Two-time Olympic silver medalist Kenny Bednarek has pulled the curtain back on the financial realities of track and field, raising tough questions about how elite athletes are valued. In 2025, …
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Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce: Why I believe in Jamaica’s Track Future
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooJamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has voiced unwavering confidence in the future of Jamaican track and field, insisting that the island nation’s sprinting legacy is in safe, capable hands. The …
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Neeraj Chopra Reclaims Doha Bragging Rights With Mammoth Over 90m Throw
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooNeeraj Chopra reaffirmed his status among the world’s javelin elite on Friday night (16) at the Jehour Doha Meeting, launching a sensational personal best and Indian national record of 90.23 …
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Letsile Tebogo Scorches 200m Field to Claim Victory in Doha Diamond League
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooBotswana’s sprint sensation, Letsile Tebogo, made a stunning debut at the Doha Diamond League, blazing to victory in the men’s 200m on Friday, 16 May. The 21-year-old, fresh off his …
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Shanieka Ricketts Soars to Victory at Doha Diamond League with Season-Best Jump
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooJamaica’s Shanieka Ricketts continued her fine form on the international stage, claiming victory in the women’s triple jump at the Doha Diamond League with a season-best leap of 14.72 metres. …
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Tshepiso Masalela Storms to 800m Victory with World Lead in Doha
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooBotswana’s Tshepiso Masalela delivered a sensational performance at the Doha Diamond League, storming to victory in the men’s 800m with a world-leading time of 1:43.11. In a fiercely contested race, …
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Alarm as American sprint star Noah Lyles pulls out of Atlanta City Games
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOlympic champion Noah Lyles, who was tipped for a possible record-breaking performance in the 150m, has pulled out of the 2025 Adidas Atlanta City Games due to injury. The announcement …
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Lachlan Kennedy Backs Gout Gout Amid ,“Ducking” Claims
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAustralian sprint star Lachlan Kennedy has thrown his support behind teenage sensation Gout Gout after the rising talent came under fire from an American rival. Gout will race in Monaco …
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Michael Johnson rejigs Grand Slam format after fan feedback
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe Grand Slam Track series has delivered electric moments on the track since its debut, from Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s blistering 52.76 in the 400m hurdles to Danielle Williams’ $100,000 win for …
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‘I want to run that 150’-Fred Kerley Issues Heartfelt Appeal Ahead of Atlanta City Games
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAs anticipation builds for this weekend’s Adidas Atlanta City Games, sprint star Fred Kerley has publicly expressed his desire to join the showpiece 150m race. In a post on X …
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Kenny Bednarek: How Sacrificing Friendships Justifies the Pursuit of Greatness in Sports
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooGreatness comes at a price — a cost often hidden behind the bright lights, medals, and roaring stadiums. For American sprinter Kenny Bednarek, that price hasn’t just been measured in …
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Doha Diamond League: Time and Place to Watch Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Letsile Tebogo in 3rd Diamond League Leg of 2025
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe highly anticipated third leg of the 2025 Wanda Diamond League lands in Doha this Friday, May 16, with sprint stars Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Letsile Tebogo set to headline the …
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Letsile Tebogo Eyes Doha Redemption as He Doubles Up in 100m and 200m
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooBotswana’s sprint sensation Letsile Tebogo is gearing up for a crucial 200m showdown at the Diamond League meeting in Doha, marking his second outing in the event this season. The …
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AIU Suspends Ukraine’s Maryna Bekh-Romanchuk After Positive Testosterone Test
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooUkrainian track and field star Maryna Bekh-Romanchuk has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for testosterone, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced on Thursday. The AIU, which oversees doping controls …
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Can Sha’Carri Richardson Silence Her Critics With a Sub-11 Blast in Tokyo?
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAfter months of speculation and silence, Sha’Carri Richardson is finally set to make her long-awaited season debut and the world will be watching. The reigning world champion announced via social …
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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce: Can the Sprint Queen Reclaim Her Throne in Doha?
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooJamaican sprint icon Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce will make her highly anticipated return to the Diamond League circuit this Friday in Doha, marking her first appearance since 2022. Fraser-Pryce, often billed as …
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Can Noah Lyles Truly Be the King of Sprinting if Canada Keeps Stealing the Relay Spotlight?
