Author: Svilen Petrov
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
Evans Kiprono won the men’s Tallinn Marathon
Kenya’s Evans Kiprono won the gold medal in the men’s elite division at the Tallinn Marathon, securing a dominant international victory on September 13, 2026, in Estonia. Navigating a fast but tactically demanding course through the Baltic capital, the Kenyan distance star crossed the finish line in a time of 2:12:48 hours. He established an
Vivian Jerotich won the women’s Tallinn Marathon 2026
Kenya’s Vivian Jerotich won the gold medal in the women’s elite division at the Tallinn Marathon, capturing a commanding victory on September 13, 2026, in Estonia. Navigating a scenic but challenging course through the historic Baltic capital, the Kenyan distance specialist crossed the finish line in a spectacular time of 2:31:58 hours. She established a
Khrystyna Bohomiahkova triumphed with the title at the women’s Swedbank Vilnius Marathon
Ukraine’s runner Khrystyna Bohomiahkova won the gold medal in the women’s elite division at the Swedbank Vilnius Marathon, capturing a dramatic victory on September 13, 2026, in Lithuania. Navigating a newly formatted, two-loop course through the historic streets of the Baltic capital, the Ukrainian distance specialist crossed the finish line at Cathedral Square in a