American sprint hurdler Christina Clemons was overcome with emotion after what she described as an “eight-year wait” finally came to an end at the 2025 ATX Sprint Classic, held at …
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Gabby Thomas vs ‘the Wind’: Another Sub-11, Same Old Story
by Evans Chumaby Evans ChumaOlympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas has once again found herself on the wrong side of the wind in her recent competition, the 2025 ATX Sprint Classic held at Southwestern University …
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Tyreek Hill Roasts Noah Lyles After Beating His Brother Josephus at ATX Sprint Classic
by Evans Chumaby Evans ChumaTyreek Hill didn’t waste time throwing shade after edging out Josephus Lyles, the younger brother of track superstar Noah Lyles in the 100 meters at the ATX Sprint Classic on …
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European Athletics Team Championships: Reigning Champs Italy Take Command Ahead of Final Day
by Evans Chumaby Evans ChumaDefending champions Italy surged into the lead at the end of a thrilling Saturday (June 28) at the European Athletics Team Championships 1st Division in Madrid. With one day remaining, the …
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Marie-Josée Ta Lou-Smith Reacts to Fraser-Pryce’s World Championships Qualification
by Evans Chumaby Evans ChumaMarie-Josée Ta Lou-Smith was overcome with emotion after Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce secured her spot at yet another World Championships set to happen in Tokyo in September Taking to her X account …
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Katie Moon’s Reaction to Unexpected Wikipedia Line: ‘A Fierce Bob?!’
by Evans Chumaby Evans ChumaOlympic pole vault champion Katie Moon had a playful moment after spotting something surprising on her own Wikipedia page. In an Instagram story, the American star posted a screenshot of …
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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Responds with Poise After 2025 ESPY Best Athlete Nomination
by Evans Chumaby Evans ChumaOlympic champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has reacted gracefully after being nominated for the 2025 ESPY Award for Best Athlete. The announcement places her alongside an elite group of nominees, including sprinter …
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Speed Kings: The All-Time Top 10 Men’s 100m Sprinters
by Evans Chumaby Evans ChumaThe men’s 100m sprint has always been the crown jewel of track and field, a pure explosive battle where fractions of a second shape history. With the sport evolving and …
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Tobi Amusan Climbs Back Into World Athletics Women’s Top 100 Rankings
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooWorld record holder and African sprint hurdling queen, Tobi Amusan, has made a resounding return to the World Athletics women’s overall top 100 rankings, reclaiming her spot among the sport’s …
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“Her career is longer than mine”-Usain Bolt Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooJamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt delivered an emotional tribute to Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce as the sprint queen prepares to hang up her spikes. On June 27, 2025, during the Jamaican National …
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Stacked Schedule Revealed for 2025 Prefontaine Classic
by Evans Chumaby Evans ChumaMeet organizers have unveiled the full event schedule for the 2025 Prefontaine Classic, part of the prestigious Wanda Diamond League series, set for Saturday, July 5, at Hayward Field. The 50th …
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Netherlands Surge Ahead in European Team Championships After Day Two
by Evans Chumaby Evans ChumaThe Dutch team has taken a commanding lead after day two of the European Athletics Team Championships in Madrid, underlining their status as serious contenders for the overall title. With 165.5 …
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What Next for Kishane Thompson After Jamaica National Trials
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooKishane Thompson delivered one of the most electrifying performances of the season at the Jamaica National Trials, clocking a world-leading time of 9.75 seconds in the men’s 100m final. Crossing …
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Shericka Jackson Moved to Tears by Special Gift After Tokyo Qualification
by Evans Chumaby Evans ChumaShericka Jackson was overwhelmed with emotion moments after securing her place on Jamaica’s team to the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo this September. The two-time world champion and fifth-fastest woman …
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Olympic Medalist Bill Dellinger Passes Away at 91
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooBill Dellinger, Olympic medalist, revered coach, and a pillar of Oregon athletics, passed away on Friday, June 27, at the age of 91. In his final days, Dellinger received care …
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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce: “Keep working, keep dreaming”
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOn a night charged with history, emotion, and fierce competition, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce delivered yet another performance that will live long in the hearts of Jamaicans. The sprint icon took to …
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‘It Motivated Me’ — Tina Clayton Credits Sister’s Inspiration After National Title Win
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOn Friday night at the JAAA/Puma National Senior Championships, Tina Clayton blazed to a lifetime best of 10.81 seconds to claim her first national 100m title. The MVP Track Club …
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Seyd Taha Ghaffari: The Kurdish Marathoner Who Found Home Through Running
by Evans Chumaby Evans ChumaKurdish marathoner Seyd Taha Ghaffari has endured more than most runners ever will- fleeing danger, losing his homeland, and rebuilding a life from scratch. Originally from Iran, Ghaffari is part …
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Tate Taylor Crowned 2025 Gatorade National Boys Track & Field Player of the Year
by Evans Chumaby Evans ChumaTate Taylor, from John M. Harlan High School in San Antonio, has been crowned the 2025 Gatorade National Boys Track & Field Player of the Year, following a record-shattering season …
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Amálie Švábíková Shares a Heartfelt Tribute to Longtime Love Ondřej Kopecký
by Evans Chumaby Evans ChumaCzech pole vault sensation Amálie Švábíková is marking a deeply personal milestone, ten years of love and partnership with Ondřej Kopecký, her longtime partner. In an Instagram post brimming with …
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Slovenia Aim for Historic Promotion at Home in European Athletics Team Championships
by Evans Chumaby Evans ChumaHosts Slovenia are set to lead the charge for promotion when they welcome Europe’s emerging athletics nations to Maribor for the 2025 European Athletics Team Championships 2nd Division on 28–29 June. …
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Rai Benjamin Weighs In on Mamdani Backlash: ‘Bro Just Wants a Better NYC!’
