KARLSRUHE, Germany - World Championships silver medallist Christina Schwanitz will be the top entry in the women's Shot Put at the Indoor Meeting Karlsruhe on February 4, the third stop of the 2017 IAAF World Indoor Tour. The event will be making its debut at the meeting, according to the organizers. "After 33 years it was simply time to bring one of the most … [Read more...] about Christina Schwanitz Headlines Indoor Meeting Karlsruhe Shot Field
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Rojas Impresses, Okagbare Wins 100m In Madrid
MADRID - Blessing Okagbare posted a seasonal best to win the women's 100m, while Yulimar Rojas impressed in the women's Triple Jump at the IAAF World Challenge meeting in Madrid on Thursday evening (23). Nigerian sprinter Okagbare won the women's 100m in a time of 11.09 seconds, as she continues to round back into shape in an attempt to improve on her 8th place 100m finish … [Read more...] about Rojas Impresses, Okagbare Wins 100m In Madrid
Watch Live Streaming: 2016 Racers Grand Prix
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Sporting Alert - Usain Bolt will lead an elite group of world-class athletes at the inaugural Jamaica National Racers Grand Prix - IAAF Area Permit meet - at the National Stadium in Kingston, on Saturday. Watch Live Streaming Coverage of the Meet | Follow Live Results The six-time Olympic champion head the list of stars for the meeting, with fellow sprint … [Read more...] about Watch Live Streaming: 2016 Racers Grand Prix
Bolt Runs 9.98 To Win 100 at Golden Spike
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic -- World sprint icon Usain Bolt powered to victory in the men's 100 metres with a time of 9.98 seconds at the Golden Spike IAAF World Challenge meeting in Ostrava on Friday. The Jamaican world record holder got away to a slow start, but used his superior stride length to make up the grounds before pulling away from the field in the second half of the … [Read more...] about Bolt Runs 9.98 To Win 100 at Golden Spike
Ostrava Golden Spike Live Updates: Bolt In Action
Follow updates from the 55th staging of the Ostrava Golden Spike meeting - an IAAF World Challenge event on Friday. Usain Bolt will be in action in the men's 100m and he wants to run a world-leading time today. Bolt opened his season with a 10.05 seconds performance last weekend in the Cayman Islands, but he says he's feeling good and wants to run a 9.80 seconds today. … [Read more...] about Ostrava Golden Spike Live Updates: Bolt In Action
Wlodarczyk Wins Golden Spike HT With WL 78.54m
OSTRAVA, CZECH REPUBLIC - World Championships gold medallist Anita Wlodarczyk set a world-leading mark to win the women's Hammer Throw at the IAAF World Challenge Golden Spike meeting in Ostrava on Thursday (19). Wlodarczyk, who was opening her outdoor campaign, took the lead with a 71.55m mark in the first round before setting the first of her two world-leading standards for … [Read more...] about Wlodarczyk Wins Golden Spike HT With WL 78.54m
Bolt Says Hamstring Is Good, Targets Fast Time In Ostrava
OSTRAVA, CZECH REPUBLIC - Usain Bolt has dismissed any concerns over his fitness by stating that he wants to run fast over the 100m at the IAAF World Challenge Golden Spike meeting in Ostrava, on Friday (20). The world record holder flew to Germany for treatment on a tight hamstring he sustained after his season opener at the Cayman Invitational last weekend, but the … [Read more...] about Bolt Says Hamstring Is Good, Targets Fast Time In Ostrava
Gatlin, Campbell-Brown, Merritt Among Winners In Beijing
BEIJING - American sprint star Justin Gatlin won the men's 100m dash at an IAAF World Challenge 2016 meeting in Beijing, on Wednesday, as he continues to prepare for the Olympic Games. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEcOrrYdsfU Gatlin, the Olympic champion in 2004 and bronze medallist in the 100m at London 2012, clocked a time of 9.94 seconds to match his season's best and … [Read more...] about Gatlin, Campbell-Brown, Merritt Among Winners In Beijing
Gatlin, Bartoletta Star At Japan Golden Grand Prix
KAWASAKI, Japan -- Justin Gatlin won the men's 100m and Tianna Bartoletta picked up a pair of wins at the Golden Grand Prix - an IAAF World Challenge meeting on Sunday (8). Running in a slight headwind of -0.4 m/s, Gatlin posted a season's best time of 10.02 seconds to beat Japan's Ryota Yamagata, who clocked 10.21 and Ramon Gittens of Barbados, 10.26. "The race felt … [Read more...] about Gatlin, Bartoletta Star At Japan Golden Grand Prix
Thompson 10.71, Powell, Francis, Miller Among Highlights In Kingston
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Sporting Alert - Elaine Thompson thought she had destroyed her 100m personal best when she crossed the finishing line at the 2016 Jamaica International Invitational - an IAAF World Challenge meeting at the National Stadium in Kingston on Saturday. However, after sizzling to a stunning 10.71 seconds to win the women's event, the Jamaican world 200m silver … [Read more...] about Thompson 10.71, Powell, Francis, Miller Among Highlights In Kingston
Watch Jamaica International Invitational Live Streaming
