Selected results from the 2021 NN Mission Marathon on April 18World record holder Eliud Kipchoge returns to the run in styleSix months after defeat Kipchoge showed that he's backPassionate Kipchoge is ready to defend his Olympic title in TokyoRunning 2:04:30 at the NN Mission Marathon shows that Kipchoge will be one of the runners to watch in Japan Reigning Olympic champion … [Read more...] about Leading 2021 NN Mission Marathon Results
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Watch: Grant Holloway Interview After Miramar Invitational Win
Check out the interview from Grant Holloway after the American dominated the men's 110m hurdles at the 2021 Miramar Invitational, which took place at the Ansin Sports Complex in Florida on Saturday, April 10. Holloway blasted to a slightly wind-assisted 13.04 seconds (+2.2 m/s) to win the event in his season opener, a time which was his fastest race in an outdoor season … [Read more...] about Watch: Grant Holloway Interview After Miramar Invitational Win
N Kolay Istanbul Half Marathon Selected Results: Chepngetich Break World Record
Here are the top results from the 2021 N Kolay Istanbul Half Marathon which took place in Turkey on Sunday, April 4. The race is a World Athletics Elite Label road race and it saw Ruth Chepngetich from Kenya smashing the world half-marathon record on her way to winning the women's race. Chepngetich Smashes WR At Istanbul Half Marathon The 26-year-old Chepngetich, who was … [Read more...] about N Kolay Istanbul Half Marathon Selected Results: Chepngetich Break World Record
Video: Van Niekerk Opens Season With 20.64 In Windy Conditions
SOUTH AFRICA -- Olympic champion Wayde van Niekerk opened his 2021 season with a modest 20.64 seconds performance in challenging conditions to win the men's 200 meters at the ACNW OPEN Invitational in Potchefstroom on Tuesday night. Van Niekerk, who is still seeking clearance to join the Lance Brauman’s training group in Florida, USA, took the chance to get a race in while … [Read more...] about Video: Van Niekerk Opens Season With 20.64 In Windy Conditions
Former WR Holder Powell Looking Forward To 2021 Season
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Former world fastest man Asafa Powell of Jamaica is hoping for a fruitful 2021 season and acknowledged that this could be his final year in track and field. Ready To Leave Everything On The Track Powell, who twice held the 100 meters world record at 9.77 seconds and 9.74 seconds before his fellow countryman Usain Bolt lowered the mark three-times, is … [Read more...] about Former WR Holder Powell Looking Forward To 2021 Season
Watch Video: Grant Holloway Breaks 60m Hurdles World Record In Madrid
Watch the video highlights from YouTube of American Grant Holloway breaking the men's 60 meters hurdles indoor world record after running 7.29 seconds at the 2021 World Athletics Indoor Tour Madrid Meeting on Wednesday (24). Results Long Wait For World Record Result Holloway, who entered the meeting as the fastest in the world this season and the second-fastest man ever … [Read more...] about Watch Video: Grant Holloway Breaks 60m Hurdles World Record In Madrid
Tsegay, Holloway Highlight Meeting de L’Eure
Gudaf Tsegay dazzled to a new world-lead to win the women's 800m, while Grant Holloway extended his winning streak to three meetings to highlight the Meeting de L'Eure at the Jesse Owens Arena in Val-de-Reuil, France, on Sunday (14). Tsegay Dominates Again Five days after breaking the world indoor 1500m record, Tsegay delivered another sizzling performance to break into … [Read more...] about Tsegay, Holloway Highlight Meeting de L’Eure
Complete Results From Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais In Lievin
Complete results from the 2021 Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais - World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold meeting in Lievin on Tuesday (9). The meeting was highlighted Ethiopia's Gudaf Tsegay world indoor 1500m record-breaking performance, as well as USA's Grant Hollaway's 60m hurdles American record. Tsegay, the world bronze medalist, circled the track in a 3:53.09 … [Read more...] about Complete Results From Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais In Lievin
Updated World-Leading Times and Marks: Jan. 28
The following are the world-leading performances heading into this weekend's track and field indoor meetings around the globe. A host of meetings are listed on the schedule from Friday, Jan. 29 to Sunday, Jan. 31 and we have provided you with the most updated world-leading marks, courtesy of the outstanding Tilastopaja website. Please visit also for any updates in the coming … [Read more...] about Updated World-Leading Times and Marks: Jan. 28
Upcoming Track and Field Meetings And Streams This Weekend – Jan. 29-31
The following is a list of selected track and field meetings taking place around the globe this coming weekend, including several highlighted events on the college and professional circuits. Among the list of meetings slated for this weekend is the American Track League Meeting #2 - World Athletics Indoor Tour - which will take place at the Randal Tyson Track Center in … [Read more...] about Upcoming Track and Field Meetings And Streams This Weekend – Jan. 29-31