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe reigning 100m Olympic champion Noah Lyles has made no secret of his ambitions, to cement his status as the undisputed king of sprinting in this era. Yet, while Lyles …
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Akani Simbine: Why He is Untouchable on Relay Anchor Leg
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooSouth African sprint star Akani Simbine has issued a bold statement to his rivals, underlining exactly why he remains one of the most formidable athletes on the relay anchor leg. …
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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce to Be Honored with Award Earned by Usain Bolt 16 Years Ago
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooSixteen years after Usain Bolt received one of the country’s highest honors, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is set to receive a similar accolade. Back in 2009, following a record-shattering season that saw …
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“We Are Going to Take Over”: Bayanda Walaza Warns Rivals After South Africa’s Historic World Relay Triumph
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooSouth Africa’s rising sprint star Bayanda Walaza has issued a bold warning to their global rivals following the nation’s historic gold medal victory at the World Athletics Relays, Guangzhou . …
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Akani Simbine: “I Never Looked Up to Usain Bolt.”
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooSouth African sprint star Akani Simbine has made a surprising revelation about his early athletic inspirations, and Usain Bolt was never one of them. The World Indoor Championships 60m silver …
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Sha’Carri Richardson Signs with Wasserman for Global Marketing & Brand Growth
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOlympic Gold medalist Sha’Carri Richardson is taking her brand to the global stage after officially signing with Wasserman for marketing representation. The sports, music, and entertainment powerhouse will now oversee …
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Why Olympic Champion Keely Hodgkinson Calls Her First Post-Paris Race ‘Nerve-Wracking’
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOlympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson has admitted her first race since triumphing at the Paris Games will be a “nerve-wracking” experience. The 23-year-old British middle-distance star, who struck gold at …
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Can Jamaica’s Relay Team Bounce Back at the NACAC Championships?
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooJamaica’s relay ambitions took a bruising hit at the recent World Athletics Relays, but the story is far from over. The island nation, known globally for sprinting dominance through legends …
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“Not In At All”: Grant Holloway Bows Out of Grand Slam Track to Focus on Hurdles Amid Injury Recovery
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOlympic and world champion Grant Holloway has officially ruled himself out of Michael Johnson’s much-hyped Grand Slam Track (GST) series, choosing instead to stay laser-focused on the hurdles amid an …
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For nearly a decade, the name Grant Holloway has been synonymous with dominance in the 110m hurdles. A reigning Olympic champion Holloway has long defined excellence on the track. At …
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Doha Diamond League Set to Feature 45 Olympic and World Championships Medallists
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooForty-five Olympic and World Championships medallists will compete at the Jetour Doha Meeting this Friday, 16 May. The highly anticipated event is the third stop on the 2025 Wanda Diamond …
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After a challenging showing at the recent World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, China, Team Jamaica now faces an uphill battle to secure places at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in …
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Fred Kerley: A fallen star or the comeback king track and field needs right now?
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAmerican sprint star Fred Kerley has been at the center of controversy in recent months, not for his performances on the track, but for a string of off-field issues that …
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Why Noah Lyles Could Join Junelle Bromfield in the 400m Race
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOlympic champion Noah Lyles has hinted at the possibility of stepping into the 400m event this season, a move that could see him line up alongside his fiancée, Jamaican Olympian …
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Diamond League Boosts Prize Money for Key Events in Eugene, Monaco & London meetings
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe Wanda Diamond League has announced an increase in prize money for selected disciplines at its 2025 meetings in Eugene, Monaco, and London. Under a new prize structure introduced for …
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How 20-Year-Old Success Eduan Stunned Top Athletes to Anchor Great Britain’s 4x100m Relay Victory
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooSuccess Eduan delivered a career-best anchor leg on Sunday, securing gold for Great Britain in the women’s 4x100m relay final at the World Relay Championships in Guangzhou, China. The 20-year-old, …
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How Sha’Carri Richardson Turned Her Childhood Dream Into Reality
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOn a day set aside to celebrate mothers, U.S. track and field star Sha’Carri Richardson chose to shine the spotlight on the woman who has been the heart of her …
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Aussie 4x100m Team Eye World Championships Boost with Star Addition Gout Gout
