Patrick Makau wins Fukuoka Marathon in 2:08:22
Former world record-holder Patrick Makau from Kenya returned to winning ways with victory at the 68th Fukuoka International Marathon in Fukuoka, Japan on Sunday.
Yomog Meje
Yomog Meje is a former Nigerian junior athlete and the Associate editor at Athletics Africa.
Genzebe Dibaba targets 5000m indoor WR and Beijing 2015 gold
Ethiopian multiple indoor world record-holder, Genzebe Dibaba, is eyeing the women’s 5000m title at the 2015 IAAF World Championships in Beijing, China.
Morning athletics finals at Rio 2016 Olympics
For the first time at an Olympic Games since 1988, the Rio 2016 Olympic Games will feature finals during the morning sessions of the athletics programme.
Nairobi to host the 2017 IAAF World Youth Championships
Nairobi, Kenya to host the IAAF World Youth Championships in 2017, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) Council announced at the Fairmont Hotel in Monaco on Tuesday.
Kampala to host the 2017 IAAF World Cross Country
Kampala, Uganda to host the 2017 IAAF World Cross Country Championships, the IAAF Council announced at the Fairmont Hotel in Monaco on Tuesday.
Blessing Okagbare is Nigerian sportswoman of 2014
Commonwealth and African sprint queen Blessing Okagbare voted the Nigerian Sportswoman of the Year at the Nigerian Sports Awards 2014, which was held at the Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos.
Hicham El Guerrouj inducted into IAAF Hall of Fame
Moroccan Hicham El Guerrouj, 40, becomes the youngest man to be inducted into the IAAF Hall of Fame barely a decade after he ran his last international race.
Kemboi and Yalew triumph at 10th Obudu mountain race
Kenya’s Hillary Kipkorir Kemboi and Ethiopia’s Genet Yalew claimed the men’s and women’s titles at the 2014 Obudu International Mountain Race in Cross Rivers State, Nigeria on Saturday.
In Pictures: Blessing Okagbare weds Igho Otegheri in Sapele
Exclusive photos as Commonwealth and African women’s sprints champion, Blessing Okagbare, weds heartthrob – three-time capped Super Eagles and former Heartland FC of Owerri soccer player – Igho Jude Otegheri, in Sapele, Delta State, Nigeria this weekend.
Kenyans Kipsang and Keitany sweep New York marathon
Kenyans Mary Keitany and Wilson Kipsang surged to a clean sweep of the men’s and women’s titles at the 2014 New York City marathon on Sunday.
Mark Kiptoo and Aberu Kebede win BMW Frankfurt Marathon
Kenyan Mark Kiptoo took the men’s race with 2:06:49 and Ethiopian Aberu Kebede clocked a fine 2:22:21 in the women’s race at the 2014 BMW Frankfurt Marathon on Sunday.
Kimetto and Dibaba make final IAAF World Athlete shortlist
Kenya’s Dennis Kipruto Kimetto and Ethiopia’s Genzebe Dibaba have made the final three-person shortlist for the 2014 IAAF World Athlete of the Year Award.
Mokoena, Fredericks, Viljoen, van Niekerk up for 2014 SA Sports Awards
Four South Africa track and field stars, Khotso Mokoena, Cornel Fredericks, Sunette Viljoen, Wayde van Niekerk, have been nominated for the 2014 South African Sports Awards.
Joyce Chepkirui edges Emily Chebet at ASICS Grand 10 Berlin
Kenyan Joyce Chepkirui won the 2014 ASICS Grand 10 Berlin in a photo finish 31:02, edging out compatriot Emily Chebet in the 10km race on Sunday
Jeptoo and Biwott withdraw from 2014 TCS New York City Marathon
Defending women’s champion Priscah Jeptoo and 2014 Virgin Money London Marathon runner-up Stanley Biwott, both from Kenya, have withdrawn from the 2014 TCS New York City Marathon.
Mekonnen and Feleke chase rare Ethiopian victory at BMW Frankfurt Marathon
Tsegaye Mekonnen and Getu Feleke chase rare Ethiopian victory at the 2014 BMW Frankfurt Marathon on October 26. Their compatriot, Aberu Kebede headlines the women’s race.
IOC mourns passing of Alpha Ibrahim Diallo, aged 82
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has expressed sadness at the death of Alpha Ibrahim Diallo, an IOC Honorary Member in Guinea.
