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World Athletics Taps Seasoned Sports Communicator James Mulligan
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuWorld Athletics continues to strengthen its global presence, focusing on fan engagement and commercial growth. The organisation has seen a surge in popularity, with a notable increase in commercial partnerships …
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Why the LA 2028 Olympics will have more women athletes than men
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe Olympic Games have come a long way since women first stepped onto the global stage in 1900. At the Paris Games that year, only 22 women competed, making up …
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CAA moves 3rd African U18/20 from Oran, Algeria to Ogun State, Nigeria
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuThe Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) has officially transferred the hosting rights of the 3rd Combined U18/U20 African Athletics Championships from Oran, Algeria, to Abeokuta City in Ogun State, Nigeria. …
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AIU join forces with On to expand Anti-Doping efforts in Athletics
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has partnered with Swiss sportswear brand On to expand the World Athletics’ Registered Testing Pool (RTP). This collaboration marks a significant step forward in ensuring …
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Senior athletics official permanently banned after misconduct ruling
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooSenior athletics official, Tony Sach, a senior official long involved in the sport’s governance, has been permanently banned from officiating at any UK Athletics-sanctioned events. The decision, reached after a …
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Japan Airlines Joins World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuJapan Airlines (JAL) will serve as an official supplier for the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25. This partnership shows JAL’s strong commitment to helping young people take their first steps …
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World Athletics Launches Gender Equity Strategy to Forge 50/50 Leadership
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuWorld Athletics has unveiled a comprehensive three-year Gender Leadership Strategy, reinforcing its commitment to advancing gender equity. The initiative aims to position athletics as a global model for inclusion. The …
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Cornwall cancer survivor defies odds to complete Global Marathon Challenge
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooMark Maidwell-Smith, a 67-year-old from Truro, Cornwall, has defied the odds by completing one of the most prestigious running challenges in the world—all while battling prostate cancer. His Tokyo Marathon …
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Yamanishi, Chebet, and Ingebrigtsen World Records Rectified
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuToshikazu Yamanishi made history in Kobe, Japan, on February 16, 2025, when he broke the men’s 20km race walk world record with a time of 1:16:10. This performance was 26 …
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Beatrice Chebet and Wanyonyi Shine at 2024 SOYA Awards
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuTwo-time Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet was the star of the night at the 2024 Sports Personality of the Year Awards (SOYA), held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre. Beatrice Chebet …
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Kenyan Athlete Emmanuel Kipchumba Kemboi Receives Two-Year Doping Ban
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe Athletics Integrity Unit banned Kenyan runner Emmanuel Kipchumba Kemboi for two years after he tested positive for Triamcinolone acetonide The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) confirmed the sanction in a …
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Milano Cortina 2026 unveils sleek, sustainable Torch Design for Winter Olympic Relay
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOrganizers unveiled the official Olympic and Paralympic torch designs in a simultaneous reveal in Milan, Italy, and Osaka, Japan, coinciding with the build-up to Expo 2025, ahead of the Milano …
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The Jamaica Athletics Invitational (JAI), will not take place in 2025, according to Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) Treasurer Ludlow Watts. In an exclusive interview with SportsMax.TV, Watts confirmed that the …
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Jamaican Experts Criticize Johnson Over GST Mismanagement
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuJamaican Experts Criticize Michael Johnson’s Mismanagement of Grand Slam Track Series Debut in Kingston, Jamaica Jamaican track and field community has raised concerns over Michael Johnson’s handling of the inaugural …
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Simone Biles Another Vacation: “Never in One Place Too Long”
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuSimone Biles, the Olympic gymnastics legend, is embracing life to the fullest, jetting off on yet another adventure just weeks after her last vacation. Simone Biles: On April 8, 2025, …
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International Olympic Committee Introduces Mixed Events
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuThe International Olympic Committee (IOC) has approved the inclusion of new mixed events for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The International Olympic Committee’s move signals a significant step toward inclusivity …
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Global Ports Holding , the world’s largest cruise port operator has named Olympic 100m champion Julien Alfred as its newest brand ambassador. Global Ports Holding’s partnership with Saint Lucia arrives …
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Celebrating Women in Sports: Kenya’s 21st Sports Personality of the Year Awards
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooPlans are well underway for the 21st edition of the prestigious Sports Personality of the Year Awards (SOYA), scheduled for April 16, 2025, at the iconic Kenyatta International Convention Centre …
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Justin Gatlin extends heartfelt condolences to Coach Joe Lee after tragic loss
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOlympic champion Justin Gatlin sends heartfelt condolences to Coach Joe Lee after the tragic loss of his father. Known for mentoring rising stars like Quincy Wilson and Masai Russell at …
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Athletics Kenya to Hold World Athletics Relay Trials
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuAthletics Kenya is set to hold trials for the World Athletic Relays on April 12, 2025. The trials will be held at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi Athletics Kenya, through its …
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Alison Dos Santos and Bednarek dominate GST Series in Kingston
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuAlison dos Santos and Kenny Bednarek emerged as top athletes at the Grand Slam Track series in Kingston, Jamaica. The two athletes swept their respective races and led the point …
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Kenny Bednarek edges out Oblique Seville in thrilling 100m showdown at Grand Slam Track Kingston
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAmerican sprinter Kenny Bednarek narrowly edged Jamaica’s Oblique Seville in a tightly contested 100m race at Kingston’s National Stadium, the first of two sprints on Seville’s home soil. Nicknamed …
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McLaughlin-Levrone, Gabby Thomas shine at Grand Slam Track opener
