In a disappointing development for athletics fans worldwide, Qatar’s celebrated high jumper, Mutaz Essa Barshim, has withdrawn from the Tokyo 2025 World Championships. Barshim made the difficult decision after continued …
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Diribe Weleteji and Erriyon Knighton Ruled Out of 2025 World Championships After CAS Ruling
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe 2025 World Track and Field Championships in Tokyo will be without two major stars after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) issued rulings that sidelined Ethiopian middle-distance runner …
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Letsile Tebogo Honored With Image In New Botswana Currency
by James Magayiby James MagayiOlympic 200 champion Letsile Tebogo has scaled new heights in fame, and hopefully fortune after Botswana’s government used his image in their local currency. In the new bills issued on …
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World Athletics Championships Preview: Beatrice Chebet and Faith Kipyegon Set for Epic Head-to-Head in Women’s 5000m
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe stage is set for one of the most anticipated showdowns at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 as Beatrice Chebet and Faith Kipyegon prepare to renew their rivalry in …
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Athletics World Championships 2025: Tokyo Welcomes 2000 athletes
by James Magayiby James MagayiExcitement is building in the Japanese capital as the National Stadium prepares to host hundreds of thousands of fans across nine days of action at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo …
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Sebastian Sawe Champions Transparency with AIU Anti-Doping Initiative Ahead of Berlin Marathon
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooLondon Marathon champion Sebastian Sawe, is set to line up for his third career marathon later this month in Berlin on September 21. But before he takes on the famed …
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New commercial partners and continued investment in events and innovation contributed to a solid year with strong cash reserves, the World Athletics Congress was told when the 2024 Annual Report …
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World Athletics Championships 2025: Party Boy Usain Bolt Shows Duplantis How It’s Done
by James Magayiby James MagayiSome of the biggest names in the sport came together on Thursday (11) at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building to mark the one-year countdown to the first-ever World Athletics Ultimate …
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World Athletics Championship preview: Faith Kipyegon Primed as Gold-Medal Favourite in Women’s 1500m
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooFaith Kipyegon will step onto the track at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 as the overwhelming favourite in the women’s 1500m, despite running just three official races this season. …
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World Athletics Championship preview: Noah Lyles Targets Fourth Straight 200m World Title
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooNoah Lyles stands on the brink of history as he heads into the men’s 200m at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The American sprint star is chasing a fourth …
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World Athletics Championship Preview: Confident Kishane Thompson Eyes Bolt’s 100m World Record in Tokyo
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooKishane Thompson is heading to the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo brimming with confidence and form, sparking excitement that Usain Bolt’s long-standing 100m world record could finally be under threat. …
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World Athletics Championships 2025: Extreme Heat Force Road Race Changes
by James Magayiby James MagayiDue to expected elevated heat conditions that could pose a health and safety risk to competing athletes, all road events on the first three days of the World Athletics Championships …
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European Athletics Championships 2026 Ticket Pre-Sale Smash Expectations
by James Magayiby James MagayiAthletics fans have raced to secure their seats for the European Athletics Championships Birmingham 2026, with the ticket pre-sale period exceeding all projections and early demand signalling a truly unmissable …
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Ratified: World Records for Mondo Duplantis, Beatrice Chebet and Mykolas Alekna
by James Magayiby James MagayiWorld records set by three athletes who will star at the upcoming World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 – Mykolas Alekna, Beatrice Chebet and Mondo Duplantis – have been ratified by …
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World Athletics and TDK unveil new javelin throw visualisation project
by James Magayiby James MagayiWorld Athletics and long-standing partner TDK have joined forces on an innovative project designed to capture and visualise the motion of the javelin in flight. A prototype of the technology …
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New York Marathon: Eliud Kipchoge Slams Gauntlet at defending champion
by James Magayiby James MagayiTwo-time Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge and reigning Olympic marathon champion Sifan Hassan are set to headline the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday 2 November 2025, joining fellow Global Sports Communication …
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World Athletics Championship Preview: Olympic Champion Julien Alfred Chases First World Title in Women’s 100m
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOlympic champion Julien Alfred, is now chasing a second peak of her own, a maiden world title, as she lines up for the women’s 100m at the World Athletics Championships …
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World Athletics Championship Preview: Men’s 800m Heats Up as Wanyonyi, Arop, and Sedjati Renew Rivalry
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe men’s 800m at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 promises fireworks as a new generation of middle-distance stars continues to push the limits of the two-lap event. With a …
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World Athletics Championships: Letsile Tebogo Pleads Case of Underprivileged African Child
by James Magayiby James MagayiBotswana’s Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo led a Kids’ Athletics activation at the Minato City Takanawadai Elementary School on Tuesday (9), to get children moving and build further excitement ahead of …
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Usain Bolt Named ‘Ultimate Legend’ Ahead of Inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooJamaican sprint icon Usain Bolt has been unveiled as the ‘Ultimate Legend’ ahead of the highly anticipated first edition of the World Athletics Ultimate Championship, set for Budapest from 11–13 …
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World Athletics Championships Preview: Keely Hodgkinson Makes Long-Awaited Comeback in Women’s 800m
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAfter more than a year away from competitive action, Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson is set to headline the women’s 800m at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, marking one of …
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World Athletics Championships 2025: Chinese Javelin Prodigy Yan Ziyi Denied Tokyo Spot
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooSeventeen-year-old Chinese javelin prodigy Yan Ziyi has been one of the brightest stories in track and field this year, breaking records and stunning crowds with her fearless performances. Yet, despite …
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Olympic sprinter Favour Ofili has officially confirmed her switch of allegiance from Nigeria to Turkey, marking the end of a turbulent chapter with Nigerian athletics. The 22-year-old, who competed for …
