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.
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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.
Kenya’s Alex Korio to defend his TCS World 10K title
Kenya’s Alex Korio, the defending TCS World 10K champion, will return to Bengaluru and take on his compatriot and IAAF World Half Marathon Championships Valencia 2018 winner Geoffrey Kamworor at this year’s race on Sunday 27 May.
Ta Lou, Samba, Barshim impress in Doha – IAAF Diamond League
CIV’s World silver medallist Marie-Josée Ta Lou, Team Qatar’s Abderrahman Samba and Mutaz Barshim were impressive as eight world leads and five meeting records were set at Doha’s opening of 2018 IAAF Diamond League season.
Semenya, Horn break South African records in Doha – IAAF Diamond League
Caster Semenya and Carina Horn produced historic performances, smashing their South African records, at the opening leg of the 2018 IAAF Diamond League series in Doha, Qatar on Friday.
South Africa to challenge new IAAF eligibility regulations for females
Athletics South Africa will challenge the new hyperandrogenism regulations issued by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) on the classification of female athletes and will proceed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) if necessary.
Athletics South Africa responds to new IAAF eligibility rules
Athletics South Africa responds to the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) new Eligibility Regulations for Female Classification (Athlete with Differences of Sexual Development) for events from 400m to the mile.
Keitany and Kipchoge seal Abbott World Marathon Majors titles
Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge and Mary Keitany were crowned Abbott World Marathon Majors Series XI champions following the conclusion of the Virgin Money London Marathon on Sunday
London Marathon: ‘This treble tops everything’ – Eliud Kipchoge
Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge described his third Virgin Money London Marathon victory on Sunday as the greatest achievement of his glittering career as he looked back on a day when he was crowned king of the roads and sealed a third Abbott World Marathon Majors title
Keitany’s gutsy gamble hands Cheruiyot a famous win
Kenya’s Vivian Cheruiyot ran a perfectly judged race to take elite women’s race title at the 38th Virgin Money London Marathon, becoming the fourth fastest woman of all time over the gruelling marathon distance.
Johannes wins historic Gold for Namibia at Gold Coast 2018
Namibia’s Helalia Johannes won a historic women’s marathon on the final day of the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast on Sunday, becoming the first Namibian woman to win a Commonwealth title in any sport.
Cheptegei completes Commonwealth double in Games record
Uganda’s Joshua Kiprui Cheptegei completed a Commonwealth Games double in a new Games record on the sixth day of athletics competition with a resounding victory in the men’s 10,000m in Gold Coast on Friday.
Semenya smashes Commonwealth Games record to scoop double gold
South Africa’s Caster Semenya stormed to another commanding victory on Friday, winning the women’s 800m title at the Commonwealth Games and taking home double gold from Australia’s Gold Coast after winning the 1500m final earlier in the week.
Commonwealth Games: Ntutu scoops T12 100m gold
South Africa’s Jonathan Ndodomzi Ntutu wins the Men’s T12 100m Final in 11.02 seconds at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games on Thursday.
Commonwealth Games: Montsho gives Botswana historic 400m double
Amantle Montsho pips a Jamaican double-act, who have to settle for silver and bronze, to earn Botswana a rare 400m double by taking the women’s 400m gold in the Gold Coast on Wednesday night.
Semenya storms to Commonwealth and South African 1500m record in Gold Coast
South Africa’s golden girl Caster Semenya secured her first Commonwealth Games title, earning Team South Africa’s fifth Track and Field medal at the multi-sport spectacle at the Gold Coast, Australia on Tuesday.
Commonwealth Games: Makwala achieves golden promise with 400m title
Botswana’s Isaac Makwala has achieved what he set out to do, winning his first major championship gold medal with a well-executed 44.35 in the men’s 400m final at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games on Tuesday.
Simbine leads South African 1-2 of 100m podium in Gold Coast
Akani Simbine stopped the clock at 10.03, with Henricho Bruintjies finishing 0.14 off the pace. Jamaican Yohan Blake nicked the bronze medal from Nigeria’s Seye Ogunlewe in a photo finish, with both athletes timed at 10.19 at Gold Coast 2018.
South African athletics has a great future – Skhosana
The success of the ASA U18 Youth and U20 Junior Championships Dal Josaphat Athletics Stadium in Paarl, Western Cape, has ushered fresh confidence that South African talent will be around for many years to come.
Cheptegei takes Uganda’s first gold on opening day of Gold Coast 2018 Athletics
Uganda’s Joshua Cheptegei sprinted clear to clinch the first track Commonwealth Games Athletics gold of Gold Coast 2018 in the men’s 5,000m at the Carrara stadium on Sunday.
Blignaut, Zazini close Day 3 in style – ASA U18/U20 Championships
South African Shot Put prospect Kayle Blignaut and quarter-miler Sokwakhana “Soks” Zazini were the star performers on the third and final day of the ASA U18 Youth and U20 Championships in Paarl, Western Cape on Saturday.
Gontse Morake shines again in Paarl – Day 2 ASA U18/U20 Championships
Gontse Morake flaunted her remarkable talent again, earning gold and narrowly missing another national record in the Youth Girls Triple Jump final, on the second day of the ASA U-18 and U-20 Championships 2018 at the Dal Josaphat Stadium in Paarl, Western Cape on Friday.
Morake smashes SA Youth 400m hurdles record in Paarl – Day 1 ASA U18/U20 Championships
Gontse Morake breaks the South African national youth (U-18) 400m hurdles record in 57.81 seconds on the opening day of ASA U-18 and U-20 Championships 2018 at the Dal Josaphat Stadium in Paarl, Western Cape on Thursday.