Day: September 17, 2026
Maria Michta-Coffey won the USA 10,000m Race Walking Championships title
The USA 10,000m Race Walking Championships delivered a masterclass in endurance, form, and athletic precision on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Held at the Sachem High School North track in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York, the event brought together the nation’s top racewalkers to compete for national titles across 25 grueling laps. Sponsored by the USATF Long
Here are the nominations for the women’s European Athlete of the Year
European Athletics has announced the ten nominees for the recognition of the continent’s number one women’s athlete. The voting takes into account the votes of four separate panels – European Athletics experts, members of the European Athletics Association, the media vote and the public vote, with each of these votes determining 25% of the total
Masai Russell has withdrawn from the 2026 Athlos
Olympic 100m hurdles champion Masai Russell has withdrawn from the 2026 Athlos, ending an incredible season with a perfect record of 14 wins in 14 events. The American was not only untouchable this summer, but also set a world record of 12.09 seconds. She also won the Diamond Trophy and the World Ultimate Championship. Now
Nafissatou Thiam, Markus Rooth and Damian Warner are the big stars of the 50th anniversary edition of the Decastar
Three-time Olympic heptathlon champion Nafissatou Thiam and the last two Olympic gold medallists in the decathlon, Markus Rooth and Damian Warner, are the big stars in the 50th anniversary edition of the “Decastar”. The competition in Talence is the final round of the World Athletics All-Around Gold Tour and will be held on Friday and
John Korir dreams of a time under two hours in defending his title at Valencia Marathon
Two-time Boston Marathon champion John Korir said he was chasing his own place in history on Dec. 6, revealing he was working to break the two-hour barrier at the Valencia Marathon. The Valencia course is widely regarded as one of the fastest in the world, making it the perfect stage for a new assault on
Mary Moraa is not afraid of the new era in the 800m and is aiming for Beijing 2027
The 2023 world 800m champion Mary Moraa is unfazed by the record-breaking times she has set for the event and is already looking to make a strong comeback at the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing. Moraa missed the 2026 major championships due to an illness and injury-plagued campaign, but she is now back in
Nairobi and Munich have been selected to host the 2029 and 2031 World Athletics Championships
Nairobi and Munich have been selected to host the 2029 and 2031 World Athletics Championships respectively. The decision follows one of the strongest bidding processes in the history of the sport’s flagship event. The selection, made at the 242nd World Athletics Council meeting in Budapest on Monday and Tuesday (14-15), means the World Athletics Championships
Jeremiah Azu knows what to improve to compete with world’s top sprinters
After finishing third in the 4x100m medley relay on the opening day of the World Athletics Ultimate Championships, sprinter Jeremiah Azu crashed out in the 100m semi-finals. The British runner knows exactly what he needs to do to take his race to the next level and compete with the world’s best, but the challenge now
Hasibe Demir captures the victory at the 14th International Izmir Half Marathon
Turkish runner Hasibe Demir triumphed with the title at the 14th International Izmir Half Marathon, taking the course in 1:18:24 hours, far ahead of her compatriot Dilan Atak, who finished second in 1:24:57 hours. The picturesque coastline of Izmir, Turkey, provided a spectacular backdrop on September 13 for the 14th International 9th September Izmir Half
Bernard Sang triumphed in the men’s race at the 14th International Izmir Half Marathon
Kenyan runner Bernard Sang triumphed in the Izmir Half Marathon, taking the course in 1:06:13 hours, ahead of his compatriot Frank Ngelel, who finished just two second behind the winner. The coastal city of Izmir, Turkey, came alive on September 13, 2026, as it hosted the 14th International 9th September Izmir Half Marathon. Held to