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAustralia’s sprint relay squad could receive a major boost ahead of the World Championships in Tokyo, with teenage sensation Gout Gout potentially joining the star-studded 4x100m lineup. The Australian athletics …
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Fred Kerley: How He Won Back Fans With First Performance After Recent Struggles
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOlympic silver medalist Fred Kerley has faced his share of challenges in 2025, however he is showing the world that setbacks don’t define his journey. After a turbulent start to …
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Akani Simbine Defends Record After Topping Usain Bolt’s Feat
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooSouth African sprint star Akani Simbine has dismissed the long-held ‘nearly man‘ tag after surpassing the legendary Usain Bolt in the athletics record books, and insists 2025 could yet be …
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How a Tebogo-Less Botswana Silenced Critics With a Stunning World Relays Redemption
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooBotswana’s men’s 4x400m relay team delivered a performance that defied the odds at the World Athletics Relays, China on May 11, 2025. With Olympic heroes Letsile Tebogo, Bayapo Ndori, and …
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Former American Coach Mechelle Lewis Freeman Slams Athletes as USA’s Relay Future Faces Uncertainty
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe 2025 World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, China, was supposed to be another showcase of USA’s dominance on the track, especially in the women’s relays, where they have historically set …
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It was a rollercoaster outing for Team Jamaica at the World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, China, as a string of misfortunes and missed opportunities saw the Caribbean sprint powerhouse fall …
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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce: Why Jamaican Sprinting Is in Good Hands
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooJamaican sprint icon Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce believes the future of Jamaican athletics is secure as she edges closer to the end of her remarkable career. The multiple world and Olympic champion, …
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Jamaica’s Men 4x100m Team Crash Out of World Relays Again as Injury Strikes Julian Forte
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooJamaica’s men’s 4x100m relay team endured another heartbreaking night at the World Athletics Relays in China as injury woes struck again. This time ending their hopes of automatic qualification for …
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Zakithi Nene’s Lightning Anchor Leg Powers South Africa to 4x400m Gold in World-Leading Time at World Relays
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooZakithi Nene anchored South Africa to a sensational second gold medal victory in the men’s 4x400m relay at the World Athletics Relays Guangzhou 25 in China. Nene’s blistering 43.64-second anchor …
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Spain Stun USA to Win Women’s 4x400m Gold at World Relays in National Record Time
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooSpain made history at the World Athletics Relays Guangzhou 25 by winning the women’s 4x400m final in a national record time of 3:24.13. The Spanish quartet, composed of Paula Sevilla, Eva Santiorian, …
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Akani Simbine Leads South Africa to First-Ever 4x100m Relay Victory
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAkani Simbine delivered a breathtaking anchor leg to lead South Africa to a historic gold medal in the men’s 4x100m relay at the World Athletics Relays Guangzhou 25. Simbine’s electrifying …
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Success Eduan’s Heroic Anchor Leg Lifts Great Britain to Women’s 4x100m Gold at World Relays
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooGreat Britain’s women’s 4x100m relay team delivered a stunning performance to capture gold at the World Athletics Relays Guangzhou 25, clocking an impressive 42.21 seconds in a dramatic final held …
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USA Dominate Mixed 4x400m with a Championship Record at World Relays
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooUSA lit up the track in Guangzhou on Sunday night, storming to victory in the mixed 4x400m relay final at the World Athletics Relays 2025. The quartet of Chris Robinson, …
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Canada Make History as Inaugural World Relays Mixed 4x100m Champions in Guangzhou
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooCanada etched its name in the history books on Sunday, May 11, by becoming the first-ever World Relays mixed 4x100m champions at the World Athletics Relays Guangzhou 25. The Canadian …
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Olympic Champions Lyles and Holloway Headline 2025 adidas Atlanta City Games’ Return to Piedmont Park
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOlympic champions Noah Lyles and Grant Holloway, along with America’s standout female athlete Anna Hall, headline the 2025 adidas Atlanta City Games. Scheduled for Saturday, May 17, the highly anticipated …
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American sprinter Kenny Bednarek Shares Heartfelt Tribute to His Mother While Celebrating Her Twice
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooTwo-time Olympic medalist Kenny Bednarek took to social media media to shower praise on his beloved mother Mary Ann Bednarek in a celebration that held double significance. Not only was …
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WRE Guangzhou 25 Preview: Global Medallists to Face Off in Women’s 4x100m
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe stage is set for an electrifying women’s 4x100m relay at the World Athletics Relays Guangzhou 25, where Olympic champions, world record holders, and rising stars will battle for supremacy. With 20 …