Julius Yego extends African Javelin record in Birmingham
Kenya’s Julius Yego extended the African Javelin record to 91.39 metres in dramatic fashion at the IAAF Diamond league meeting in Birmingham on Sunday.
World Athletics
World Athletics (formerly the International Association of Athletics Federations – IAAF) is the international governing body for the sport of athletics, such as running, jumping and throwing.
$1.4M on offer at IAAF/BTC World Relays 2015 Bahamas
A total prize purse of USD $1.4million will be paid by the IAAF for the men’s and women’s races at the 2nd IAAF/BTC World Relays in Nassau, The Bahamas on May 2-3, 2015
More than 100 federations set for World Athletics Day 2015
The IAAF have confirmed that 118 member federations are already signed up to take part in the 20th World Athletics Day 2015, which will take place in May.
Guiyang 2015: Where to follow the action online, the course and scoring
The IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Guiyang 2015 gets under way on Saturday, March 28 and you can follow all the action on the IAAF website.
Guiyang 2015: US$280,000 on offer to athletes – IAAF World Cross Country
No less than US$280,000 in prize money will be paid out by the IAAF to the leading runners in the two senior races at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Guiyang 2015 on Saturday 28 March.
Guiyang 2015: 10 athletes to watch at IAAF World XC Champs
Here we look at 10 athletes worth keeping an eye on at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships – Guiyang 2015 on Saturday March 28, 2015.
LOC website opens – IAAF World Relays, Bahamas 2015
The Local Organising Committee (LOC) website for the 2nd IAAF World Relays, Bahamas 2015 (holding from May 2-3 in Nassau) is now open: bahamasworldrelays.org
IAAF launches new bidding platform for host cities
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has launched its new online platform for potential host cities of its World Athletics Series events.
Cali 2015 LOC website opens – IAAF World Youth Championships
The Local Organising Committee (LOC) website for the IAAF World Youth Championships, Cali 2015 (holding from July 15-19) is now open: http://cali2015.co/en/
IAAF publishes Rio 2016 Athletics schedule
Following the recent news that the Rio 2016 Olympic Games will feature finals during the morning sessions of the athletics programme, the IAAF has published the full timetable.
Watch the Live streaming of the 2014 World Athletics Gala
Watch the re-run of the Live streaming of the 2014 World Athletics Gala from the Chapiteau de Fontvielle in Monaco – courtesy of the International Association of Athletics Federations – IAAF.
New qualification system introduced for Beijing 2015
The IAAF Council has approved the entry standards for the IAAF World Championships, Beijing 2015, and a new qualification system has been introduced.
IAAF World Championships: Beijing 2015 website opens
The Local Organising Committee (LOC) website for the IAAF World Championships, Beijing 2015, holding from August 22-30 next year in China, is now open.
Doha to host the 2019 IAAF World Championships
Doha, Qatar won the right, over Barcelona (ESP) and Eugene (USA), to host the 2019 IAAF World Championships, the IAAF Council announced at the Fairmont Hotel in Monaco on Tuesday.
Dibaba, Amos, Birech and Kimetto make 2014 IAAF Award shortlist
Four Africans, Nijel Amos, Genzebe Dibaba, Jairus Birech and Dennis Kimetto, have been shortlisted by the IAAF for the 2014 World Athlete of the Year Award.
Interview: Team Africa 4x400m men – IAAF Continental Cup
VIDEO: Watch the interview with Team Africa 4x400m relay winning quartet at the 2014 IAAF Continental Cup in Marrakech, Morocco on Sunday.
IAAF Continental Cup: Team Africa is ready
Watch the video of the first meet up of Team Africa on the eve of the 2014 IAAF Continental Cup in Marrakech, Morocco on Friday.
IAAF Continental Cup – Press Conference Highlights
Watch the video Highlights of the main Press Conference at the 2014 IAAF Continental Cup in Marrakech on Friday.
Athletes jostle for honours, money at IAAF Continental Cup in Marrakech
Top athletes from all the four (4) sub continents will compete for nearly $3 million in prize money on offer at the 2014 IAAF Continental Cup this weekend in Marrakech, Morocco.
