The Evolution of the Fosbury Flop and Modern Bio-Mechanics
The Evolution of the Fosbury Flop and Modern Bio-Mechanics Before 1968, the high jump was a display of vertical gymnastics that favored the stomach-down approach. Athletes utilized techniques like the scissor jump or the straddle, keeping their center of mass relatively high above the bar. Then came Dick Fosbury, a lanky athlete from Oregon who
Gianmarco Tamberi: Never stop believing in your dreams
Gianmarco Tamberi competed yesterday with the words “It’s showtime, honey” written on his arm, which proved prophetic. The Italian achieved a world-best season-high of 2.37m to secure the high jump title at the World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest. The 34-year-old won the world title in the Hungarian capital in 2023 and put in another
Jemma Reekie claimed victory at Fifth Avenue in New York
British athlete Jemma Reekie has claimed her second major road mile victory in a week after triumphing at the iconic Fifth Avenue race in New York on Sunday. Just seven days after setting a new European record in Düsseldorf with a time of 4:23.25, Jemma Reekie clocked a brilliant 4:14. However, the New York course
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden: I never thought Usain Bolt would watch my races and react
In one of the most anticipated clashes at the World Ultimate Championships in Budapest, world champion Melissa Jefferson-Wooden edged Olympic champion Gabby Thomas in the 200m, winning in 21.47 seconds – the fourth-fastest time in history and third in the all-time rankings. “I didn’t expect to run 21.47 tonight!”, said a stunned Melissa Jefferson-Wooden. “I
The nominees for the men’s European Athlete of the Year
European Athletics has announced the ten nominees for the men’s Continent’s No. 1 award. The voting will take 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 overall score for
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