PUMA signs as new partner of Athletix Grand Prix Series 2018
Athletics South Africa (ASA) in conjunction with Stillwater Sports have unveiled PUMA South Africa as the official footwear and apparel partner of the 2018 Athletix Grand Prix Series.
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Caster Semenya tackles rarely run 1000m in Tshwane – Athletix Grand Prix
South Africa’s double Olympic and triple World Champion, Caster Semenya will compete in the women’s 1000m, a rarely run event on the track, at the Tuks Stadium in Tshwane – the second of three Athletix Grand Prix Meetings – on Thursday, 8 March 2018.
Manyonga, Scott-Efurd, Mokaleng and Horn smash SA records
World champion Luvo Manyonga betters his own SA indoor record in long jump, Dominique Scott-Efurd, Derrick Mokaleng and Carina Horn also smashed South African indoor records over the weekend.
World champion Justin Gatlin signs up for Athletix Grand Prix Series 2018
World 100m champion Justin Gatlin has joined the list of world-class athletes who will compete at the inaugural Athletix Grand Prix Series meetings in South Africa next month.
IOC: It’s time for Africa to host Olympic Games
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) approves plans to target African National Olympic Committees (NOCs) as potential host cities of the fourth edition of the Summer Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in 2022.
Jobodwana headlines Athletix Grand Prix meet in Johannesburg
South African sprinter Anaso Jobodwana will run the men’s 200m at the first Athletix Grand Prix Series meeting billed to hold at the Ruimsig Stadium, Johannesburg on Thursday, 1 March 2018.
Scott-Efurd lowers South African indoor 3000m record
Dominique Scott-Efurd set a new indoor record and Desmond Mokgobu broke new ground in the marathon, as South African athletes begin their busy 2018 season around the world.
SASCOC name Team SA for Commonwealth Games 2018
SASCOC have named a 169-member team, including 13 athletes and 8 para-athletes, to represent South Africa at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia between 4-15 April.
Geremew and Dereje shatter course records in Dubai
Ethiopia’s Mosinet Geremew and Roza Dereje smashed the course records to take the men’s and women’s titles at the 2018 Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon, the world’s richest marathon on Friday.
Keitany targets Radcliffe’s World record at 2018 London Marathon
Kenya’s Mary Keitany will make an attempt to break Paula Radcliffe’s world record at the 2018 Virgin Money London Marathon on Sunday 22 April.
Tirunesh Dibaba returns to Virgin Money London Marathon
Ethiopian distance running queen, Tirunesh Dibaba, is the first major name confirmed for the elite women’s race at the 2018 Virgin Money London Marathon.
Deksisa and Gobena claim Ethiopian double at Tata Mumbai Marathon 2018
It was a double triumph for the Ethiopian runners as Solomon Deksisa and Amane Gobena took the honours at the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2018, winning in 2:09:34 and 2:25:49 respectively on Sunday.
Bekele joins loaded London Marathon 2018 elite field
Ethiopian legend Kenenisa Bekele confirmed he will join Mo Farah and Eliud Kipchoge on the start line for the 2018 Virgin Money London Marathon on 22 April.
Coleman breaks world indoor 60m record in Clemson
London 2017 IAAF World championships silver medallist Christian Coleman stunned the athletics world on Friday when he sped to a 6.37 world record over 60m at the Clemson Invitational in South Carolina
Could the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2018 set new standards for the classic distance in India?
The leading men’s contenders attending Friday’s elite athletes press conference for the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2018 were unanimous in their prediction ahead of Sunday’s big event, it could be the fastest ever race over the classic distance ever witnessed in India.
Birmingham 2018: Medals unveiled to mark 50 days to go
With 50 days to go until the IAAF World Indoor Championships Birmingham 2018, the LOC have unveiled the medals that will be awarded to the top three in each final at the event to be staged at Arena Birmingham from 1 to 4 March.
2nd AFN Golden League 2018 moves to Port Harcourt
The 2nd leg of Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) Golden League meeting, which was originally scheduled to hold in Lagos from 26-27 January 2018, has been moved to the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Bekele to chase Kimetto’s 25km world record at Tata Steel Kolkata 25K 2017
Ethiopian multiple world champion and world record-holder Kenenisa Bekele will be looking to add to his list of accolades at the Tata Steel Kolkata 25K on Sunday 17 December.