KINGSTON - Watch live streaming coverage of the 2016 Jamaica International Invitational at the National Stadium in Kingston on Saturday. Live streaming coverage will be available on 1spotmedia.com on Saturday via subscription, starting at 5:00 pm EST. If you haven't already purchase a slot, then it will now cost you $7.99 USD to watch the event live, as the early bird's $5.99 … [Read more...] about Watch Jamaica International Invitational Live Streaming
Stowers, De Grasse Pull Out Of Jamaica International Invitational
KINGSTON - American hurdler Jasmine Stowers and Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse are the latest stars to pull out of the Jamaica International Invitational meeting at the National Stadium in Kingston, on Saturday. The trio joined USA's Sanya Richards-Ross, who was forced to withdraw from the IAAF World Challenge meeting earlier in the week. Despite the late withdrawals, … [Read more...] about Stowers, De Grasse Pull Out Of Jamaica International Invitational
Richards-Ross Out Of Jamaica Invitational With Toe Injury
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Sporting Alert - Sanya Richards-Ross has pulled out of the Jamaica International Invitational with a toe injury, meeting director Donald Quarrie has revealed on Tuesday night. The IAAF World Challenge Meeting will stage at the National Stadium in Kingston on Saturday 7, May. Richards-Ross, who announced last month that she will retire when the term … [Read more...] about Richards-Ross Out Of Jamaica Invitational With Toe Injury
Jamaica International Invitational 2016 Event Schedule
KINGSTON - The events and scheduled times for the 2016 Jamaica International Invitational - IAAF World Challenge Meeting - at the National Stadium here in Kingston on Saturday 7 May. The meeting, which has always attracted several world-class athletes since its first organized event in 2004, has once again put together a very strong group this year, despite the likes of … [Read more...] about Jamaica International Invitational 2016 Event Schedule
Usain Bolt To Open European Circuit In Ostrava
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic - When Usain Bolt opens his European campaign at the Golden Spike meeting in Ostrava on 20 May, the Jamaican sprint sensation will line-up in the 100m against American Ashton Eaton, the World and Olympic decathlon champion. The organisers of the IAAF World Challenge meeting made the announcement on Tuesday (26). Bolt, who is undefeated in Ostrava, … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt To Open European Circuit In Ostrava
Tyson Gay Confirmed For Jamaica International Invitational
KINGSTON, Jamaica - American sprinter Tyson Gay is the latest superstar confirmed for the Jamaica International Invitational - IAAF World Challenge meet in Kingston, on 7 May, the Jamaica Observer is reporting. Gay, according to the newspaper, has been added to the men’s 100m field where he will join fellow countrymen Michael Rodgers and Ryan Bailey, who were already confirmed … [Read more...] about Tyson Gay Confirmed For Jamaica International Invitational
Lavillenie Plans To Attack His Ostrava Meeting Record
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic - Olympic Pole Vault champion Renaud Lavillenie and the World champion Shawn Barber have both been confirmed to battle at the 2016 Golden Spike - IAAF World Challenge meeting in Ostrava on 20 May, organizers said. Lavillenie, who owns the Golden Spike meeting record of 5.92m, will be aiming to win his fourth title at Ostrava’s Mestsky Stadion. The … [Read more...] about Lavillenie Plans To Attack His Ostrava Meeting Record
Bartoletta, Barber Added To Kawasaki Golden Grand Prix
KAWASAKI, Japan - World Championships pole vault champion Shawn Barber of Canada has been added to the Golden Grand Prix - IAAF World Challenge meeting in Kawasaki on 8 May, organizers said on Wednesday. Barber, the 2015 IAAF World Championships gold medallist from Beijing, will be making his first appearance in Japan. The Canadian set a world lead, meeting and stadium … [Read more...] about Bartoletta, Barber Added To Kawasaki Golden Grand Prix
David Rudisha Battles To Win At Melbourne World Challenge 800m
Australian rising star Luke Mathews failed to upstage world record holder David Rudisha in the men's 800m, but the 20-year-old recorded the mark he needed to earn a place to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the IAAF Melbourne World Challenge on Saturday. Mathews crossed the line second in a huge personal best time of 1:45.16 to finish behind Rudisha, who won the event in a … [Read more...] about David Rudisha Battles To Win At Melbourne World Challenge 800m
IAAF Melbourne World Challenge Streaming On AU
The very best of Australian athletics will be on show at the IAAF Melbourne World Challenge this Saturday 5 March, as the most impressive track and field talent from across the country takes on a bounty of challengers from across the globe. Headlined by world record holder David Rudisha (KEN, 800m), Commonwealth Games gold medallists Dani Samuels (NSW, discus throw) … [Read more...] about IAAF Melbourne World Challenge Streaming On AU