After a commanding start to the 2025 season, American hurdler Rai Benjamin was poised to solidify his dominance. But a narrow loss to Brazil’s Alison dos Santos at the Prefontaine …
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Can Noah Lyles Break Letsile Tebogo’s 23-Month Streak Curse?
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe sprinting world is bracing for a blockbuster showdown on July 11 at the Monaco Diamond League as Noah Lyles returns to his signature event, the 200 m. But standing in …
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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce: Why She Withdrew from Paris Olympics Women’s 100m
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooIn Paris 2024, the world expected a familiar sight, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Jamaica’s sprint queen, charging down the track in yet another Olympic final. At 37, the two-time Olympic 100-meter gold …
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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone: The Hidden Cost of Fame and Perfection
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAt just 25, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has become synonymous with excellence, speed, and dominance. But beneath the accolades and viral highlights lies a far deeper story. On a recent episode of …
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Sha’Carri Richardson & Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Drop Major Pre-Race Confessions
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAfter a weekend filled with elite performances and tough moments on the track, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Sha’Carri Richardson gave fans something deeper Fresh off a commanding win in the women’s …
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Track Legend Michael Johnson in Hot Water Over $12.8 Million Allegation
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooWith Olympic icon Michael Johnson at the helm, Grand Slam Track (GST) promised big money, head-to-head rivalries, and a fresh format designed to rejuvenate a sport long yearning for innovation. …
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Track Rivalry Ignites as Noah Lyles Sends Notice to Letsile Tebogo
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooReigning world champion Noah Lyles, has officially confirmed his long-awaited return to the 200 meters. Since his golden treble in Budapest last year, where he claimed 100m, 200m, and 4×100m …
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Mondo Duplantis’ Comment Raises Eyebrows as New Facts Emerge
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooSwedish pole vault superstar Mondo Duplantis , fresh off his 12th world record, made a revealing comment recently that’s stirring conversation across the athletics world. On February 28, 2025, Duplantis …
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Victory for Gabby Thomas & Co as Grand Slam Track Pay Issue Nears Resolution
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAfter months of mounting frustration over unpaid prize money, track and field athletes competing in the Grand Slam Track (GST) series, including American sprint star Gabby Thomas, are finally seeing …
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Kishane Thompson: ‘I’m the only one that can stop me’
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooJamaican sprint star Kishane Thompson may be enjoying his rise as the world’s fastest man this season, but the 23-year-old insists the best is yet to come. Fresh from a …
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“I’m Done Until August”-Ackera Nugent Takes a Break After Prefontaine Win
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooWorld Indoor 60m hurdles bronze medallist Ackera Nugent is hitting pause on her season after a commanding victory at the Prefontaine Classic on Saturday at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. …
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Sifan Hassan to Headline Women’s Mile at London Diamond League Meet
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThree-time Diamond League champion Sifan Hassan is set to make her much-anticipated return to the Wanda Diamond League circuit at the Novuna London Athletics Meet on July 19. The Dutch …
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Daniel Roberts’: Why Did Sponsors Drop the Track and Field Athlete
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAt the Paris Olympics, the American hurdler Daniel Roberts’ produced a thrilling performance in the 110m hurdles final. Despite clipping multiple hurdles, Roberts’ displayed unrelenting grit, diving across the finish …
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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Plans Bold Future With Husband Andre
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooSydney McLaughlin-Levrone may be one of the brightest stars in track and field, but behind the Olympic gold medals and record-breaking performances lies a personal story. And now, with her …
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Kishane Thompson Shares Honest Thoughts on Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAfter clocking a blistering 9.75 seconds at the Jamaican National Championships in Kingston on June 27, a time that catapulted him to sixth on the all-time men’s 100m list, Kishane …
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Noah Williams Weighs In on Christian Coleman’s Recent Struggles
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooChristian Coleman, once the undeniable face of American sprinting’s next generation, is grappling with a season that has left both fans and fellow athletes questioning his future on the track. …
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Julien Alfred Makes Unexpected Confession About Her Track Career
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooJulien Alfred, fresh off a narrow 100m loss at the Prefontaine Classic, made a revelation that few saw coming. In a candid, no-frills conversation, the Olympic champion opened up about …
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Masai Russell Reveals Tough Injury Journey Before Prefontaine Classic Comeback
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooMasai Russell’s track career had always been defined by presence. She was the athlete who showed up, rain or shine, ready or hurting. When she smashed the American 100-meter hurdles …
