Day: October 5, 2026
Aidan Troutner edges out rivals in thrilling men’s TC 10K championship battle
The Twin Cities bore witness to one of the closest and most dramatic finishes in distance running history on October 3, 2026. Serving as the host venue for the prestigious USATF 10K Road Championships, the elite men’s division of the TC 10K in Minneapolis delivered a heart-pounding spectacle. In a race decided by mere fractions
Emily Venters dominates the 2026 TC 10K in Minneapolis
The streets of the Twin Cities bore witness to a masterclass in distance running on October 3, 2026. Serving as the battleground for the USATF 10K Championships, the TC 10K gathered the nation’s top elite long-distance athletes. In a spectacular elite women’s division display, Emily Venters powered her way to an emphatic victory, claiming the
Jakub Mazgut triumphs at the Slovak 5000m Race Walking Championships
The Slovak 5000m Race Walking Championships delivered a spectacular display of endurance, precision, and tactical execution on October 2, 2026. Held at the iconic Štadión SNP in Banská Bystrica, the event drew the nation’s premier walking talents, all eager to assert their dominance on the track. In the heavily anticipated men’s 5000m race walk, Jakub
Dominika Pernicka won the women’s Slovak 5000m Race Walking Championships
The track at the Štadión SNP in Banská Bystrica bore witness to a thrilling demonstration of youth dominance and calculated tactical execution at the Slovak 5000m Race Walking Championships held on October 2, 2026. In a highly anticipated showdown featuring the nation’s premier rising talents, 16-year-old Dominika Pernická of ŠK BCF Dukla Banská Bystrica captured
Ablelom Maryo wins the 2026 Taiyuan Marathon after thrilling sprint finish
The 2026 Taiyuan Marathon, held on September 27, delivered one of the most dramatic and closely contested finishes in the event’s storied history. Under clear skies in the capital of Shanxi province, China, an elite international field pushed their physical boundaries across the grueling 42.195-kilometer course. Ultimately, it was Eritrea’s Ablelom Maryo who emerged victorious,
Tigist Gashaw shattered the women’s course record to claim a decisive victory at Taiyuan Marathon
The 2026 Taiyuan Marathon, held on September 27, produced a masterclass in elite distance running as Bahrain’s Tigist Gashaw shattered the women’s course record to claim a decisive victory. Navigating the scenic but challenging urban course in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, Gashaw crossed the finish line in a blistering 2:24:11 hours, slicing more than a minute
Armand Duplantis will miss the entire 2027 indoor season to focus on his recovery
Multiple world record holder in the pole vault Armand Duplantis will miss the entire 2027 indoor season to focus on his recovery and preparation for the outdoor season, the Swedish Athletics Federation announced. The 26-year-old Armand Duplantis has opted to take more time off than usual after a grueling season. The world and Olympic champion
Bizuager Aderra returns to Istanbul to defend her marathon title
The classic Istanbul Marathon is known for its extremely treacherous course. The course offers its toughest test right at the end – a climb into the historic city center after the 40th kilometer, when the runners’ strength is almost completely exhausted. On November 1, reigning champion Bizuager Aderra of Ethiopia will return to defend her
The inspiring story of Kenyan middle-distance runner Naomi Korir
In August, Kenyan middle-distance runner Naomi Korir achieved one of the most significant achievements of her career, finishing fifth in the one-mile final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. But the 28-year-old’s path to the big sport has been marked by a personal battle that has threatened to end her dreams for years. Naomi Korir
Bozhidar Saraboyukov ended the 2026 season as world’s number three in the long jump
Bozhidar Saraboyukov had an extremely successful competitive year, finishing as No. 3 in the world. He has collected an asset of 1357 points. Number one in the long jump ranking is Miltiadis Tentoglou with 1402 points, and second is Jamaican Tajay Gayle with 1364 points. Mattia Furlani is fourth with 1352 points, and Simon Ehammer