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Aussie sprint sensation Lachlan Kennedy Withdraws from World Athletics Championships
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAustralia’s athletics hopes have taken a significant hit weeks out from the world championships in Tokyo, after rising sprint star Lachie (Lachlan) Kennedy confirmed he will not compete due to …
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Blow for Ireland as Rhasidat Adeleke Withdraws from World Championships
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooIreland’s medal hopes at the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Tokyo have suffered a major setback after Rhasidat Adeleke confirmed she will not compete due to injury concerns. The 22-year-old …
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Diamond League Zurich: Noah Lyles Targets Record-Breaking Sixth Title in 200m
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooNoah Lyles is set to chase history when he competes in the 200m at the Wanda Diamond League Final in Zurich on August 28. The Olympic 100m champion already holds …
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Explainer: How Wild Cards Work in the Diamond League Final
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe Wanda Diamond League Final, scheduled for August 27–28, 2025 at Weltklasse Zürich in Switzerland, is the season’s showpiece. For many athletes, it serves as the first chance to claim …
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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 Zurich: Olympic Champions Tebogo and Davis-Woodhall Target Maiden Diamond Trophy at Zurich Final
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOlympic champions Letsile Tebogo and Tara Davis‑Woodhall will both be out to add a first Diamond Trophy to their mantlepieces when they line up at the Wanda Diamond League Final …
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Fred Kerley Provisionally Suspended Over Whereabouts Failures
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOlympic sprint star Fred Kerley’s turbulent 2025 season has taken yet another dramatic turn after the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced his provisional suspension for whereabouts failures. The 30-year-old American, …
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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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Sha’Carri Richardson Issues Apology to Christian Coleman Over Seattle Arrest
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooTrack and field star Sha’Carri Richardson has broken her silence and issued a heartfelt public apology to her boyfriend Christian Coleman after a highly publicized altercation at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport …
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Michael Johnson Holds Faith in Track and Field’s Revival Despite Prize Money Delay
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooFour-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Johnson remains unwavering in his mission to breathe new life into track and field, even after a major setback forced the cancellation of the final …
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Femke Bol Speaks Out on Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s Decision to Miss Hurdles at World Championships
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooFor nearly five years, Femke Bol and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone have pushed the women’s 400m hurdles into uncharted territory, rewriting the record books with the only sub-51-second performances in history. But …
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Sha’Carri Richardson Absent as Five U.S. Stars Intensify Jamaican Sprint Rivalry
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooReigning world 100m champion Sha’Carri Richardson, is nowhere near the form that brought her global fame in Budapest last year. As her 2025 season crumbles under the weight of sluggish …
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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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Kenny Bednarek Withdraws from Lausanne Diamond League Meet
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOlympic 200m silver medalist Kenny Bednarek has officially withdrawn from the 2025 Lausanne Diamond League meet, just weeks ahead of a highly anticipated rematch against fellow American sprinter Noah Lyles. …
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Dylan Beard: Why America Needs to Shift Its Attention Towards Him
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooDylan Beard launched his 2025 season with a bang, clocking 13.29 seconds in the 110m hurdles on April 5 to claim his first Grand Slam Track short hurdles title. What …
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Lausanne Lineup Confusion: Gabby Thomas Breaks Silence on 200m Spot
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuIn a surprising turn ahead of the upcoming Lausanne Diamond League, Gabby Thomas has clarified that she will not be running the 200-meter event, despite being listed by meet organisers. …
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Diamond League Lausanne: Noah Lyles and Kenny Bednarek to Reignite 100m Rivalry
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooNoah Lyles and Kenny Bednarek are set to take center stage once again as their fierce sprint rivalry continues in the men’s 100m at the Wanda Diamond League meeting in …
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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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Noah Lyles vs Kenny Bednarek: Who Tops the Net Worth Charts in 2025?
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooNoah Lyles, known for his blistering pace and charismatic presence, continues to dominate not just on the track but also in financial circles. As of 2025, the Tokyo Olympic medalist …
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Dina Asher-Smith Parts Ways with Her Coach Ahead of World Championships
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooBritish sprint sensation Dina Asher-Smith has made a headline-grabbing move just weeks before the World Championships in Tokyo, parting ways with coach Edrick Floreal and returning to her roots in …
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Sha’Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman at Center of Scandal as Arrest Rumors Emerge at USATF Nationals
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe 2025 USATF Outdoor Championships were expected to be a triumphant return for sprint sensation Sha’Carri Richardson. Instead, the event took a dramatic turn as swirling rumors, startling reports, and …
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Britain’s Top Athletes Set to Battle in Birmingham for World Championships Spots
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe road to Tokyo heats up this weekend as Britain’s elite track and field stars converge on Birmingham for the UK Athletics Championships, the final and most crucial qualifying event …
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Rhasidat Adeleke Withdraws from National Track and Field Championships
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooIreland’s sprint star Rhasidat Adeleke will not compete at this weekend’s 123.ie National Track and Field Championships in Santry, dealing a blow to fans hoping to see her in action …
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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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Fred Kerley Withdraws from USATF Outdoor Championships
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooFred Kerley, one of America’s most accomplished sprinters, has officially pulled out of the 2025 Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships, a move that has stunned fans and shaken up the U.S. …
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Justin Gatlin: 3 U.S. Sprinters Who Could Topple Noah Lyles at Outdoor Nationals
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOlympic gold medalist Justin Gatlin has named three American sprinters who could dethrone Noah Lyles in the 100 meters at the 2025 USATF Outdoor National Championships. Lyles, fresh from a …