Olympic bronze medallist Faith Cherotich on Thursday retained her 3,000m steeplechase crown at the Diamond League Final in Zurich, powering home in a commanding 8:57.24. The 21-year-old Kenyan showcased her …
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Masai Russell Targets Unique Silver Prize in Pursuit of Track Glory
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooMasai Russell has been one of the standout hurdlers on the track this season, cementing her status as one of the fastest women in the world. At the Diamond League …
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Diamond League Brussels: Winfred Yavi Targets One-Mile Steeplechase World Record
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooBahrain’s Winfred Yavi is gearing up for a shot at athletics history as she aims to break the one-mile steeplechase world record at the Allianz Memorial Van Damme in Brussels …
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Diamond League Zurich: Femke Bol, Emmanuel Wanyonyi Ready to Defend Titles at Diamond League Final
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooDutch sensation Femke Bol and Kenya’s Emmanuel Wanyonyi are among the headline names confirmed for the 2025 Wanda Diamond League Final, set for August 27-28 in Zurich. The prestigious Weltklasse …
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Diamond League Silesia: Noah Lyles and Kishane Thompson Set for 100m Olympic Rematch
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOlympic gold and silver medalists Noah Lyles and Kishane Thompson prepare to go head-to-head in the men’s 100m at the Wanda Diamond League meeting in Silesia on August 16. This …
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World Athletics Introduces New DNA Testing Rules for Female Athletes Ahead of Tokyo 2025
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooWorld Athletics has introduced a landmark set of eligibility regulations requiring DNA-based testing for athletes competing in the female category at world ranking competitions. The new rules, approved by the …
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Diamond League Zurich: 48 Athletes Confirmed for Wanda Diamond League Final
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooWith the countdown to the 2025 Wanda Diamond League Final ticking ever closer, the race to Zurich is heating up. Just three meetings remain on the calendar, and already 48 …
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Michael Johnson Hit by Fresh Blow in Grand Slam Track Payment Saga
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooMichael Johnson’s highly anticipated Grand Slam Track league is once again under fire, with mounting financial troubles threatening to overshadow its bold promises of revolutionizing the sport. Launched with fanfare …
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Why Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s 400m Flat Focus Might Be a Risky Gamble
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooSydney McLaughlin-Levrone has long been known for redefining limits in the 400m hurdles, smashing world records and dominating her rivals, especially Dutch star Femke Bol. But just days before the …
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Coach Rob: Why Letsile Tebogo’s 100m Prospects Still a Mystery Ahead of London Clash
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAs the countdown to the London Diamond League intensifies, one of the sport’s most exciting young sprinters, Letsile Tebogo, finds himself under scrutiny. The 21-year-old Botswanan star, once seen as …
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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone: The Bold Career Decision That Changed Everything
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooIn January, before even opening her 2025 track season, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone received news that would further cement her growing legend. After a dazzling Olympic campaign in Paris where she captured …
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Noah Lyles Set for London Diamond League as Kishane Thompson’s Absence Raises Eyebrows
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAs the Diamond League makes its stop in London on July 19, all eyes will be on Noah Lyles, but conspicuously absent from the starting lineup is Kishane Thompson, the …
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Alexis Ohanian Criticizes Grand Slam Track Payment Failure
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe world of track and field was left stunned last month when the Grand Slam Track (GST) abruptly pulled the plug on its highly anticipated Los Angeles meet. The cancellation …
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Sally Pearson, Christian Taylor Named Ambassadors for Tokyo 25 Championships
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooWorld Athletics has officially announced Australian hurdling legend Sally Pearson and American triple jump icon Christian Taylor as athlete ambassadors for the upcoming World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25, set to …
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Diamond League Unveils 2025 Prize Money Boost for Eight Events at Zürich Finale
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe Wanda Diamond League is dialing up the stakes for its 2025 season, announcing a significant prize money increase for select events at its highly anticipated Final in Zürich. According …
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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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Faith Kipyegon Raises Concerns Over Restricted Access at Kipchoge Stadium During Her Breaking4 Attempt
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuFaith Kipyegon recently expressed her disappointment over the closure of Kipchoge Stadium during her historic #Breaking4 attempt, which denied fans the chance to watch her in action. The Olympic champion …
