Athletics Kenya prepares for the fifth Track and Field weekend meet this Friday at Nairobi’s Ulinzi Sports Complex. With regional championships approaching, this event offers athletes a vital chance to …
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Wanda Diamond League Set to Launch 2025 Season with World Record Stars
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuTen world record-holders and 23 reigning global individual champions will headline the star-studded fields at the Wanda Diamond League opener in Xiamen on Saturday, April 26. The Egret Stadium, a …
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Olympic medalists Kenny Bednarek lead USA’s Charge for World Athletics Relays in China
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOlympic silver medalist Kenny Bednarek and relay powerhouse TeeTee Terry, headline a formidable USA Track and Field squad aiming to dominate the global stage at the World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, China, from May 10-11. The …
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Sifan Hassan Targets London Marathon World Record Amid Historic Field
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuSifan Hassan, the reigning Olympic marathon champion, will launch an audacious assault on Peres Jepchirchir’s women-only world record at the 2025 London Marathon. The organisers confirmed on Wednesday. The Dutch …
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Faith Kipyegon to chase historic sub-4 minute mile in Paris
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThree-time Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon is set to make history by attempting the first-ever sub-4-minute mile by a woman, a feat that has eluded female athletes for decades. Nike and …
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Poland and Netherlands Reveal Strong Line-Ups for World Athletics Relays Guangzhou
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooPowerhouse relay nations Poland and the Netherlands have unveiled their formidable squads for the World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, China on May 10-11. The event, a critical qualifying opportunity for …
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Timothy Cheruiyot Aims for Historic Miami Double Against Global Middle-Distance Stars
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuTimothy Cheruiyot of Kenya will launch an audacious double assault against world-class rivals at Miami’s Grand Slam Track meet on May 2–4. He will be confronting Canada’s Marco Arop in …
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Unforgettable Blunders That Stole the Show in Track and Field
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuUnforgettable Blunders in track and field have ignited the fans and sports alike and made the events more lively. Though track and field is a stage for human triumph, sometimes, …
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Stawell Gift Handicap Debate: ‘Rigged’ Claims Dismissed After Stars’ Shock Exit
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuStawell Gift organisers have fiercely rejected claims of unfair handicapping after crowd favourites Gout Gout and Lachlan Kennedy missed the final, calling the accusations of sabotage “absolute nonsense.” Over Easter …
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Kishane Thompson, Russell lead star-studded Lineup for Grand Prix
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOlympic 100m silver medallist Kishane Thompson and 100m hurdles champion Masai Russell will headline the seventh Racers Grand Prix meet. This highly regarded meet will take place from 7:00 PM …
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Teen Sensation Gout Gout secures World Athletics Championships spot
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAt only 17, Gout Gout has officially secured a spot on Australia’s team for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The rising star, known for blistering speed in local races, …
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World record-holder Alekna and Denny to renew their rivalry in Dresden
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooWorld discsuss record holder Mykolas Alekna, will renew his rivalry with Australia’s Matthew Denny at the Golden Oval in Dresden on 1 June at the World Athletics Continental Tour Silver meeting. The 21-year-old …
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Grant Holloway Shocking Defeat Raises Alarming Questions
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuGrant Holloway strode onto the track at the Tom Jones Memorial Invitational in Gainesville with the confidence of a champion. For over a decade, he had reigned supreme in the …
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Letsile Tebogo set to ignite the Track in Shanghai/Keqiao Diamond League
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOlympic 200m champion, Letsile Tebogo, is gearing up for an electrifying performance at the Wanda Diamond League meeting in Shanghai/Keqiao on 3 May 2024. The 21-year-old phenom will compete in …
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Grant Holloway aims for Hurdles dominance at Shanghai Diamond League
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooUS sprint hurdles sensation Grant Holloway is set to continue his quest for glory as he prepares to compete at the Shanghai/Keqiao Diamond League meeting on May 3. Holloway will …
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Christian Coleman, the American sprinting powerhouse born on March 6, 1996, in Atlanta, Georgia, carries a name that naturally sparks questions about his faith. Coleman identifies as Christian, a detail …
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Mondo Duplantis Crowned 2025 Laureus World Sportsman of the Year
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuMondo Duplantis, the Swedish pole vault sensation, has been named the 2025 Laureus World Sportsman of the Year. This cemented his status as one of the greatest athletes of his …
