Day: January 16, 2025
Ukrainian pole vaulter Maryna Kylypko
Maryna Kylypko, born on November 10, 1995, in Kharkiv, Ukraine, is a distinguished Ukrainian pole vaulter. Her athletic career began early, showcasing her extraordinary skills and positioning her as one of Ukraine’s top athletes. In 2010, she entered the competitive arena at the Yalta Ukrainian U18 Championships, where she finished in fifth place. Maryna Kylypko
Thomas Barr doesn’t think the Athletics Grand Slam will have an impact on the Diamond League
Irish track and field athlete Thomas Barr believes the new circuit of professional athletics, the Grand Slam of Athletics, launched by American sprinting legend Michael Johnson, will not have as big an impact on the Diamond League as many feared. Michael Johnson’s series will feature four three-day meetings between April and June, mostly in the
World record holder Ruth Chepngetich will compete at the London Marathon
World record holder Ruth Chepngetich will compete in the London Marathon on April 27. The 30-year-old Kenyan athlete ran the fastest time in women’s history at the Chicago Marathon last October, when she finished in 2:09:57 hours. “The London Marathon always brings together the best athletes in the world. I didn’t know [setting the world
American 1,500m record holder Shelby Houlihan prepares for a comeback after a doping ban
American 1,500m record holder Shelby Houlihan has served her doping suspension and hopes to challenge Faith Kipyegon and other 1,500m competitors this season. Four years ago, Shelby Houlihan was banned for doping after testing positive for the banned substance nandrolone. But she is ready to make up for all the years she lost. Shelby Houlihan
British pole vaulter Molly Caudery
Molly Caudery, a 22-year-old British athlete, has made a name for herself in the world of pole vaulting. Born on March 17, 2000, in Truro, England, she developed her skills in the sport at a young age. Molly Caudery’s competitive career took off in 2015 when she won the pole vault gold at several prestigious
Australian hurdler Sarah Carli
Australian hurdler Sarah Carli has emerged as a rising star in track and field. The 27-year-old from Wollongong, New South Wales specializes in the 400m hurdles. Representing Australia at the 2019 World Athletics Championships, Sarah Carli reached the semi-finals in the women’s 400m hurdles. She later qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, but was eliminated
Sifan Hassan admitted that her hardest decision was moving to the US
Many see Sifan Hassan as a superwoman, but the Olympic marathon champion admits that she’s far from it. The three-time Olympic champion was forced to seek asylum in the Netherlands from Ethiopia as a teenager and had to adapt to a new culture. She moved to the Netherlands in 2008, at the age of 15.