Mercy Cherono pips Genzebe Dibaba to win diamond trophy in Brussels
Kenya’s Mercy Cherono withstood the challenge from 2014 world indoor champion Genzebe Dibaba to win the women’s 3000m Diamond Race (8:28.95) in Brussels on Friday.
Jairus Birech dips under 8mins to win in Brussels – IAAF DL
Kenya’s Jairus Kipchoge Birech pulled out his first run under eight minutes to secure the men’s 3000m steeplechase Diamond Race title with 7:58.41 in Brussels on Friday.
Team Africa eyes the track for success in Marrakech – IAAF Continental Cup
Team Africa’s best chances of success at the IAAF Continental Cup in Marrakech are expected to come in the track events, and their line-up boasts seven athletes who currently top the world list in their respective events.
Oregon 2014 gives IAAF website traffic boost
The recently-concluded IAAF World Junior Championships (Oregon 2014) in Eugene led to a huge increase in the IAAF website’s usage when compared to the previous edition two years ago in Barcelona.
Oregon 2014: Haroye and Hawi secure Ethiopia 1-2 in 5000m
Alemitu Haroye led an Ethiopian one-two and outsprinted her team-mate Alemitu Hawi in the final stretch to win the women’s 5000m at the 2014 IAAF World Junior Championships in Oregon.
Oregon 2014: Nyairera Wambui stuns Diago for 800m Gold
Kenyan Margaret Nyairera wins the women’s 800m in a personal best time of 2:00.49 at the 2014 IAAF World Junior Championships in Eugene – Oregon 2014.
Oregon 2014: Kejelcha spearheads Ethiopian 5000m double in Eugene
Ethiopia’s world youth 3000m champion Yomif Kejelcha led for most of the last kilometre to win the men’s 5000m in 13:25.19 at the 2014 IAAF World Junior Championships in Eugene, Oregon.
Oregon 2014: Kipketer restores Kenya’s 800m dominance
Alfred Kipketer restored Kenya’s dominance in the 800m with an impressive 1:43.95, the second-fastest time in the history of the IAAF World Junior Championships.
Oregon 2014 tipped to be 2nd biggest IAAF WJC ever
With a total of 1546 athletes entered from 175 IAAF member federations, Oregon 2014 is set to be one of the biggest ever editions of the IAAF World Junior Championships.
Souleiman breaks Djiboutian mile record in Eugene
World indoor champion Ayanleh Souleiman sets a new Djibouti mile record with a world leading time of 3:47.32 at the 40th Prefontaine Classic – IAAF Diamond League meeting in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday.
Kiprop leads Kenya to World Record at IAAF World Relays
Kenya’s quartet of Collins Cheboi, Silas Kiplagat, James Magut and Asbel Kiprop sets a new World record of 14:22.22 in the Men’s 4x1500m at IAAF World Relays in Nassau.
Kenya champions 4x1500m – IAAF World Relays
Post Race video interview with the World record-breaking Kenyan women’s 15 Laps race winners at the 2014 IAAF World Relays in Nassau, The Bahamas. Duration of Video: 1:50 mins.
$1.4m in prize money at stake in Nassau – IAAF World Relays
A total prize purse of USD $1.4million will be paid by the IAAF for the men’s and women’s races at the inaugural IAAF World Relays in Nassau, The Bahamas, on May 24-25, 2014.
WJC2014 to be biggest IAAF event ever held on US soil
The 2014 IAAF World Junior Championships, which will be held between July 22-27 in Eugene, Oregon, is set to be the biggest ever IAAF event to be held on US soil.
Bahamas 2014: One month to go to IAAF World Relays
It’s exactly one month to go until the first gun goes at the inaugural IAAF World Relays, which will be held in Nassau, The Bahamas, on May 24-25, 2014.
IAAF picks Ambassadors for World Juniors in Eugene
IAAF has appointed Ato Boldon, Joanna Hayes and Jackie Joyner-Kersee as Ambassadors to the 2014 IAAF World Junior Championships, which will be held in Eugene, USA, between 22-27 July.