ASA launches Athletix Grand Prix Series for 2018
Athletics South Africa (ASA) has launched the ASA Athletix Grand Prix Series in which a total prize incentive of R1 365 000.00 (US$ 110,000) will be offered to athletes to produce outstanding performances in 2018.
Nkosikhona Mhlakwana and Asefa Chelitu win 2017 Heroes Marathon
Nkosikhona Mhlakwana from Howick in KwaZulu-Natal and Asefa Chelitu of Ethiopia, are the champions of the 2017 Heroes Marathon.
Nanjing is awarded 2020 World Indoor Championships – IAAF Council, Day 2
Nanjing is awarded 2020 World Indoor Championships on the second and final day of the 212th IAAF Council Meeting, chaired by IAAF President Sebastian Coe, held at Le Meridien hotel, Monaco.
Gdynia and Minsk to host 2020 World Athletics Series events – IAAF Council, Day 1
Gdynia and Minsk to host 2020 World Athletics Series events – highlights of the first day of the 212th IAAF Council Meeting, chaired by IAAF President Sebastian Coe, was held today at Le Meridien hotel, Monaco.
Ethiopian duo win Indian half marathon Sangai Run 2017
Ethiopian duo of Assefa Hunde and Ayelech Negussie has won the inaugural Sangai Run International Half Marathon that took place in the Indian state of Manipur on November 19
Barshim and Thiam named 2017 Athletes of the Year
Qatar’s Mutaz Essa Barshim and Nafissatou Thiam of Belgium have been named the male and female World Athletes of the Year at the IAAF Athletics Awards 2017, held at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco.
Kalalei and Badane triumph in Athens
Kenya’s Samuel Kalalei gives himself early Birthday present while Bedatu Hirpa Badane of Ethiopia takes the top women’s honours at the 35th Athens Marathon.
Kipchoge and Keitany voted AIMS Marathon Runners of 2017
Kenyans Eliud Kipchoge and Mary Keitany are officially the top marathon runners of 2017 after the duo were announced as the winners of the AIMS Best Marathon Runner (BMR) Awards at the Gala in Athens on Friday.
Kenenisa Bekele and Florence Kiplagat to compete in TSK25K
Distance running legend Kenenisa Bekele and Kenyan long distance star Florence Kiplagat have been signed up to compete in the Tata Steel Kolkata 25K on Sunday 17 December.
World champions Kirui and Ayana to contest Airtel Delhi Half Marathon 2017
The 13th Airtel Delhi Half Marathon could be the most spectacular yet in the Indian city with race promoters Procam International having signed up 2017 world champions Geoffrey Kirui and Almaz Ayana for the race on 19 November.
Video Highlights – 2017 Mainova Frankfurt Marathon
Ethiopian Shura Kitata Tola and Kenyan Vivian Cheruiyot took the 36th edition of the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon.
Jepkosgei breaks world half marathon record in Valencia
Kenya’s Joyciline Jepkosgei took one second off her own world record to win the 2017 Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Half Marathon in 1:04:51 on Sunday.
Indian half marathon Sangai Run opens on iconic Loktak Lake
For runners across Africa, a new half marathon in the state of Manipur, India, is inviting participants to the festival of activities to herald the first Sangai Run on November 19, 2017.
Video Highlights – 2017 BMW BERLIN-MARATHON
Video highlights of the races of 2017 BMW Berlin Marathon – Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya took a dramatic win in the men’s race at the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON.
Ashgabat 2017 – Refugee team from Africa to compete in Indoor Athletics
The refugee team of five athletes from Africa taking part in Ashgabat 2017 has been named and will compete in the Indoor Athletics track events.
Semenya sets new World 600m best time in Berlin
Caster Semenya on Sunday sets a new world best time over the women’s 600m distance at the penultimate leg of the IAAF World Challenge series in Berlin, Germany.
London 2017: Semenya breaks South African 800m record on final day
Caster Semenya wins the women’s 800m gold in 1:55.16, setting a national record and catapulting South Africa to the third position on the medal standings, on final day of the London 2017 IAAF World Championships.