Author: Svilen Petrov
Rhasidat Adeleke talks on battling injuries, Irish pride and lessons learned on the track
After setting a national record in the 300m in February, Rhasidat Adeleke looked set for a phenomenal 2026 racing season. However, an injury early in her outdoor career threatened to derail all her ambitions. Despite the challenges, the Irish sprinter overcame the physical obstacles and ended the year with remarkable success. Rhasidat Adeleke’s assessment is
Tigst Assefa had a successful surgery on Achilles tendon after the injury at Berlin Marathon
Ethiopian Tigst Assefa will have to take a break from racing for about six months after her dramatic victory in the Berlin Marathon on Sunday after undergoing surgery on her Achilles tendon. A marathon spokesperson confirmed that Tigst Assefa had to undergo surgery, and her manager Gianni Demadonna said that the athlete would be taking
Yuhao Shi won the men’s long jump gold at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya
The track and field program at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya delivered an absolute masterclass in horizontal jumps at the Paloma Mizuho Sports Park. Held during the action-packed final week of September 2026, the men’s long jump final took center stage as a highly anticipated showcase of raw speed, explosive power, and elite technical
Masai Russell is confident she can be among the best in the 100-meter sprint
Olympic 100m hurdles champion Masai Russell has made a bold statement about her potential in the classic sprint, expressing confidence that she would achieve impressive results if she competed in the smooth running. The American recorded an outstanding season in 2026, not allowing a single defeat. She crowned her campaign with the Diamond League trophy
Kenyan marathon runner Philemon Kiplimo Kimaiyo gets two-year doping ban
Kenyan long-distance runner Philemon Kiplimo Kimaiyo has been banned from competing for two years by the Athletics Integrity Unit, effective September 1, 2026. The athlete attributed his positive test result to taking a medication prescribed to his wife that contained the banned substance chlorthalidone. Chlorthalidone is a diuretic and masking agent. Before being tested in
Eilish McColgan clinched a record fourth victory in the 10,000m in London
Just two weeks after painful plantar warts forced her to pull out of the Great North Run, Eilish McColgan has made a fitting return to the race. The Scottish athlete won the Vitality London 10,000 in 31:50 to become the most successful woman in the race’s history with her fourth gold medal. Eilish McColgan, who
10 Facts about Italian high jump star Gianmarco Tamberi
Gianmarco Tamberi is one of those rare athletes whose ability to turn any competition into a real show is encoded in their very DNA. With his charisma and inexhaustible energy, the Italian athlete has long won the hearts of fans around the world. Here are some intriguing details from the life and career of the
Ryuji Miura anchors historic one-two finish for Japan in men’s 3000m steeplechase at Nagoya Asian Games
The athletics program at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya delivered an absolute masterpiece of distance running at the Paloma Mizuho Sports Park. Held during the final week of September 2026, the men’s 3000-meter steeplechase final stood out as one of the most highly anticipated tactical battles on the track. In front of a passionate,
Bassem Hemeida holds off local hero to claim thrilling 400m hurdles gold at Nagoya Asian Games
The athletics program at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya reached a fever pitch at the Paloma Mizuho Sports Park during the final week of September 2026. Renowned as one of the most technically demanding events on the track, the men’s 400-meter hurdles final delivered an absolute classic. The race culminated in a dramatic, heart-stopping
Kazuto Iizawa shatters Asian Games record to claim historic 1500m gold for Japan in Nagoya
The track and field program at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya delivered an unforgettable night of middle-distance magic at the Paloma Mizuho Sports Park. Held on September 28, 2026, the men’s 1500-meter final stood out as one of the most explosive tactical battles of the entire athletics schedule. Amid roaring hometown support, Japan’s reigning