Day: July 1, 2025
Serbian javelin thrower Adriana Vilagos
Adriana Vilagos is Serbian track and field athlete, competing in the javelin throw. She is a two-time World U20 champion, two-time European Championships silver medalist, and Diamond League winner. Her personal best in the javelin throw is 67.22m, which is a national record of Serbia. Adriana Vilagos was born on January 2, 2004, in Vrbas,
Italy defends its title at the European Athletics Team Championships
Individual victories by Larissa Iapichino in the long jump and Leonardo Fabbri in the shot put helped Italy defend its team title at the European Athletics Team Championships First Division in Madrid. Italy started the fourth and final day with a comfortable but not insurmountable lead, which it managed to maintain throughout all 12 events
Brigid Kosgei vs Sifan Hassan in epic marathon clash in Sydney
Former marathon world record holder Brigid Kosgei will face Olympic champion Sifan Hassan in the Sydney Marathon on August 31. Race organizers had initially billed Sifan Hassan as the frontrunner in the women’s race, but Brigid Kosgei’s inclusion has raised the stakes considerably. Race director Wayne Larden said the calibre of this year’s women’s entry
Mercy Kwambai will be looking to defend her title at the Leva Marathon
Mercy Kwambai will be looking to defend her title in the 25th edition of the Leva Marathon this Saturday. Mercy Kwambai is the favorite to retain her title as the event returns after a one-year hiatus. In 2023, she finished in 2:48:35 hours, ahead of Zeddi Jerop (2:52:54 hours) and former champion Fridah Lodepa (3:04:32