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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“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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Kenya Leads Global Track & Field Doping Failures in 2024 Amid Rising Sanctions
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuKenya led the world in track and field doping failures in 2024, with 119 athletes and personnel suspended or banned, followed by India and Russia. High-profile Kenyan athletes like Michael …
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Mujinga Kambundji Cheers on Switzerland at UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 Kickoff
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuSwiss sprint star Mujinga Kambundji kicked off the evening with infectious enthusiasm as she joined fans and athletes alike in celebrating the opening game of UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 in …
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Faith Kipyegon and Mary Moraa Arrive in USA Ahead of 2025 Prefontaine Classic
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuKenyan middle-distance stars Faith Kipyegon and Mary Moraa have touched down in the United States as they prepare to compete at the prestigious 2025 Prefontaine Classic, set for Saturday, July 5, at Hayward …
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Irene Jepkemboi Poised to Make Kenyan History in Javelin Throw
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuIrene Jepkemboi is on the verge of making history as the first Kenyan woman to qualify for a field event at the World Athletics Championships. Currently ranked 27th in the …
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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 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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“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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Jamaican Olympians Celebrated in Emotional Night of Tribute and Reflection
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooIt was an evening of pride, history, and heartfelt emotion as Jamaican Olympians were honoured during a moving tribute held at the Alhambra Inn in Kingston on Monday, June 30. …
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Track Power Couple! Femke Bol and Ben Broeders Announce Engagement
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuDutch hurdler and four-time Olympic medalist Femke Bol has announced her engagement to Belgian pole vault national record holder Ben Broeders. The power couple shared the happy news on social …
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3 Things Grant Fisher Needs to Do to Outpace Cheruiyot at the Prefontaine Classic Mile
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuGrant Fisher faces a formidable challenge as he aims to outpace Reynold Cheruiyot in the Prefontaine Classic mile. To win, Fisher must balance energy conservation with a perfectly timed, multi-gear …
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Can Athing Mu Rekindle Her Record-Breaking Magic at Prefontaine Classic?
by Evans Chumaby Evans ChumaAmerican middle-distance star Athing Mu-Nikolayev will be aiming to rediscover her best form and her joy when she lines up for the women’s 800 meters at the Prefontaine Classic this …
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Julien Wanders: Track Sessions in Kamariny, Kenya Are Never Easy
by Evans Chumaby Evans ChumaJulien Wanders, the Swiss long-distance runner renowned for his grit and determination, is once again putting in the hard miles in Kenya. On Tuesday, Wanders shared a video from a …
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History on the Line: Chebet vs Tsegay at the Prefontaine Classic
by Evans Chumaby Evans ChumaDouble Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet is set for a seismic showdown with Ethiopia’s Gudaf Tsegay at the 50th edition of the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday, July 5. …
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Sha’Carri Richardson Reveals What Will Make This Season Different
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuWith the 2025 track and field season fast approaching, Sha’Carri Richardson steps into the spotlight with renewed focus and determination. In a recent Instagram post, she boldly stated, “I’m ready …
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Aleia Hobbs, Sears, Reid Lead Women’s 100m Clash at Prefontaine Classic
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuThe 2025 Prefontaine Classic’s new women’s 100m invitational promises to be a historic and fiercely competitive event. Featuring heavyweights like Aleia Hobbs, Jacious Sears, and Jamaica’s rising star Alana Reid, …
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Rai Benjamin vs. Warholm and Dos Santos: Who Will Dominate the Loaded 400mH at Prefontaine Classic?
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuThe 2025 Prefontaine Classic is poised for an epic 400m hurdles clash on July 5th, with Rai Benjamin at its heart. Fresh off a strong season, Benjamin faces formidable challenges …
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Why Tina Clayton Could Fill Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s Legendary Shoes in Tokyo
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooFor more than a decade, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has embodied Jamaican sprinting greatness, a fierce competitor with a glittering career and a record of consistency that few athletes, male or female, …
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Megan Tapper Plots Speed Revival After Injury Setback
by Evans Chumaby Evans ChumaOlympic bronze medalist Megan Tapper stunned the field with a commanding victory in the women’s 100m hurdles final at the JAAA National Championships, capping off the final day of competition …
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