Kenya debuts at WMRC 2014, joins Uganda and Eritrea
Kenya will take part in the World Mountain Running Championships (WMRC 2014) for the first time on Sunday September 14 in Casette di Massa, Tuscany – Italy.
Khotso Mokoena crowns season with LJ diamond trophy in Brussels
South African Godfrey Khotso Mokoena won the men’s long jump in a season’s best of 8.19m to crown a spectacular season with the diamond trophy at the IAAF Diamond League meeting in Brussels on Friday.
IAAF marks ‘one year to go’ to Beijing 2015 with clock, mascot unveil
Today marks exactly one year to go to the start of the 15th IAAF World Championship, Beijing 2015 which will take place from August 22 to 30, 2015 at the Bird’s Nest.
Vacancies for WADA Committees in 2015
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) seeks nominations for candidates to sit on its four standing committees in 2015 in accordance with its policy for committee composition and rotation.
Marrakech 2014: Nguse Amlosom gives Eritrea first African gold
Nguse Amlosom of Eritrea made history by winning his country’s medal at the African Senior Athletics Championships with the men’s 10,000m gold medal on the 1st day of competition in Marrakech.
CAA partners Nigeria to train African athletes in Port-Harcourt
The Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) on Thursday signed a protocol agreement (d’un protocole d’accord) with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) on the establishment of a high performance training centre (HPC) at the University of Port-Harcourt.
In Pictures: African athletes at 20th Commonwealth Games – Glasgow 2014
Photo Gallery – A cross-section of African athletes competing at the 20th Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland – July 27 to August 2, 2014
Interviews with African Athletes at Glasgow 2014
Series of mixed-zone audio interviews with top African athletes at the just concluded 20th Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland – August 2014.
Glasgow 2014: Kenyans claim two gold medals on Day 1
Kenyan Caleb Mwangangi Ndiku won the men’s 5,000m gold and compatriot Flomena Cheyech Daniel took the women’s marathon gold on day 1 of the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Interview: Ugandan Winnie Nanyondo in Monaco
Watch the video interview of Uganda’s Winnie Nanyondo after setting a new Ugandan women’s 800m record of 1:58.63 at the 2014 IAAF Diamond League meeting in Monaco on Friday.
3 national records, world leads for Africans in Monaco – Meeting Herculis
African athletes storm to three national records, a World Junior Record and various world-leading times on a record-breaking night at the 2014 Meeting Herculis – IAAF Diamond League in Monaco on Friday.
Okagbare tops Nigeria’s list for Glasgow 2014
Africa’s fastest woman, Blessing Okagbare, will lead the Nigerian athletics team to the XX Commonwealth Games in Glasgow next month and the Africa Athletics Championships, in Marrakech.
Isaac Makwala breaks Botswana 400m record in Ostrava
Isaac ‘Izak’ Makwala lowered the Botswana national record for the men’s 400m to 44.83 seconds at the 53rd Golden Spike athletics meeting in Ostrava on June 17.
IAAF Diamond League New York 2014 – adidas Grand Prix Highlights
Watch the video highlights of the 2014 adidas Grand Prix – the sixth leg of the 2014 IAAF Diamond League meetings – in New York, USA on June 14, 2014. Duration of video: 3:01.
IAAF Diamond League Oslo 2014 – ExxonMobil Bislett Games Highlights
Watch the video highlights of the 2014 ExxonMobil Bislett Games – IAAF Diamond League meeting – in Oslo, Norway on June 11, 2014. Duration of video: 3:01.
Glasgow 2014 reduce Wi-Fi costs for Commonwealth media
Glasgow 2014 organisers on Monday June 9 outlined changes to the provision of Wi-Fi access for accredited media at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.
Genzebe Dibaba returns with victory at Rome’s Golden Gala
Ethiopia’s Genzebe Dibaba, put her patchy outdoor season form behind her with a strong performance to win the women’s 5000 metres at the IAAF Diamond League – Golden Gala meeting in Rome on Thursday.
IAAF Diamond League Eugene 2014 Highlights
Watch the video highlights of the 40th Prefontaine Classic, the 3rd leg of the 2014 IAAF Diamond League meetings at historic Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon – USA on May 31, 2014.