DOHA, Qatar — Tajay Gayle found his best form at the right time as he created history when capturing gold for Jamaica in the men's long jump at the 2019 IAAF World Championships here in Doha on Saturday. Gayle, who squeezed into the final on Friday, turned things around in the medal competition to lead from starter to finish. The MVP conditioned jumper blasted out into … [Read more...] about Tajay Gayle Upsets Field To Win Long Jump World Title
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Fraser-Pryce, Ta Lou Impressed In 100m Heats
DOHA - Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Marie-Josee Ta Lou and Dina Asher-Smith all broke 11-seconds in the heats of the women's 100m on Day 2 at the IAAF World Championships in Doha on Saturday. Fraser-Pryce and Ta Lou At A Canter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce flashed to an impressive time of 10.80 seconds to win heat one of the event and looked super relaxed as … [Read more...] about Fraser-Pryce, Ta Lou Impressed In 100m Heats
Stream IAAF World Championships Final Day; Events To Watch
LONDON -- The IAAF World Championships will conclude on Sunday's Day 10 and here are the events expected to highlight the last day of competition. The 50 Kilometres Race Walk and 20 Kilometres Race Walk for both men and women will take place in the morning session before action on the track and in the field close out the last session in the evening on the final day. Watch … [Read more...] about Stream IAAF World Championships Final Day; Events To Watch
Watch The IAAF World Championships Day 9 Live Stream
LONDON -- Watch live stream of Day 9 at the 2017 IAAF World Championships in London, as Usain Bolt says bye bye to track and field on Saturday. Watch the live streaming coverage from the championships which will be available on several platforms, including the IAAF official YouTube and Facebook pages. In addition, NBC Sports will also provide live stream, with the live … [Read more...] about Watch The IAAF World Championships Day 9 Live Stream
Makwala To Run 200 Time Trial at World Champs: Live Stream Day 6
LONDON -- Isaac Makwala will run a time trial in the 200 meters at the IAAF World Championships on Wednesday night, the IAAF confirmed. Watch the live streaming coverage from the championships which will be available on several platforms, including the IAAF official YouTube and Facebook pages. In addition, NBC Sports will also provide live stream, with the live coverage … [Read more...] about Makwala To Run 200 Time Trial at World Champs: Live Stream Day 6
Michael Johnson: Makwala Blocked From 400m Final To Protect Van Niekerk
LONDON -- American sprint legend Michael Johnson launched a stunning attack on the IAAF for a move he believed was done to protect Wayde van Niekerk at the World Championships. Botswana's Isaac Makwala was refused entrance to the London Stadium by the IAAF on 'medical grounds' after he fell ill over the weekend. The IAAF, which said he had the symptoms of the infectious … [Read more...] about Michael Johnson: Makwala Blocked From 400m Final To Protect Van Niekerk
Van Niekerk Defends 400m World Title; Bosse Upsets 800m Field
LONDON -- Wayde van Niekerk of South Africa successfully defended his 400 metres title at the IAAF World Championships on Tuesday night. Running from Lane 6, Van Niekerk paced himself perfectly over the first 200m before pulling away from the field to build a big enough gap to ease across the finish line in 43.98 seconds. Victory for the world record holder saw him … [Read more...] about Van Niekerk Defends 400m World Title; Bosse Upsets 800m Field
IAAF World Championships Day 5 Live Stream
LONDON -- Watch live Day 5 streaming coverage of the 2017 IAAF World Championships in London, with the men's 400m final taking centre stage. Five finals are listed on the schedule for Tuesday, including the men's 400m and 800m races. Watch the live streaming coverage from the championships which will be available on several platforms, including the IAAF official YouTube and … [Read more...] about IAAF World Championships Day 5 Live Stream
Omar McLeod Strikes Hurdles Gold To Restore Jamaican Sprint Pride
LONDON -- Olympic champion Omar McLeod collected Jamaica's first gold medal at the 2017 IAAF world championships on Monday after he restored the nation's sprint pride by winning the men's 110-meter hurdles. McLeod entered the championships as the overwhelming race favorite and he ran a near clean race over the hurdles to clock in 13.04 seconds and added the world title to the … [Read more...] about Omar McLeod Strikes Hurdles Gold To Restore Jamaican Sprint Pride
Thompson, Bowie, Ta Lou Blast Into World Championships 100m Final
LONDON -- Elaine Thompson cruised into the final of the women's 100 metres at the 2017 IAAF World Championships here in London, on Sunday. The Olympic champion won her semi-final heat in 10.84 seconds, but was visibly saving a lot more enery in the tank for the final which will take place later tonight. She didn't get the best start, but once into her stride, the … [Read more...] about Thompson, Bowie, Ta Lou Blast Into World Championships 100m Final
