The men’s triple jump at the Oslo Diamond League produced a surprise result as Jamaica’s Jordan Scott outshone Olympic champion Pedro Pablo Pichardo of Portugal to claim victory. Scott, a …
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3D Simulation Reveals How Usain Bolt Would Stack Up Against Dinosaurs and a Cheetah Over 100m Dash
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooJamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt, who famously ran a jaw-dropping 9.58 seconds in the 100 metres at the 2009 World Athletics Championships in Berlin, has long dominated human competition. But …
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Florence ‘FloJo’ Griffith Joyner vs. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce: Who Truly Deserves the Sprinting Crown?
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooWhen Florence “FloJo” Griffith Joyner retired in 1989, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce was just a toddler in Kingston, Jamaica. And yet, decades later, their names still go head-to-head in fan forums, barbershops, …
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5000m World Record Vulnerable in Oslo as Bigwigs Gear Up
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe stage is set for one of the most thrilling distance races of the year as Ethiopia’s finest long-distance runners gear up to chase history at the Wanda Diamond League …
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Beatrice Chebet: ‘I Was Not Chasing a World Record’
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooOlympic Champion Beatrice Chebet once again stamped her authority on the track, delivering a scintillating performance to win the women’s 3000m at the Rabat Diamond League on Sunday evening. The …
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Favour Ofili Shatters World 150m Record at Adidas Atlanta City Games
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooNigerian sprint sensation Favour Ofili made history on Saturday, May 17, as she became the first woman to dip under 16 seconds in the 150m at the Adidas Atlanta City …
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Usain Bolt: “How I changed the face of Track and Field”
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooWhen people think of track and field, one name instantly comes to mind, Usain Bolt. The Jamaican sprinter didn’t just dominate the sport; he transformed it into a global spectacle. …
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“Sub-Nine is Possible”: Could a revolutionary new track erase Usain Bolt’s legendary 100m record?
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooUsain Bolt’s 100-meter world record of 9.58 seconds, set at the 2009 World Championships in Berlin, has long been considered untouchable. For over a decade, no sprinter has come close …
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‘Once I’m healthy, anything is possible’-Shericka Jackson opens up about 200m World Record ambitions ahead of Xiamen Diamond League showdown
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooJamaican sprint sensation Shericka Jackson has her sights set on breaking the women’s 200m world record as she prepares to compete at the 2025 Xiamen Diamond League this Saturday, April …
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‘We’ll see after the finish line’: Faith Kipyegon poised to challenge 1000m World Record in Xiamen Diamond League
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThree-time Olympic gold medallist Faith Kipyegon will challenge Svetlana Masterkova’s long-standing 1000m world record of 2:28.98 at the Xiamen Diamond League on Saturday, April 26. Kipyegon, who already holds the …
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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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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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“I could have run 9.55”: Usain Bolt’s shocking World Record confession
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooEven after 15 years, Usain Bolt’s 100m world record of 9.58 seconds remains untouchable, but the sprint legend himself believes it could have been even faster. Usain Bolt admitted his …
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Grant Fisher: The Nike Spikes fueling his record-breaking runs
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooGrant Fisher’s extraordinary performance this season has been nothing short of remarkable. After smashing world records in the indoor 3000m and 5000m within six days in February, the American star …
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Marco Arop focuses on winning medals over World Record pursuit
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooCanadian middle-distance sensation Marco Arop is keeping his sights firmly set on the podium rather than chasing world records. While his blistering 1:41.20 finish at the Paris Olympics last summer …
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Letsile Tebogo sets sights on Usain Bolt’s legendary 200m World Record
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooReigning Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo, has declared his intention to chase down one of the most iconic records in track and field, the 200m world record of 19.19 seconds …