Anna Hall made headlines not just for her dominance in track and field but for her groundbreaking appearance in the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Photographed by Ben Horton in the …
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Benard Kibet Provisionally Suspended for Doping
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooKenyan long-distance runner Benard Kibet Koech has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for suspected doping. The AIU announced on Wednesday that Koech, who impressively finished fifth …
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‘We’re a data-driven society’-Rai Benjamin on Why History’s Three Fastest 400m Hurdlers Peaked Simultaneously
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe Bislett Games in Oslo, set for Thursday June 12, will deliver a head-to-head showdown between the three fastest men in 400m hurdles history, Karsten Warholm, Rai Benjamin, and Alison …
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“I have a target on my back now”-Julien Alfred Sets Sights on Title Defence in 100m Debut
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooFresh off her historic Olympic gold medal win in the women’s 100m, St. Lucian sprint sensation Julien Alfred is ready to defend her Diamond League title as she kicks off her outdoor …
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Sam Kendricks: “I’m not the king of the sport. I’m the steward”
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAs the Diamond League returns to Oslo on Thursday, June 12, all eyes will be on the men’s pole vault, where Olympic silver medallist Sam Kendricks faces off against world …
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Olympic champ Keely Hodgkinson withdraws from Stockholm Diamond League
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOlympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson has withdrawn from Sunday’s Stockholm Diamond League meeting after experiencing a setback in her recovery from a hamstring injury. The 23-year-old, who famously stormed to …
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Rai Benjamin: The Philosophy Behind His Selective Racing Approach
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOlympic 400m hurdles champion Rai Benjamin has built his career on precision, patience, and a refusal to overextend himself. Unlike many elite athletes who compete frequently to stay sharp, Benjamin …
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Justin Gatlin: Why Shericka Jackson’s 22.53s Could Be Strategic Move for Future Glory
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOn June 8, 2025, at the Racers Grand Prix, Shericka Jackson blazed through the 200m in 22.53 seconds, a season best that matched Anavia Battle’s recent winning time. With a favorable …
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How Akani Simbine’s Consistency Faces the Test of Bromell’s Explosive Comeback in Sprint Showdown
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooIf there was ever a year to bet on Akani Simbine, this is it. After more than a decade of narrow defeats, agonizing finishes, and podium heartbreaks, South Africa’s sprint …
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Noah Williams: Why Jordan Anthony Could Be Noah Lyles’ New Heir
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooFor years, Noah Lyles has been billed as the future, the charismatic face of American sprinting. A 200m world champion, a 9.79 man over 100m, and the guy expected to …
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Noah Williams: How Trayvon Bromell Proved He’s Sprinting Comeback King in Rome
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAfter two years away from the Diamond League spotlight, Trayvon Bromell didn’t just show up, he stormed back with a vengeance. Blazing to a 9.84s finish at the Rome Diamond League, the American sprinter claimed the world lead and his …
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What Next for Cordell Tinch After FBK Games
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooJust a year ago, Cordell Tinch was sidelined by mid-season surgery that crushed his Olympic dreams. Today, he’s not just back, he’s making sure the track and field world knows …
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Coach Rob Casts Doubt on Shericka Jackson’s Title Contender Status
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooShericka Jackson may have notched a season’s best over the weekend, but instead of fanfare and applause, her performance at the Racers Grand Prix in Kingston has triggered a storm …
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Coach Rob: Why Noah Lyles’ Absence from 100m Races Signals Trouble Ahead
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe men’s 100m sprint scene in 2025 has been very competitive. A quick scan through the world lead list tells you everything you need to know, a staggering 22 men …
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Cordell Tinch: From Cellphone Salesman to Track and Field Star
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooDespite a promising trajectory, 2025 hasn’t been all smooth sailing for Cordell Tinch. Ranked third in the world in the men’s 110m hurdles, behind only Grant Holloway and Rasheed Broadbell, …
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Camryn Dailey: The Rising American Prodigy Closing In on Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Gabby Thomas
