Kosgei breaks marathon world record at Chicago Marathon
Kenya’s Brigid Chepchirchir Kosgei broke the world record at the 2019 Chicago Marathon, winning the IAAF Gold Label road race in 2:14:04, on Sunday.
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Assefa returns, Mekonnen starts at 2019 Mainova Frankfurt Marathon
Course Record Holder Meskerem Assefa returns to defend the women’s title, while Junior World Record Holder Tsegaye Mekonnen joins the men’s field at the 2019 Mainova Frankfurt Marathon.
In Pictures: World Athletics Championships – Doha 2019
Photo gallery: African athletes compete at the 2019 IAAF World Athletics Champonships in Doha, Qatar on 27 September – 6 October, 2019.
Desisa finds redemption in Doha with marathon gold
For Lelisa Desisa, victory on Doha’s famous Corniche not only ended a 42-kilometre road race, but a six-year journey to redemption following his narrow defeat at the Moscow 2013 World Championships.
Ofili: Nigeria’s new kid on the block, the youngest in Doha
Favour Ofili is the reigning youth Olympic champion from Buenos Aries 2018 and topped the bill in the 400m final as well at the African Youth Games in the same year.
Edris, Chepkoech, Nakaayi grab golds – Doha 2019 Day 4 Report
Ethiopia’s Muktar Edris, Beatrice Chepkoech of Kenya, and Halimah Nakaayi of Uganda blaze through to earn their respective African countries gold medals on Day four at the IAAF World Athletics Championships in Doha, Qatar.on Monday.
Bekele credits impetus from new training group for stunning revival
More than a few athletics journalists were wondering before the race if the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON on Sunday was going to mark the end of Kenenisa Bekele’s remarkable career as one of the long distance greats.
Zango improves his African record, Bronze for Ta Lou – Day 3 at Doha 2019
Burkina Faso toasted its maiden World Championships medal as Hugues Fabrice Zango leaped 17.66m for a historic bronze in the men’s Triple Jump, improving his African record by 0.16m.
Bekele narrowly misses World Record in sensational comeback victory in Berlin
Ethiopia’s distance running great, Kenenisa Bekele, made a sensational return to his international best with victory at the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, missing the world record by just two seconds on Sunday.
Chepngetich defies Doha’s sweltering heat to win Women’s marathon – Day 1 Report
Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich clocked an impressive 2:32:43 in sweltering heat to win the first World Athletics Championships Women’s Marathon Final at Doha 2019.
African athletes in search of glory at 2019 World Athletics Championships
African athletes will once again file out in a contest for pride and honours at the 2019 World Athletics Championships in Doha.
Coe re-elected as IAAF President, Ayikoru elected to IAAF Council
IAAF President Sebastian Coe was elected for a second term at the 52nd IAAF Congress in Doha on Wednesday, while Ximena Restrepo, Sergey Bubka, Geoffrey Gardner and Nawaf Bin Mohammed Al Saud were elected Vice Presidents.
Kosgei clocks fastest-ever women’s half-marathon time
Kenya’s Brigid Kosgei ran the fastest half-marathon ever by a woman on Sunday, winning the Great North Run in Newcastle, UK in a time of 1:04:28.
IAAF reveals Doha 2019 World Athletics Championships medals
Medals revealed ahead of IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 as the Middle East prepares to host the third largest competition for the first time.
Ethiopian double triumph by Abate and Kuma in rainy Hamburg
Deme Tadu Abate and Dibabe Kuma celebrated success in duplicate for Ethiopia at the Haspa Marathon Hamburg on Sunday.
Kiprop smashes course record, Kipchumba takes men’s title in Vienna
Kenyan Nancy Kiprop smashes the course record in 2:22:12, becoming the first woman to win three VCM titles, while compatriot Vincent Kipchumba takes men’s title a personal best of 2:06:56 at the 36th Vienna City Marathon.
Lagat and Alemu triumph at the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2019
Kenya’s Cosmas Lagat and Ethiopia’s Worknesh Alemu upset the odds and take the honours at the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2019
Gemechu breaks Airtel Delhi Half Marathon women’s course record
Debutante Tsehay Gemechu breaks Airtel Delhi Half Marathon women’s course record with 1:06:50, as Andamlak Belihu and Amdework Walelegn go 1-2 for Ethiopia in the men’s race.