by Evans Chumaby Evans ChumaOlympic silver medallist Rai Benjamin, known for his blistering speed in the 400m hurdles, has been making waves on and off the track in 2025. Benjamin recently shifted gears to …
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Jamal Britt Gives Flowers to Allen Johnson Following Prestigious Coaching Award
by Evans Chumaby Evans ChumaAmerican hurdler Jamal Britt has taken time to honor his coach, Allen Johnson, after the legendary former world champion was named the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) Men’s Outdoor Track and …
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Justin Gatlin Announces Track Comeback
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooFour years after what was thought to be his final race, sprint legend Justin Gatlin is officially lacing up his spikes again. The 43-year-old Olympic gold medallist and five-time Olympic …
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How Allyson Felix Has Redefined the Future of Olympian Moms
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAllyson Felix took a public stand against Nike in 2019 over its treatment of pregnant athletes, to break a long-standing silence in professional sports. Felix’s bold move sparked a movement, …
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Gabby Thomas, Favour Ofili Among Headliners in ATX Sprint Classic Women’s 100m
by Evans Chumaby Evans ChumaOlympic medallist Gabby Thomas is set to headline a star-studded women’s 100m lineup at the 2025 ATX Sprint Classic, taking place Saturday, June 28, at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas. …
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3 Things Sha’Carri Richardson Must Fix to Regain Champion Status
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooSha’Carri Richardson entered the 2025 season with sky-high expectations but her recent performance in Tokyo left fans and analysts concerned. At the Seiko Golden Grand Prix last month, Richardson finished …
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Why JAAA Is Confident of Relay Qualification
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) has laid out a clear path for securing relay qualification spots ahead of the 2025 World Athletics Championships. With no relay events scheduled at …
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Twinkle Chaudhary Provisionally Suspended for Doping
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has provisionally suspended Indian runner Twinkle Chaudhary for testing positive for Methyltestosterone. The suspension marks yet another setback for Indian athletics, which has been grappling …
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Shannon Rowbury Gets Long-Awaited Justice After Doping Scandal Shake-Up
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooMore than a decade after crossing the finish line in sixth place at the 2012 London Olympics, American middle-distance runner Shannon Rowbury has finally received the recognition she was denied …
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Faith Kipyegon: ‘I dared to try’
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooFaith Kipyegon’s audacious attempt to shatter the sub-four-minute mile for women, came heartbreakingly close on Thursday night in Paris, but it ended just outside the mark. Competing at Stade Charléty …
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Morine Gesare Michira Provisionally Suspended for Doping
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has provisionally suspended Kenyan runner Morine Gesare Michira for doping. The AIU announced on Friday that the 22-year-old athlete faces suspension for the Presence/Use of …
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Kenny Bednarek Faces Reality Check Ahead of U.S. National Championships
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuKenny Bednarek has enjoyed a stellar start to 2025, dominating the Grand Slam Track series with impressive wins in both the 100m and 200m. While in Kingston, Jamaica, he clocked …
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Reynold Cheruiyot Outsprints Timothy Cheruiyot to Win 1500m National Title
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuAt the Ulinzi Sports Complex, Nairobi, Reynold Cheruiyot stunned fans and rivals alike by outpacing the experienced Timothy Cheruiyot to clinch the men’s 1500m national title at the Athletics Kenya …
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Kenya`s Ferdinand Omanyala Dominates 200m at Athletics Kenya National Trials
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuFerdinand Omanyala showcased his sprinting prowess at the 2025 Athletics Kenya National Trials, held on 27th June, by easily winning the second semifinal of the men’s 200m in a time …
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Mary Moraa Congratulates Faith Kipyegon with a Powerful Message
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuMary Moraa, the reigning 800m Olympic champion, sent a heartfelt message via her Facebook page, praising Faith Kipyegon after Kipyegon’s June 26th record-breaking, “Nike`s Breaking 4” attempt. Faith Kipyegon registered …