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOn June 8th, at the Brooks PR Invitational in Washington, 13-year-old Camryn Dailey delivered a performance that transcended age divisions and turned heads on the global stage. The seventh-grader scorched …
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Zharnel Hughes: “It would be amazing to rewrite history in Tokyo”
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAs the countdown to the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo ticks down to just three months, the sprinting world is buzzing with anticipation. Legends will return, young stars will rise, …
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Why Lachlan Kennedy Is the New Face of Australian Sprinting
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooFor decades, when you thought of Australian sport, images of cricket pitches, packed rugby stadiums, and AFL clashes came to mind. Track and field, not so much. But times have …
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FBK Games: Mark English Sets New National Record to Win Men’s 800m Title
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooMark English made Irish athletics history on Monday evening with a record-breaking performance at the FBK Games in Hengelo, the Netherlands, becoming the first Irishman to dip under the 1:44 …
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FBK Games: Anaïs Bourgoin stuns in Women’s 800m
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooFrench middle-distance runner Anaïs Bourgoin produced a sensational late surge to claim victory in the Women’s 800m at the FBK Games on Sunday night, leaving a quality field in her …
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FBK Games: Peerless Cordell Tinch Claims Another Crown in Men’s 110m Hurdles
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooCordell Tinch continued to assert his dominance over the men’s 110m hurdles on Sunday, storming to an emphatic victory at the FBK Games in Hengelo. The American sprint hurdler crossed …
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FBK Games 2025: Jonas Phijffers Edges Out Matheus Lima to Win Men’s 400m title
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooDutch sprinting sensation Jonas Phijffers delivered a career-defining performance on home soil, storming to victory in the men’s 400m at the FBK Games 2025 in Hengelo. The 21-year-old thrilled the …
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Alastair Chalmers Eyes 400mh Final at World Championships After Personal Best Run
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAlastair Chalmers has set his sights on a spot in the 400m hurdles final at the upcoming World Championships in Tokyo, after clocking a sensational personal best over the weekend. …
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Boxing vs. Track: Gabby Thomas Debates Which Sport Pushes Athletes to the Brink
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOlympic sprinter Gabby Thomas found herself in the middle of a digital brawl she hadn’t quite expected. What started as a cheeky comment on the emotional toll of elite competition …
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Why Kishane Thompson Could Be Jamaica’s Next Sprint King After Usain Bolt
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooComing off a string of mixed performances at the Diamond League and a frustrating outing at the World Relays, Kishane Thompson arrived at Kingston’s National Stadium with a point to …
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Justin Gatlin: Why Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s 5th-Place Finish at Grand Slam Signals Bigger Things Ahead
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooSydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s unexpected fifth-place finish in the 100m hurdles at the Grand Slam Track Meet left fans stunned and sparked conversations across the athletics world. But while many viewed the …
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World Athletics Hail Consistent Sub 10 Performer Akani Simbine After Breathtaking Record
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe 2025 track and field season has been nothing short of electrifying, and South Africa’s Akani Simbine has been at the center of it all. Long considered a consistent force …
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Beatrice Chebet: ‘I’m Going to Run My World Record’
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAt just 25 years old, Beatrice Chebet is rewriting the very fabric of women’s long-distance running. The Kenyan star etched her name into athletics history books earlier this year by …
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After weeks of whispers, uncertainty, and social media speculation, Quincy Hall let his legs do the talking. Under the illuminated Roman sky at the Diamond League, the American quarter-miler staged …
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Zakithi Nene: What Went Wrong at Rome Diamond League
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooSouth Africa’s 400m sprint star Zakithi Nene came agonizingly close to a Diamond League victory on Friday night in Rome, edged out by the narrowest of margins by Olympic champion …
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What Next for Andrenette Knight After Rome?
