Category: Sprints News
Pedro Angel Agualimpia crowns himself Colombia’s fastest man with impressive 100m victory
The 2026 Colombian Athletics Championships delivered a dramatic display of raw power and elite sprinting on its opening day of competition in Bucaramanga, running from October 30 to November 1. Hosted at the Estadio de Atletismo La Flora, the premier event of the night was undoubtedly the men’s 100-meter final, which drew the fastest men
Lina Esther Licona Torres rules the track with commanding 400m victory at Colombian Championships
The women’s 400-meter final at the 2026 Colombian Athletics Championships delivered an exhibition of power and pacing on Saturday, October 31. Staged at the high-altitude Estadio de Atletismo La Flora in Bucaramanga, the event brought together the nation’s premier quarter-milers. Capitalizing on the speed-friendly conditions of the venue, Lina Esther Licona Torres captured a commanding
Marleth Ospino edges Bolano Cassiani by one hundredth to claim Colombian 200m title
The senior women’s 200-meter final at the 2026 Colombian Athletics Championships concluded with an absolute grandstand finish on Sunday, November 1. Staged at the altitude-assisted, high-velocity track of the Estadio de Atletismo La Flora in Bucaramanga, the half-lap showcase brought together the country’s elite short-sprint specialists. In a sensational, shoulder-to-shoulder blanket finish that kept the
Angelica Maria Gamboa wins razor-thin 100m final at 2026 Colombian Athletics Championships
The senior women’s 100-meter final at the 2026 Colombian Athletics Championships produced one of the most dramatic and closely contested finishes in the tournament’s history on Friday, October 30. Staged at the high-altitude, speed-friendly track of the Estadio de Atletismo La Flora in Bucaramanga, the blue-ribbon event gathered the nation’s premier short-sprint specialists. In a
American sprinter Brendon Stewart retired at only 26
Sprinter Brendon Stewart, who trained alongside Olympic silver medalist Sha’Carri Richardson at Star Athletics, has announced his retirement from competitive running. After a decade on the track, the 26-year-old American has made the unexpected decision to retire from competitive sports. Brendon Stewart was a key member of the University of Southern California’s 4×100-meter relay team
China’s women’s 4x100m relay defended their continental crown at Aichi-Nagoya in spectacular fashion
The People’s Republic of China defended their continental crown in spectacular fashion, capturing the gold medal in the women’s 4x100m relay at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. The powerhouse Chinese quartet, featuring Xiaojing Liang, Guoyi Liu, Xiajun Liu, and teenage sensation Yujie Chen, put on a flawless display of synchronized sprinting and clean baton
Karsten Warholm delivered a spectacular 400m victory at the opening tournament of his new stadium
Karsten Warholm delivered a spectacular home victory in the men’s 400-meter sprint at the Opningstemne, lighting up the track at the newly opened Karsten Warholm Stadion in Ulsteinvik on September 26. The home favorite and multiple-time global champion put on an absolute masterclass for his hometown fans, storming across the finish line in a blistering
Henriette Jaeger and Per Tinius Fremstad-Waldron dominated 100m at the Opningstemne Karsten Warholm Stadion
Henriette Jaeger dominated the women’s 100-meter sprint at the Opningstemne held at the Karsten Warholm Stadion in Ulsteinvik on September 26, delivering an impressive performance to secure a commanding victory. Henriette Jaeger, one of Norway’s most exciting athletics talents, cruised across the finish line in a blistering time of 11.57 seconds. Her powerful execution left
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
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