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Faith Kipyegon’s Bold Attempt Inspires Gabby Thomas and the Sporting World
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuFaith Kipyegon stunned fans and fellow athletes alike with her recent daring Breaking 4 attempt to push the boundaries of middle-distance running. Faith who on 26th of June proved its …
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Bryan Levell Ignites Jamaican Trials, Amid Turkey Recruitment Rumours
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuBryan Levell didn’t just run the 100m heats at the Jamaican National Trials—he exploded out of the blocks and shattered expectations with a scorching performance, despite a pesky headwind. Crossing …
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Kishane Thompson Shines at Jamaican National Trials 100m Heats
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuKishane Thompson delivered a standout performance in the 100m heats at the Jamaican National Trials, asserting himself as a serious contender for a spot on the national team. His smooth …
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Tyreek Hill Enters 100m Race Against Josephus Lyles, Noah Lyles’ Brother at ATX Sprint Classic
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuTyreek Hill will face off against Josephus Lyles this weekend at the ATX Sprint Classic, setting the stage for a fresh sprint rivalry. The announcement comes after Hill’s much-anticipated race …
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Madrid 2025: Czech Republic Tops Standings After Royal Palace Pole Vault Spectacle
by Evans Chumaby Evans ChumaThe European Team Championships got underway in spectacular style as Day one unfolded beneath the grandeur of Madrid’s Royal Palace. A packed crowd gathered for the pole vault showcase, the …
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Canadian middle-distance star Marco Arop has revealed he’s eyeing a potential double at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Speaking on a recent episode of Spill the Ice Tee …
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Chris Robinson’s Ostrava Slip Draws Step One’s Cheeky Offer
by Evans Chumaby Evans ChumaAmerican hurdler Chris Robinson delivered one of the most gripping performances at the Golden Spike meet in Ostrava on June 24, battling not just his opponents but an unexpected wardrobe …
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“I Didn’t Even Like Running” – Marco Arop on Unexpected Greatness
by Evans Chumaby Evans ChumaCanadian middle-distance star Marco Arop has hinted out that he wasn’t always destined for the track saying he didn’t even like running. The reigning world 800m champion who struck gold …
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Gabby Thomas, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Earn 2025 ESPYS Nominations for Best Female Athlete
by Evans Chumaby Evans ChumaTrack and field stars Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Gabby Thomas have been nominated for Best Athlete, Women’s Sports at the 2025 ESPYS Awards. The two Americans are joined by an elite …
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Lawrence Okoye Named Team Captain for GB & NI at European Championships in Madrid
by Evans Chumaby Evans ChumaUK Athletics has named Lawrence Okoye as the Team Captain for Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead of the European Athletics Team Championships. Okoye, coached by Zane Duquemin and representing …
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Loice Chemining Dominates Women’s 10,000m at AK National Athletics Championships, Eyes Tokyo World Championships Spot
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuLoice Chemining of Kenya Prisons Services delivered a commanding performance to win the women’s 10,000m title at the Kenya(AK) National Athletics Championships held at the Ulinzi Complex on Day One. …
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Turkey Makes Bold Move to Recruit Jamaica’s Rising 200m Star Bryan Levell — Who Could Be Next?
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuJamaica’s rising sprint star Bryan Levell, known for his explosive speed in the 200m, has reportedly received a lucrative offer from Turkey to switch allegiance. The 21-year-old, who burst onto …
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Dolla Financial Signs Triple Jumper Shanieka Ricketts as Brand Ambassador
by Evans Chumaby Evans ChumaJamaican triple jumper Shanieka Ricketts has officially joined Dolla Financial Services as a brand ambassador, marking a significant partnership. In one of the recent interviews with Jamaica Observer, Ricketts’ decision …
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Mary Moraa Storms to Victory in Thrilling 800m Showdown at AK National Championships
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuMary Moraa once again has demonstrated her exceptional talent by winning the women’s 800m race at the Athletics Kenya National Track and Field Championships with an impressive time of 2:10.62. …