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe 27-year-old hurdler Andrenette Knight, claimed her second consecutive Diamond League victory in the women’s 400m hurdles, clocking a season-best 53.67 seconds at the Rome leg of the series on …
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‘I Had a Lot More Going On’: How Sandi Morris Overcame Distractions to Win DL in Rome
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooSandi Morris proved once again why she’s one of the world’s elite pole vaulters, securing a thrilling victory at the Golden Gala Pietro Mennea in Rome. The three-time world silver medalist cleared 4.75m in …
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How Valarie Allman Mastered Her Technique to Win Women’s Discus in Rome
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooTwo-time Olympic champion Valarie Allman extended her remarkable win streak with a commanding performance at the Rome Diamond League, clinching victory with a meeting record of 69.21 metres. Valarie Allman …
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Nike Set to Premiere Documentary on Faith Kipyegon’s Historic Breaking4 Run
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooNike and Box To Box Films will debut an electrifying documentary about Faith Kipyegon’s historic sub-four-minute mile attempt. Titled Breaking4: Faith Kipyegon vs. the 4-Minute Mile, the immersive limited-series documentary …
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Tsegay Snubs Beatrice Chebet’s Hug After 5000m Defeat as Rivalry Intensifies
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe women’s 5000m at the Rome Diamond League delivered high drama and a sensational performance as Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet stormed to victory in a blistering 14:03.69, just three seconds shy of …
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Rome Diamond League: Susan Ejore Stumbles at the Finish as Sarah Healy Clinches Women’s 1500m Title
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooSarah Healy produced a sensational final surge to win the women’s 1500m at the Rome Diamond League on Friday night, capping off a dramatic race at the historic Stadio Olimpico. …
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Anavia Battle Claims Third Diamond League Victory with 200m Win in Rome
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAnavia Battle continued her impressive run of form this season, storming to victory in the women’s 200 meters at the 2025 Rome Diamond League meeting on Friday evening. The American …
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Beatrice Chebet Shines in 5000m with World Lead in Rome as Gudaf Tsegay Stumbles
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooBeatrice Chebet continued her sensational 2025 season with a blistering performance at the Rome Diamond League on Friday night, clocking an extraordinary 14:03.69 to win the women’s 5000m. The Kenyan …
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Knight Andrenette Clocks Season Best to Win Women’s 400m Hurdles at Rome Diamond League
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooJamaica’s Andrenette Knight produced a stellar performance at the Rome Diamond League, clocking a Season’s Best (SB) of 53.67 seconds to win the women’s 400m hurdles. Knight held her composure …
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Usain Bolt: The Footballer Who Could Beat Him in 100m Race
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooUsain Bolt, who won eight Olympic gold medals across three Games, is best known for obliterating the 100m and 200m world records. Bolt’s crowning moment came at the 2009 World …
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Sha’Carri Richardson Shares Heartfelt Tribute to Her Late Mother’s Legacy
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOlympic champion Sha’Carri Richardson took to Instagram to honor her mother’s memory in a touching tribute. On June 5, 2025, the track star posted a series of images featuring red …
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Chris Bailey: How a Storm of Misfortune Nearly Ended His Career
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAt the Kingston GST meet, while the headlines largely focused on the resurgence of established stars like Akani Simbine and Melissa Jefferson, Chris Bailey quietly stole the spotlight. The American …
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Christopher Bailey: Major Flaw in Track and Field Sponsorship Deals
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAt 25, Christopher Bailey had already done what most only dream of. He lit up the NCAA circuit, set a school record at the University of Arkansas, and stormed to …
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Kenny Bednarek: Can His Newfound Discipline Dethrone Tebogo in Eugene?
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe American speedster Kenny Bednarek has been nothing short of unstoppable this season, dominating the inaugural Grand Slam Track (GST) series and leaving his rivals trailing in his wake. But …
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Nadia Battocletti Champions Sustainability While Eyeing Diamond League Success in Rome
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAs the Stadio Olimpico prepares to host another star-studded night at the Golden Gala on Friday, all eyes will be on Nadia Battocletti, Italy’s trailblazing distance runner, who returns to …
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Why Gianmarco Tamberi Delayed His Retirement to Chase LA 2028 Dream
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooWhen Gianmarco Tamberi steps onto the track at Stadio Olimpico this Friday for the Golden Gala Pietro Mennea, it will be more than just another competition for the flamboyant Italian …
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Rome DL Preview: Tamberi Vows to Draw Energy from Home Crowd at Golden Gala
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooItalian high jump legend Gianmarco Tamberi will electrify Stadio Olimpico this Friday, 6 June, debuting at the Golden Gala Pietro Mennea. The 2021 Olympic champion and reigning Diamond League champion …
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“I Love Jumping”- Why Hamish Kerr Chose Athletics Over Other Sports
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooReigning Olympic high jump champion Hamish Kerr has always carried with him an infectious passion for athletics, and it shows in every leap he takes. Fresh off his victory at …
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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone vs. Femke Bol: Unshakable Queen or Rising Challenger?
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe women’s 400m hurdles is hurtling toward one of its most anticipated chapters yet, a high-stakes rivalry between the indomitable Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and the unrelenting Femke Bol. And if early-season …
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Why Mechelle Lewis Freeman Left the USA Track & Field Relays Team
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAs USA Track & Field’s Head Women’s Relays Coach since 2022, Mechelle Lewis Freeman was the architect of those high-pressure, high-stakes moments. She wasn’t just calling the shots, she was …