Senegal to host the 2022 Youth Olympic Games
Dakar, the capital city of Senegal has been selected by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the host for the 2022 Youth Summer Olympic Games – the first IOC event to be held in Africa.
Abidjan to host 2019 African U18 and U20 Athletics Championships
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire has been selected as host of the CAA African U18 and U20 Athletics Championships in April 2019.
AAJA, ASA condole Athletics Kenya over Nicholas Bett’s death
The African Athletics Journalists Association (AAJA) and Athletics South Africa (ASA) have expressed their condolences on the passing of Kenyan former World 400m hurdles Champion Nicholas Bett.
Lesotho to host 2022 African Youth Games in Maseru
Lesotho have been officially confirmed as the host country for the 2022 African Youth Games, which would take place in the capital city Maseru.
Chepkoech breaks Steeplechase World record in Monaco – IAAF Diamond League
Kenya’s Beatrice Chepkoech broke the world record to win the 3000m steeplechase at the Herculis meeting on Friday, clocking 8:44.32 for victory, at the IAAF Diamond League meeting in Monaco.
IAAF responds to open letter from Women’s Sports Foundation and Athlete Ally
The IAAF responds to an open letter from the Women’s Sports Foundation and Athlete Ally, which requested that the IAAF rescind the new eligibility regulations for the female classification, due to come into effect on November 1, 2018.
Zazini gold, Poole bronze close South Africa campaign at Tampere 2018
South Africa closed their campaign in style, bagging two more medals from Sokwakhana Zazini (Gold) and Breyton Poole (Bronze), at the 2018 IAAF World U20 Championships in Tampere, Finland on Saturday 14 July.
Semenya breaks South African 1000m record at Rabat Diamond League
Caster Semenya broke another national record in Rabat, Morocco on Friday evening, surging to a comfortable victory in the women’s 1000m race at the ninth leg of the 2018 IAAF Diamond League series.
Kipruto, Chebet clinch distance Gold medals on Day 1 – Tampere 2018
Rhonex Kipruto and Beatrice Chebet earned Kenya two gold medals on the opening day of competition at the 2018 IAAF World U20 Championships in Tampere, Finland on Tuesday.
Kiplimo eyes medals at Tampere 2018 World U20 Championships
Ugandan star athlete, Jacob Kiplimo, said his main focus is on winning medals for his country at the 2018 IAAF World U-20 Championships in Tampere, Finland next week.
Semenya smashes South African record at Paris Diamond League
Caster Semenya broke her own South African record with a gun-to-tape victory in the women’s 800m event at the 2018 IAAF Diamond League Meeting in Paris, France on Saturday.
Kenya names squad of 61 for Asaba 2018 African Championships
A blend of experienced and promising individuals will be flying the Kenyan flag in pursuit of medals at the 21st edition of Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Africa Senior Championships in Asaba, Nigeria from 1-5 August, 2018.
South Africa name strong team of 79 for Asaba 2018 CAA African Senior Championships
Athletics South Africa announce a 79-member final Athletics team for the 21st CAA African Senior Championships to be held in Asaba, Nigeria between 1-5 August 2018.
South Africa selects 29 athletes for 2018 African Youth Games in Algiers
A 29-member national Athletics team has been announced by the SA Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) for the third edition of the African Youth Games in Algiers, Algeria between 19-28 July.
Tokyo 2020 Marathon and Race Walking courses revealed
Tokyo 2020 Marathon and Race Walking courses will pass through the heart of Tokyo and take in some of the capital’s most iconic landmarks, providing an unforgettable experience for the athletes, as well as for spectators along the route and TV viewers around the world.
IOC asks global athletes to make voice heard on Athlete Charter
The Olympic Movement reaches out to thousands of global athletes to make their voice heard on the Athlete Charter in order to address and protect the fundamental rights and responsibilities of athletes around the world.
Kamulu, Kipkirui, Teferi and Tirop to challenge Gudeta in Bengaluru
A strong women’s field, with elite runners from across the globe, has been assembled to challenge Ethiopia’s IAAF World Half Marathon Valencia 2018 winner Netsanet Gudeta at the TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2018 on Sunday 27 May.