choosing instead to focus on the upcoming Diamond …
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‘We’re spoiled for choice’-Paul Tergat confident in next generation post-Kipchoge
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooKenya’s dominance in long-distance running remains unchallenged, and marathon legend Paul Tergat is confident that the nation’s pipeline of elite athletes will ensure continued success even as Eliud Kipchoge, the …
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Sha’Carri Richardson & Noah Lyles Skip World Relays
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou are just weeks away, but Team USA will be without two of its biggest stars, reigning world champions Sha’Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles . Last year, Noah Lyles …
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London Marathon boycotts X over toxic Social Media Environment
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe London Marathon has announced it will no longer engage with X (formerly Twitter), citing the platform’s increasingly hostile environment. Race director Hugh Brasher condemned the social media site for …
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TCS London Marathon Crowned World’s Strongest Marathon Brand Ahead of 45th Edition
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAs the world gears up for the 45th edition of the iconic TCS London Marathon this Sunday, the race has achieved a new accolade, being named the world’s strongest marathon …
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Fifth Athletics Kenya weekend meet set to ignite Ulinzi Complex
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAthletics Kenya prepares for the fifth Track and Field weekend meet this Friday at Nairobi’s Ulinzi Sports Complex. With regional championships approaching, this event offers athletes a vital chance to …
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The 2025 Boston Marathon saw an impressive 28,845 runners cross the starting line in Hopkinton, but 2,825 registered participants were notably absent. Despite border security concerns, this year’s 8.9% no-show …
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Olympic medalists Kenny Bednarek lead USA’s Charge for World Athletics Relays in China
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOlympic silver medalist Kenny Bednarek and relay powerhouse TeeTee Terry, headline a formidable USA Track and Field squad aiming to dominate the global stage at the World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, China, from May 10-11. The …
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London Marathon 2025: Race Director Predicts Eliud Kipchoge Surprise as Jacob Kiplimo Eyes History
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe 2025 TCS London Marathon is set to be one of the most memorable editions in history as legendary runner Eliud Kipchoge makes his highly anticipated return—potentially for the final …
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London Marathon awaits EHRC report before transgender participant decision
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe London Marathon organizers have announced they will await guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) and Sport England before making any definitive decisions regarding the categorization of …
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Sifan Hassan donates Paris Olympic Marathon singlet to Museum of World Athletics
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooReigning Women’s World Athlete of the Year Sifan Hassan, has donated her Paris 2024 Olympic marathon-winning singlet and bib to the Museum of World Athletics (MOWA). The gesture comes as …
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Faith Kipyegon to chase historic sub-4 minute mile in Paris
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThree-time Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon is set to make history by attempting the first-ever sub-4-minute mile by a woman, a feat that has eluded female athletes for decades. Nike and …
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Poland and Netherlands Reveal Strong Line-Ups for World Athletics Relays Guangzhou
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooPowerhouse relay nations Poland and the Netherlands have unveiled their formidable squads for the World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, China on May 10-11. The event, a critical qualifying opportunity for …
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Kishane Thompson, Russell lead star-studded Lineup for Grand PrixÂ
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOlympic 100m silver medallist Kishane Thompson and 100m hurdles champion Masai Russell will headline the seventh Racers Grand Prix meet. This highly regarded meet will take place from 7:00 PM …
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Teen Sensation Gout Gout secures World Athletics Championships spot
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAt only 17, Gout Gout has officially secured a spot on Australia’s team for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The rising star, known for blistering speed in local races, …
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World record-holder Alekna and Denny to renew their rivalry in Dresden
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooWorld discsuss record holder Mykolas Alekna, will renew his rivalry with Australia’s Matthew Denny at the Golden Oval in Dresden on 1 June at the World Athletics Continental Tour Silver meeting.  The 21-year-old …
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‘You can’t force some things to happen’-Hellen Obiri speaks out after Boston Marathon heartbreak
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooKenyan long-distance star Hellen Obiri has broken her silence after falling short of a historic third consecutive victory at the 129th Boston Marathon, finishing second behind compatriot Sharon Lokedi. Despite …
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Boston Marathon Champion John Korir to Donate Ksh19.5 Million Prize to Kenyan School
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe newly crowned Boston Marathon champion John Korir has pledged to donate part of his Ksh19.5 million ($150,000) prize money to Transcend Talent Academy, a little-known school in Trans Nzoia …
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Paula Radcliffe bids farewell to Road Racing after historic Boston Marathon finish
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooLegendary British marathoner Paula Radcliffe has officially retired from competitive road racing after completing the Boston Marathon and earning the prestigious Six Star Medal. The 51-year-old marathon legend, former world …
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The highly anticipated 2025 TCS London Marathon has suffered a major setback with the withdrawal of Ethiopian legend Kenenisa Bekele, dashing hopes of a long-awaited clash with his rival, Eliud …
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Letsile Tebogo set to ignite the Track in Shanghai/Keqiao Diamond League
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOlympic 200m champion, Letsile Tebogo, is gearing up for an electrifying performance at the Wanda Diamond League meeting in Shanghai/Keqiao on 3 May 2024. The 21-year-old phenom will compete in …