CHENGDU -- Su Bingtian made an impressive return from injuries after matching his fifth-fastest time ever for the 60 meters when winning the event in 6.49 seconds at the 2021 Athletics National Indoor Championships in southwest China's Chengdu on Friday. Su Bingtian Impresses In Return Su, who had been battling with back and hip injuries from 2019, was making his first … [Read more...] about China’s Su Bingtian Runs 6.49 At 2021 Athletics National Indoor Championships
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Swiss Star Del Ponte Moves Up To No. 5 All-Time Among Europeans In 60m
After dominating the women's 60m dash at the 2021 European Indoor Championships on Sunday, rising Swiss star Ajla Del Ponte made a big leap into the European all-time rankings for the short sprint event. Del Ponte Continues Rise In Sprints Del Ponte, who continued her steady climb in the sprints, dominated her rivals to set a new personal best, Swiss record matching and … [Read more...] about Swiss Star Del Ponte Moves Up To No. 5 All-Time Among Europeans In 60m
Femke Bol Dominates European Indoor Championships Women’s 400m
TORUN, Poland -- Dutch sprinter Femke Bol extended her remarkable form indoors this season after she dominated the field to win the women's 400m title on day three at the 2021 European Indoor Championships is on Saturday (6). Bol Dominates European Indoor 400m Bol, who said after the race that her goal was to always take the lead early in the contest, effortlessly pulled … [Read more...] about Femke Bol Dominates European Indoor Championships Women’s 400m
How To Watch 2021 Box Hill Burn Live Streaming Coverage Free!
Watch all the action live from the 2021 Box Hill Burn live stream, with the meeting taking place at Hagenauer Reserve in Melbourne on Tuesday. The meeting has attracted some of Australia's top athletes who will match their speed and endurance in the 5000m and 1000m runs. Watch The Live Action Anywhere Live streaming coverage will be available on Youtube and the fans can … [Read more...] about How To Watch 2021 Box Hill Burn Live Streaming Coverage Free!
World leader Christina Schwanitz Faces Strong Shot Put Field In Karlsruhe
World leader Christina Schwanitz will face a very strong field when she steps into the throwing circle to compete in the women's Shot Put competition at Friday's Indoor Meeting Karlsruhe - the opening meeting in the 2021 World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold series. Schwanitz heads into the competition with a world-leading mark of 19.11 meters, set when picking up a victory in … [Read more...] about World leader Christina Schwanitz Faces Strong Shot Put Field In Karlsruhe
Marshall Sets World Lead 60m Hurdles Mark At American Track League
Baton Rouge, La. – Tonea Marshall, a senior on the LSU track and field team, opened her 2021 season with a world-leading time of 7.86 seconds in the 60-meter hurdles on Sunday at the Randal Tyson Track Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Marshall was competing against professionals on the American Track League circuit in Fayetteville. Sunday was the first of four meets that … [Read more...] about Marshall Sets World Lead 60m Hurdles Mark At American Track League
Devonish looking to catch Bolt off guard in Manchester
By Gary Smith -- Caribbean Net News LONDON, England -- Great Britain's Marlon Devonish believes he stands a chance of defeating Jamaican Usain Bolt in the Great City Games Street 150m sprint in Manchester on Sunday. Not in 9.60 shape yet Devonish acknowledged that the world record holder will start as favourite, but he believes he is in good enough shape at the moment to … [Read more...] about Devonish looking to catch Bolt off guard in Manchester
Richard Thompson escapes serious injuries in motor vehicle crash
Olympic hero Richard Thompson is recovering in the hospital after involving in a motor vehicle accident early Thursday morning, reports from the twin islands said. Despite escaping any serious injuries, the sprinter is currently nursing bruises to his forehead and suffering from neck pains. He was, however, being held for further inspections at Port of Spain General Hospital … [Read more...] about Richard Thompson escapes serious injuries in motor vehicle crash
Three Olympic stars set for Reebok Boston Indoor Games
BOSTON – Beijing medalists Steve Hooker, Jenn Stuczynski and Nick Willis will be among the headliners at the 2009 Reebok Boston Indoor Games on Feb. 7, organizers announced today. Hooker was victorious in one of the most-exciting contests of the 2008 Olympics, winning the men’s pole vault on his third and last attempt after repeatedly bouncing back from the brink … [Read more...] about Three Olympic stars set for Reebok Boston Indoor Games
American Williams defends Jamaican Olympic medallists
MIAMI, USA - Former sprint World Champion Lauryn Williams of the USA believes the prolonged backlash against Jamaica’s successful outing at the Beijing Olympic Games in August is totally unjust. Williams, the fourth place finisher behind three Jamaican athletes in the women’s 100 metres in Beijing, said she believes the sprinters who forced her off the podium … [Read more...] about American Williams defends Jamaican Olympic medallists
Robles targets perfect indoor season, wants world record too
By Gary Smith — Caribbean Net News SANTA CLARA, Cuba: Cuba’s Olympic 110m hurdles champion and world record holder Dayron Robles says he will be targeting a perfect 2009 indoor season, as he bids to break the 60m hurdles world record. The 21-year-old had a remarkable 2008 indoor season, collecting nine of the 11 fastest times before his only glitch came at the … [Read more...] about Robles targets perfect indoor season, wants world record too