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooTwo-time Olympic 400m hurdles champion and world record-holder Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone made a commanding return to the track, securing a comfortable win as the inaugural Grand Slam Track athletics series kicked …
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Olympic gold medalist Dalilah Muhammad has revealed that the 2025 season will likely mark the end of her illustrious track and field career. The 400m hurdles legend shared her thoughts …
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Kenya implements strict doping tests ahead of World Athletics Championships
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAthletics Kenya President Jackson Tuwei announced rigorous anti-doping tests for athletes competing for a spot in the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. A total of 444 athletes will undergo …
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Fans Indicate their Expecations at Grand Slam Track
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuFans have taken to online to indicate their expectations at Grand Slam Track. The much-awaited event seems to draw different views from fans, with some coming up with their guidelines …
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Stanford,Florida,Miramar, Prague to Host Track and Field Events
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuIt is a thrilling weekend of track and field events across Stanford, Florida, Miramar, and Prague. In addition, each venue promises motion-packed competitions showcasing pace, patience, and skill. Stanford athletes …
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Nairobi is gearing up for the Kip Keino Classic on May 31, 2025, at the Nyayo National Stadium. This prestigious event, part of the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold series, …
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Ferdinand Omanyala set to light up Uganda’s National Athletics Trials
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAfrica’s fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala, will compete at Uganda’s third National Athletics Trials this Saturday, March 29. The Kenyan sprint sensation will headline the event alongside nine other elite Kenyan …
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Transgender and other athletes with differences of sex development (DSD) can kiss goodbye to racing with female competitors in World Athletics competitions after the governing body’s top council voted to …
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United States Shine at World Athletics Indoor Championships With Massive Medal Haul
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuThe recent World Athletics Indoor Championships held in Nanjing, China, from March 21st to March 23rd, served as a remarkable platform for the United States of America to demonstrate its …
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American sprint legend Justin Gatlin made a bold and surprising pick for his greatest hypothetical relay team, snubbing a squad anchored by the legendary Usain Bolt. The former Olympic champion, …
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Gudaf Tsegay, Ingebrigtsen shine as World Indoors Championships concludes
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooEthiopia’s Gudaf Tsegay bounced back from her Paris 2024 Olympic Games heartbreak with a dominant championship record as the 2025 World Indoor Championships came to a close on Sunday, March …
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Prudence Sekgodiso makes history at World Indoor Championships
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooSouth Africa’s Prudence Sekgodiso has claimed her country’s first-ever women’s world indoor medal in Naijan. The Olympic finalist stormed to victory in the 800m, clocking a world-leading indoor national record …
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American sprint hot-shot Alaysha Johnson has set her sights on dethroning reigning 100-meter hurdles queen Masai Russell in the 2025 season and, in the process, inspire a legion of successful …
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American Sprinter Chris Bailey has set his sights on the upcoming outdoor season, where he aims to compete with the world’s elite runners. Chris Bailey led a historic 1-2-3 finish for …
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Jakob Ingebrigtsen eyes historic double at World Indoor Championships
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooNorwegian superstar Jakob Ingebrigtsen is on the brink of making history after clinching his first-ever World Indoor Championships gold in the 3000m at Nanjing, China. The middle-distance sensation, is now …
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Former Olympic 100m champion and world 4x100m silver medallist Marcell Jacobs is set to make a return to the 200m event after nearly seven years. The Italian sprint sensation announced …
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The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has imposed a five-year ban on Indian athlete Vivek More for violating anti-doping regulations. Vivek More tested positive for Mephentermine, Meldonium, and dEPO, three prohibited …
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Jamaica’s third-fastest man & Canadian wife expecting third child
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooJamaica’s third-fastest man, Asafa Powell, and his wife, Ghanaian-born Canadian model Alyshia Miller-Powell, are eagerly awaiting the arrival of their third child. The couple, who tied the knot in 2019, …
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AZU joins bigwigs Akani Simbine, Ronnie Baker all coast to 60m semi finals at Nanjing World Indoor Championships
by adminby adminGreat Britain and Northern Ireland got underway at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing this morning with the men’s 60m the first of events featuring GB athletes. Andy Robertson …
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World Athletics CEO Jon Ridgeon says World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing will mark the beginning of an exciting three year athletics journey across China. The World Athletics Indoor Championships …
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Three-time Olympic medalist Roger Black has shared he did not want his athletics career to be defined by his health challenges as he recovers from a heart surgery . Roger …
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The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has provisionally suspended former Zambian Olympian and current USA Track & Field (USATF) licensed coach, Gerald Phiri, as part of an ongoing joint investigation with …
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Magnanimous Seb Coe pledges to work with Kirsty Coventry after Olympic presidency loss
by adminby adminBeaten World Athletics president Lord Sebastian Coe dusted himself quickly from the resounding loss to 41 year old former swimmer Kirsty Coventry and congratulated the Zimbabwean on her election as …
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History as Zimbabwean Kirsty Coventry is elected first female International Olympic Committee President
by adminby adminZimbabwean Kirsty Coventry was elected today as the 10th President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the first female President in IOC history, following one round of voting at the 144th IOC Session …
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Fastest man in 2025 Bayanda Wazala steaming hot, Omanyala getting in grove
by adminby adminBayanda Walaza and rising hurdles star, Tumi Ramokgopa, stole the show on Wednesday night,with sprint sensations setting new SA U20 records at the ASA Grand Prix 2 meeting at UJ …
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World Athletics and CIFP invite fans to nominate fair play moments for 2025
by adminby adminOn the eve of the World Athletics Indoor Championships Nanjing 25 – the first global championships of the year – the International Fair Play Committee (CIFP), in partnership with World …