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How Melissa Jefferson Overcame Olympic Trials Pressure
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuMelissa Jefferson, Sha’Carri Richardson’s training partner, battled overwhelming odds to secure her spot at the 2024 Olympics, then helped Team USA dominate the women’s 4x100m relay. Moreover, the 23-year-old sprinter …
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Sha` Carri Richardson Unveils Secret to Faster Recovery with Nike’s Hyperboot
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuSecrets Behind Sha’Carri Richardson’s Nike Hyperboot Sha` Carri Richardson, the Olympic sprint sensation is no stranger to innovation, but her latest secret weapon isn’t just about speed—it’s about recovery. As …
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Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce sent a powerful message to the athletics world on Saturday, shutting down speculation about her impending retirement while delivering a blistering season opener at Velocity …
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Akani Simbine’s ruthless blueprint to overthrow Noah Lyles and Kishane Thompson in 2025
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooSouth African sprint sensation Akani Simbine has unveiled a meticulously crafted plan to dethrone the world’s fastest men, including American superstar Noah Lyles and Jamaica’s rising phenom Kishane Thompson. With …
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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Ackeem opens 2025 season with a win at Velocity Fest 17
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooJamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce made a stunning return to the track at Velocity Fest 17 in Kingston, clocking a wind-assisted 10.94 seconds in the women’s 100m heats. The two-time Olympic gold medalist …
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Olympic Champion Noah Lyles falls short in 400m season opener
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAmerican sprint superstar Noah Lyles kicked off his outdoor season with a bold experiment, trading his usual explosive short sprints for a grueling one-lap test at the Tom Jones Memorial …
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Grant Holloway’s 11-Year U.S. win streak ends as Trey Cunningham stuns in Gainesville upset
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooFor over a decade, Grant Holloway has been untouchable on American soil in the 110m hurdles. The three-time world champion and reigning Olympic gold medalist has dominated the event with …
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Athing Mu opens 2025 season with 5,000m race at Mt. SAC Relays
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOlympic champion Athing Mu surprised fans by competing in the women’s elite 5,000 meters at the 65th Mt. SAC Relays on April 19. The 800m world record holder shocked fans …
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Charamba blazes to world-leading 200m victory at Tom Jones Memorial
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAuburn University’s Makanakaishe Charamba, scorched to a world-leading 19.99 seconds in the 200m at the Tom Jones Memorial in Gainesville, Florida. Charamba later anchored Auburn’s 4x100m relay team with Ajayi, Fahmi, and …
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Usain Bolt returns to the Track with surprise training run
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooJamaican sprint icon Usain Bolt sent shockwaves through the athletics world as he made a surprise return to the track, training alongside rising stars—including Paris 2024 Olympic finalist Oblique Seville. The eight-time Olympic …
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Doris Lemngole delivered a commanding performance in her season debut at the Wake Forest Invitational, setting a new world-leading time in the women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase. The University of Alabama athlete …
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Australian teenage sprint sensation Gout Gout made a thrilling debut at the historic Stawell Gift, powering into the semi-finals with a blistering run. The 17-year-old delivered an eye-catching 12.31-second sprint …
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Zeddy Chongwo Jumps to No. 3 in Oklahoma State History
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuZeddy Chongwo has made a big splash in college athletics. At a recent meet, she jumped 6.12 meters in the long jump. This jump is her best so far in …
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Fred Kerley and Lyles Rivalry Heats Up After Olympic Showdown
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuFred Kerley and Noah Lyles have become the biggest names in American sprinting. Their rivalry keeps fans talking online and at every meet. Earlier, Kerley boldly claimed on a podcast …
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Brayden Williams Runs Wind-Aided 9.82 to Break 100m Record
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuBrayden Williams, a senior at Duncanville High School, stunned the track world on April 18, 2025. He ran a wind-aided 9.82 seconds in the 100 meters at the regional championships. …
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Steven Gardiner finishes fourth in 200m Return, Ackelia Smith Impresses in Long Jump at Tom Jones Invitational
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOlympic 400m champion Steven Gardiner took another step in his comeback journey, finishing fourth in the men’s 200m at the Tom Jones Memorial Invitational on Friday. Jamaica’s Ackelia Smith impressed in the …
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Julien Alfred stuns with World-Leading 21.88 in 200m season debut at Tom Jones Memorial
