IAAF has ratified Wlodarczyk’s hammer world record
MONACO, France – The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has ratified the Women’s hammer Throw world record.
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IAAF Approves Three World Records
The IAAF on Wednesday confirmed that the following accomplishments have recently been ratified as new World Records.
Watch Prefontaine Classic Distance Night Live on USATV.tv
The Prefontaine Classic IAAF Diamond League meet will be streamed live on Friday night on USATV.tv.
World champion Yohan Blake to face Asafa Powell in Zurich 100m
ZURICH — Newly crowned IAAF World Championships 100 metres champion Yohan Blake is set to face fellow countryman Asafa Powell at the…
Lashinda Demus and David Greene won 400m hurdles crowns
Lashinda Demus of the United States held off defending champion Melaine Walker to win the women’s 400-meter hurdles at the world championships…
Tyson Gay Expects More Fast Sprinters To Show Up In 2011
American sprinter Tyson Gay believes 2011 will be a very fast one for a number of the world’s sprinters.
Ivan Ukhov and Ariane Friedrich To Open In Hustopece
Reigning European Indoor champions Ivan Ukhov of Russia and German Ariane Friedrich will open their 2011 international indoor campaign at the second leg of 7th Moravia High Jump Tour in Hustopece, Czech Republic, organizers say.
Alan Webb And Beverly Ramos Win Silicon Valley Turkey Trot 5K Races
American Alan Webb out-sprinted his training partner Galen Rupp to set a new course record and win a 5,000 metres race at the sixth annual Silicon Valley Turkey Trot in downtown San Jose Thursday morning.
Martina runs 9.97, Gebrselassie falls short of One-Hour mark in Hengelo
HENGELO, Netherlands — Olympic finalist Churandy Martina clocked 9.97 seconds in a slight head wind to win the men’s 100m at the Fanny Blankers-Koen Games in Hengelo on Monday.