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Justin Gatlin: Why Athletes Should Reveal Retirement Plans Early
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooFive-time Olympic medalist Justin Gatlin, has emphasized the need of proper timing in athlete retirement announcement. Gatlin, alongside his close friend Rodney Green, recently shared why athletes should let fans …
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What Went Wrong for Sha’Carri Richardson at the Prefontaine Classic
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe Prefontaine Classic’s women’s 100 meters was billed as a chance for Sha’Carri Richardson to reset her season. But when the gun fired, the story took a familiar turn. Instead …
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Letsile Tebogo Issues Bold Request to Track Community After Prefontaine 200m Triumph
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAt the 50th edition of the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, Letsile Tebogo delivered the kind of performance that silences doubters and reasserts dominance. The Botswanan sprint star, who had …
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“One meet at a time,”-Melissa Jefferson Sends Powerful Message after First Diamond League Win
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooMelissa Jefferson-Wooden delivered another sensational performance at the Nike Prefontaine Classic on July 5, claiming her first-ever Diamond League title in a women’s 100m showdown. Coming into Eugene on the …
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St. Lucian sprint star Julien Alfred, slated to contest the women’s 100m on July 5, used her time at the pre-meet press conference to reflect on a venue that has …
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What next for Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone after Prefontaine Classic
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOlympic champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone clocked a solid 49.43 seconds in the women’s 400m, a season’s best, yet walked off the track with little celebration at the Prefontaine Classic. It was …
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Noah Lyles Breaks Silence on Career Moves and Unfair Treatment
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooTrack and field sensation Noah Lyles has opened up about the pivotal career decisions that shaped his journey to the top — and the challenges he faced along the way. …
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Diamond League Prefontaine Classic: Tsige Duguma Holds Off Sekgodiso to Win Women’s 800m Showdown
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooEthiopia’s Tsige Duguma produced another strong display of front-running to claim victory in the women’s 800m at the Prefontaine Classic, a leg of the 2025 Diamond League series, held on …
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Diamond League Prefontaine Classic: Matthew Hudson-Smith Clocks Season’s Best to Win 400m
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooMatthew Hudson-Smith delivered a sensational performance to win the men’s 400m at the Prefontaine Classic, clocking a Season’s Best (SB) of 44.10 seconds. The race was tightly contested, with American …
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Diamond League Prefontaine Classic: Beatrice Chebet Shatters Faith Kipyegon’s World Record to Win Women’s 5000m
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooBeatrice Chebet etched her name into athletics history after obliterating the women’s 5000m world record at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon. The Kenyan star clocked a sensational 13:58.06, becoming …
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Diamond League Prefontaine Classic: Alison dos Santos Stuns Olympic Champion Rai Benjamin to Claim 400mH Victory
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooBrazilian star Alison dos Santos continued his superb season with a statement victory in the men’s 400m hurdles at the 2025 Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon. The 24-year-old, known for …
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Diamond League Prefontaine Classic: Kishane Thompson Secures First Diamond League Victory in Men’s 100m
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooJamaica’s Kishane Thompson continued his red-hot form with an emphatic win in the men’s 100m at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, on Saturday (5 July). Thompson, a silver medallist …
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Sha’Carri Richardson: “Only Thing That Matters Is World Championships”
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooSince her unexpected stumble at the Tokyo Diamond League in May, where she clocked an underwhelming 11.47 and failed to place in the top three, Sha’Carri Richardson has been largely …
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Kenny Bednarek withdraws from Prefontaine Classic.
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooFans around the globe had circled the Prefontaine Classic on their calendars, anticipating a blockbuster rematch between Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo and American sprint star Kenny Bednarek. But in a …
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Olympic champ Quincy Hall pulls out of Prefontaine Classic
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAmerican 400m Olympic gold medalist Quincy Hall has officially withdrawn from the 2025 Prefontaine Classic due to injury. The announcement, made via his official Instagram account, comes as a significant …
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US Independence Day: Celebrating 3 Track & Field Stars Who Did the Nation Proud
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAs Americans gather to celebrate Independence Day, a time to reflect on freedom, perseverance, and the promise of opportunity, it’s also the perfect moment to honor those who embody these …
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IOC Flags Major Concerns Over India’s 2036 Olympic Bid
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooIndia’s ambitious campaign to host the 2036 Olympic Games in Ahmedabad has hit a major hurdle after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) raised significant concerns during high-level meetings this week …
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Mary Moraa-“You ask yourself: ‘Why am I running?'”