Elaine Thompson Hunts 100m Final; Watch IAAF World Championships Live
LONDON -- Olympic champion Elaine Thompson will run from semi-final heat 2 of the women's 100 metres at the 2017 IAAF World Championships here in London, Sunday evening. Thompson, who looked very comfortable when winning her first round race on Saturday, will run from lane four and she is expected to be in the top two automatic qualifiers. Watch the live streaming … [Read more...] about Elaine Thompson Hunts 100m Final; Watch IAAF World Championships Live
IAAF World Championships Day 3 Live Stream
LONDON -- The 2017 World Championships continues on Day 3 with another full day of action on Sunday and you can watch the live streaming coverage online. Watch the live streaming coverage from the championships which will be available on several platforms, including the IAAF official YouTube and Facebook pages. In addition, NBC Sports will also provide live stream, with the … [Read more...] about IAAF World Championships Day 3 Live Stream
Coleman v Bolt In Men’s 100m Semis: Watch It Live
LONDON -- World record holder Usain Bolt will face-off with world-leader Christian Coleman in the semi-finals of the men's 100 metres on Day 2 of the 2017 IAAF World Championships here in London in Saturday's evening session. Watch Live Streaming Coverage Coleman currently holds the world-leading mark at 9.82 seconds and looked impressive in his heat winning performance … [Read more...] about Coleman v Bolt In Men’s 100m Semis: Watch It Live
Van Niekerk, Makwala Through To 400m Semis
LONDON, Sporting Alert -- Wayde van Niekerk began the defense of his 400m title with a comfortable shake out on Day 2 of the 2017 IAAF World Championships here in London on Saturday morning. Van Niekerk, who is seeking to win gold in both the 400 and 200 meters over the next week, cruised through the opening 300m before lifting the hand break slightly in the final 100m to … [Read more...] about Van Niekerk, Makwala Through To 400m Semis
Stream World Championships London 2017 Live
The IAAF continues to work tirelessly to bring its events to athletics fans across the globe. From 4-13 August, fans will be able to watch the best athletes in the world in action at the IAAF World Championships London 2017, which will bring a record 2038 athletes from 205 teams to the British capital. Action from the London Stadium, venue of the 2012 Olympic Games, will be … [Read more...] about Stream World Championships London 2017 Live
Injured De Grasse To Miss Showdown With Bolt In London
LONDON -- Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse, the man many were backing to beat Usain Bolt in London, has been forced to withdraw from the upcoming IAAF World Championships due to a hamstring. De Grasse, the Olympic 100m bronze medallist and 200m silver medal winner from Rio 2016, is one of the promising sprinters around and many were backing him to end Bolt's reign at the … [Read more...] about Injured De Grasse To Miss Showdown With Bolt In London
Bolt Warns Rivals “I’m Ready to go” Ahead of London Test
LONDON -- Usain Bolt has warned his rivals that he's "ready to go" as he prepares to bid farewell to the sport at the IAAF World Championships in London, later this week. Bolt, who won the sprint double two-years-ago, will only run the 100m in London and he's assuring his fans that he's in go mode. The Jamaican sprint sensation will be chasing a fourth IAAF World … [Read more...] about Bolt Warns Rivals “I’m Ready to go” Ahead of London Test
World Champ Schippers Wins Sprint Double at Bryan Clay Invite
AZUSA, CA -- World champion Dafne Schippers produced world-leading times on her way to winning the sprint double to open her season at Friday’s Bryan Clay Invitational at the Azusa Pacific Cougar Stadium. Schippers, the IAAF World Championships 2015 champion over 200m, got a measured start and then pulled away from the field over the last few metres to record 10.95 seconds, … [Read more...] about World Champ Schippers Wins Sprint Double at Bryan Clay Invite
London 2017 World Championships Entry Standards
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has published the full qualification system and entry standards for the 2017 World Championships in London, later this summer. The 2017 World Championships in London, will run from August 4-13, 2017. According to the release, the IAAF is hoping to reach a field of 56 athletes for both the 100m and 200m, while the … [Read more...] about London 2017 World Championships Entry Standards
Thompson Wins 100m; Fraser-Pryce Beaten At Local Meet
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Several Jamaican stars rolled out to take part at the Seniors Link Up track and field meeting held in Kingston on Saturday (9). Olympic and world 100m champion Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce and world 200m silver medallist Elaine Thompson, were among the top athletes who competed at the meet this weekend. Thompson, who won a silver medal at the IAAF World … [Read more...] about Thompson Wins 100m; Fraser-Pryce Beaten At Local Meet