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooSaint Lucian sprint sensation Julien Alfred announced her arrival in the 2024 outdoor season with a blistering performance at the Tom Jones Memorial Invitational in Gainesville, Florida, on Friday. The reigning NCAA champion blazed to …
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Seville, Hughes, and Ricketts headline star-studded showdown Velocity Fest 17 in Kingston
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooJamaica’s premier track and field showcase, Velocity Fest 17, returns to Kingston on Saturday, April 19, with an electrifying lineup of local and international stars. As a World Athletics Continental …
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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce set to ignite the track at Saturday’s Velocity Fest
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooJamaican sprint queen Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce will officially launch her highly anticipated 2025 season at Velocity Fest 17 on Saturday in Kingston.The meet, set for the National Stadium in Kingston, marks …
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Bahamas’ Rising Stars Zion Miller and Joshua Williams lead charge to dethrone Jamaica at CARIFTA Games
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe 52nd CARIFTA Games prepare to kick off this Saturday at Trinidad and Tobago’s Hasely Crawford Stadium. For decades, Jamaica has reigned supreme at the prestigious junior athletics championships, but …
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Ferdinand Omanyala and His Brother Isaac Omurwa to Represent Kenya at World Relays
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuKenya`s sprint sentation Ferdinand Omanyala set to share Podium with his brother Isaac Omurwa. Will Isaac outpace Omanyala? Ferdinand Omanyala and his younger brother Isaac Omurwa will represent Kenya at …
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Fred Kerley and Noah Lyles Ignite Fiery Rivalry with Bold Trash Talk
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuThe world of track and field just got a jolt of electricity as Fred Kerley and Noah Lyles, two of America’s fastest men, reignite their rivalry with a fresh wave …
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Wallace Spearmon reveals how Usain Bolt’s pre-race slap fueled his victory
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooFormer American sprinter Wallace Spearmon has shared about the time his good friend Usain Bolt slapped him awake before a race, only to get smoked on the track moments later. During an …
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“Weather Doping” controversy erupts after Aussie Olympian shatters Discus World Record
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAustralian discus thrower Matthew Denny stunned with a 74.78m throw in Oklahoma, breaking his national record and surpassing Alekna’s. Critics’ bizarre accusation of so-called “weather doping” has overshadowed Denny’s historic …
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Letsile Tebogo, Botswana’s rising sprint star and 200m Olympic gold medalist, has clarified his recent remarks about retiring from track and field. Speaking ahead of the Botswana Golden Grand Prix, …
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Andre De Grasse leads Canada’s squad for World Relays Guangzhou 25
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooCanada has unveiled a formidable 26-member team, headlined by Olympic champion Andre De Grasse for the World Athletics Relays Guangzhou 25. The relays set to take place on May 10–11, …
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Justin Gatlin found new paths after his doping ban in 2006, he felt lost and unsure about his future. Running had been his whole life, but now the track was …
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Faith Kipyegon Leads Star-Studded Lineup at SOYA Awards Gala
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuFaith Kipyegon is once again at the centre of Kenya’s sporting spotlight as she heads into the 2024 Sports Personality of the Year Awards (SOYA) gala. The event is set …
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Beatrice Chebet and Nyaga set to take on Ethiopian Stars
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuBeatrice Chebet will headline the women’s 5000m at the 2025 Xiamen Diamond League, set for April 26 at the Egret Stadium in China. The double Olympic champion from Kenya comes …
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Cristian Coleman Set for 2025 Season Debut at Tom Jones Invite
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuChristian Coleman will run his first individual race of 2025 at the Tom Jones Invite. This race marks his return to the track this season. Coleman trained hard and now …
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Kenyan Quartet aims to topple Moroccan star Soufiane El Bakkali at Xiamen Diamond League
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe Kenyan quartet, comprising Olympic bronze medalist Abraham Kibiwott, World Under-20 champion Edmund Serem, Simon Koech, and Wilberforce Kones, will launch their campaign to reclaim Kenya’s dominance in the 3,000m …
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Rhasidat Adeleke and Sharlene Mawdsley Headline Ireland’s squad for World Athletics Relays in China
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooRhasidat Adeleke and Sharlene Mawdsley prepare to lead a formidable 14-athlete contingent to the World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, China, set for May 10–11. With Olympic pedigree and European glory …
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After a jaw-dropping start to the 2025 season that saw her demolish personal bests and national records in the 300m and 400m, the St. Lucian sprint queen Julien Alfred finally …