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooReigning world 800m champion Mary Moraa is bracing for a defining moment at the 50th Prefontaine Classic this Saturday, July 5, in Eugene, Oregon. The Kenyan middle-distance star is on …
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Athing Mu-Nikolayev-“It’s not going to be a slow race!”
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe American middle-distance star Athing Mu-Nikolayev, who has not contested an 800m race in nearly a year, is set to make her return at the 50th Prefontaine Classic this Saturday …
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“I’m here to challenge it”-Quincy Hall eyes Michael Norman’s record at Prefontaine Classic.
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooReigning Olympic 400m champion Quincy Hall made his intentions clear during the Wanda Diamond League pre-meet press conference on July 4, boldly announcing his bid to break Michael Norman’s Prefontaine …
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Matthew Hudson-Smith: How the Prefontaine Classic Transformed His Career
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooMatthew Hudson-Smith will line up for the men’s 400 metres at the 2025 Prefontaine Classic with more than just another Diamond League victory in mind. For the British sprint star, …
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“Anything is possible”- Kishane Thompson Targets Historic Record at Prefontaine Classic
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooFresh off a blistering 9.75-second win at the Jamaican National Trials, the fastest time recorded in over a decade, Kishane Thompson has positioned himself as the man to watch heading …
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Christian Coleman: “The Hayward magic is real”
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooIn 2024 Christian Coleman stormed to victory in the 100m at the iconic meet, marking just his third race of the season. Now, returning to Eugene amid a rocky campaign, …
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UK Athletics Names GB&NI Squad for U23 European Championships
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooUK Athletics has officially unveiled the Novuna Great Britain and Northern Ireland (GB&NI) team for the upcoming U23 European Championships, set to take place in Bergen, Norway, from 17–20 July …
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Prefontaine Classic at 50: A Look Back at Its Most Iconic Track Moments
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAs the Prefontaine Classic marks its 50th anniversary this week, it remains not just a tribute meet but one of track and field’s most storied stages. Born out of tragedy …
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JAAA President Upbeat Despite Qualification Hurdles
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooDespite facing an uphill battle with several of Jamaica’s top athletes yet to attain the automatic qualifying standards for the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association …
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JAAA Unveils Teams for Inaugural Barbados Grand Prix in Bid for World Championships Berths
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) has officially announced its relay squads for the inaugural Barbados Grand Prix, a crucial qualifying meet ahead of the World Athletics Championships. The event, …
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Alex Matata, Hellen Obiri Gear Up for Peachtree 10K Battle in Atlanta
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooKenya’s road racing stars Alex Matata and Hellen Obiri are set to lead a formidable charge at the prestigious Peachtree 10K in Atlanta, USA, on Friday July 4. For Matata, …
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Noah Lyles’ Actions Spark Celebrity Outrage on Shannon Sharpe’s Show
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooTrack and field star Noah Lyles has once again found himself at the center of controversy, and this time, it’s not for his performances on the track. During a fiery …
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“We’re Just Getting Started”-Kenny Bednarek’s Bold Mission Ahead of Prefontaine Classic
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAmerican sprinter Kenny Bednarek has had a stellar start to 2025, turning heads with blistering performances in the now-defunct Grand Slam Track circuit. Across stops in Jamaica, Miami, and Philadelphia, …
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Donovan Bailey: Why Justin Gatlin Could Defy Age and Break Masters 100m Record
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAt 43, Olympic legend Justin Gatlin declared on his platform Ready Set Go that he’s gearing up for a return, not just to compete, but to chase down records on …
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Donovan Bailey: Why 2025 Prefontaine Classic Could Still Shine Without Noah Lyles
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe 2025 Diamond League season has delivered one electric meet after another, offering fans around the globe a front-row seat to some of track and field’s finest moments. From Sydney …