van Niekerk, James, Merritt Meet Again In Zurich Diamond League

Wayde Van Niekerk

South African sprinter Wayde van Niekerk will face-off again with some of the men he ran away from to win the World Championships gold medal in Beijing, when he lines up for the 400m at the 2015 IAAF Diamond League Meeting in Zurich on Thursday (3).

Wayde van Niekerk Stuns Merritt, James, Wins World 400m Title

Beijing 400m final

BEIJING, China – Wayde van Niekerk pulled off a stunning performance to win the men’s 400m title ahead of LaShawn Merritt and Kirani James at the IAAF World Championships in Beijing, on Wednesday. Van Niekerk came into the final with huge potentials, after running 43.96 seconds earlier in the year and the South African delivered … Read more

LaShawn Merritt looks on course to defend World title

LaShawn Merritt

World 400 metres champion LaShawn Merritt believes he is well on course to defend his World Championships title in Beijing, China, in August. Heading into the championships season, Merritt had already won a berth to the IAAF Worlds so he had the advantage of taking the time to schedule his preparations so he can be … Read more

Strong sprints and throws fields expected for Colorful Daegu

DAEGU — Sprinters Walter Dix, Carmelita Jeter and Kirani James, as well as throwers Tatyana Lysenko and Betty Heidler are amongst the already confirmed stars for the Colorful Daegu Meeting, organisers said on Tuesday. The track and field meeting, which will take place on May 16 is part of the IAAF World Challenge series. Americans … Read more