American Track League Meeting #1 Results From Jan. 24
Results from the American Track League Meeting #1 at the Randal Tyson Track in Fayetteville, Arkansas on Sunday, Jan. 25. American Ryan Crouser set a world record, while Trayvon Bromell, Fred Kerley, Grant Holloway, Tonea Marshall, and Gabby Thomas were among the top performers at the event. Crouser set an indoor world record in the men's shot put to deliver the featured … [Read more...] about American Track League Meeting #1 Results From Jan. 24
Van Niekerk To Miss World Championships, 2019 Season
NEW YORK - Wayde van Niekerk has suffered another setback in his return from injury and will not be defending his world championships 400m title in Doha. Although he made a short return with a 47.28 seconds performance in Bloemfontein in February, the South African has not truly raced competitively since 2017 after struggling to recover fully from a serious knee injury he … [Read more...] about Van Niekerk To Miss World Championships, 2019 Season
How To Watch and Follow Live Stream From Birmingham Diamond League: Aug. 18
BIRMINGHAM, UK - Some of the world's high-profile athletes will be on show at the Muller Grand Prix - Birmingham Diamond League meeting on Sunday and you can stream live television coverage online. There will also live result updates from the event, which is the 11th stop on the IAAF Diamond League circuit. The live coverage gets underway at 8:00 am ET with NBC Sports … [Read more...] about How To Watch and Follow Live Stream From Birmingham Diamond League: Aug. 18
Kendra Harrison v Danielle Williams At Birmingham Diamond League Meeting
BIRMINGHAM, UK -- World record holder Kendra Harrison and world-leader Danielle Williams headline the women's 100m hurdles field for the Müller Grand Prix Birmingham - IAAF Diamond League meeting on Sunday 18 August. Both sprint hurdles head into this clash in very good form with Jamaica's Williams, the 2015 world champion clocking a world-leading 12.34 seconds to win at the … [Read more...] about Kendra Harrison v Danielle Williams At Birmingham Diamond League Meeting
Usain Bolt’s Dominance Versus Other Dominant Athletes
Some people are just born winners who dominate their sports. Bill Belichick and Tom Brady have won five Super Bowls, Michael Phelps has won the most Olympic medals ever, and Serena Williams has won the most tennis majors ever. Usain Bolt Clearly Belongs In The Same Conversation While he may have lost a relay gold thanks to his teammate, Bolt is still the first sprinter to … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt’s Dominance Versus Other Dominant Athletes
Yohan Blake Says Anything is Possible in 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Yohan Blake says he's healthy again, following a few setbacks, adding that anything is possible as he looks forward to what is expected to be an exciting year for him on the track. Blake won the men's 100m title at the 2011 IAAF World Championships and took double silver medals behind countryman and training partner Usain Bolt at the London Olympic Games … [Read more...] about Yohan Blake Says Anything is Possible in 2017
Bolt qualifies for Olympic 100m final
LONDON (Sporting Alert) -- Usain Bolt strolled into the final of the men's 100 metres dash on Sunday at the London Olympic Games after winning his semi-final heat very convincingly. The defending champion and world record holder ran the opening half of the race before slowing down to a jog, while looking around as he crossed the finishing line in an impressive 9.87 … [Read more...] about Bolt qualifies for Olympic 100m final
Asafa Powell to run 200m at UTech Track Classic on April 17
Former 100 metres world record-holder Asafa Powell of MVP has been entered to runin the 200 metre event at the third staging of the University of Technology (UTech) Track and Field Classic at the National Stadium on April 17. The meeting, which will see a number of the top Jamaican athletes competing, with also see Powell's clubmates and Olympic gold medallists Nesta Carter … [Read more...] about Asafa Powell to run 200m at UTech Track Classic on April 17
Usain Bolt to run at Penn Relays
World sprint double and relay world record holder Usain Bolt, will compete at the Penn Relays as part of the USA vs. the World event April 24, USA Track and Field announced Thursday. The Jamaican sprint ace is scheduled to compete in the men's 4x100 relay and event he ran on the third leg when Jamaica smashed the world record at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. He established … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt to run at Penn Relays
Usain Bolt unlikely to challenge 400m WR until After 2012
Jamaican sprint sensation, the exciting Usain Bolt says he is unlikely to target Michael Johnson's 400m world record until after his London 2012 mission. American Johnson, world record holder is set at 43.18 seconds and he has suggested the Olympic and world 100m and 200m champion should change events. However, Bolt said: "The 400m is painful! I think it is somewhere in the … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt unlikely to challenge 400m WR until After 2012