Australian hurdler Michelle Jenneke
Michelle Jenneke is a talented Australian hurdler and model. She gained fame by winning a silver medal in the 100m hurdles at the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics. In 2016, she solidified her reputation by winning the 100m hurdles at the Australian Athletics Championships, which earned her a place in the Rio 2016 Olympics. Michelle set
American hurdles legend Lolo Jones
Lolo Jones, a phenomenal American athlete, has made her mark as a champion in the world of track and field, specializing in the 60-meter and 100-meter hurdles. Her journey to greatness is nothing short of inspiring. During her collegiate years at Louisiana State University (LSU), she truly shined, claiming three NCAA titles and earning the
Croatian athlete Paola Borovic
Paola Borovic is a great Croatian athlete who excels in both the long jump and the triple jump. She has experienced extraordinary success, winning several national championships in both indoor and outdoor events. Her amazing personal bests include a long jump of 6.36 meters and a triple jump of 13.61 meters, demonstrating her passion and
Letsile Tebogo and Yaroslava Mahuchikh start the the Diamond League summer season in April
Paris 2024 Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo and high jump world record holder Yaroslava Mahuchikh will get an early start to the summer season. They have both confirmed their participation in the Diamond League in Xiamen, China, on April 26. Ukrainian high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh, who last year broke Stefka Kostadinova’s world record with 2.10m,
Jakob Ingebrigtsen returns to the arena of his 1,500m world record
Norwegian long-distance runner Jakob Ingebrigtsen will return to the stage with his world record in the 1,500m indoors. He will start in Lege, France, on February 13. The 24-year-old Ingebrigtsen set his indoor 1,500m world record of 3:30.60 min in 2022. The Norwegian is also the outdoor world record holder in the 2,000m and 3,000m,
Hellen Obiri prepares for hat trick at Boston Marathon
Two-time Boston Marathon champion Hellen Obiri believes the hilly terrain of Ngong, Kajiado County, will greatly enhance her ability to defend her title in April. Hellen Obiri has returned to Kenya to prepare for the Boston Marathon, scheduled for April 21, where she will be aiming to win a third consecutive title and join Fatuma
Ukrainian pole vaulter Maryna Kylypko
Maryna Kylypko, born on November 10, 1995, in Kharkiv, Ukraine, is a distinguished Ukrainian pole vaulter. Her athletic career began early, showcasing her extraordinary skills and positioning her as one of Ukraine’s top athletes. In 2010, she entered the competitive arena at the Yalta Ukrainian U18 Championships, where she finished in fifth place. Maryna Kylypko
Thomas Barr doesn’t think the Athletics Grand Slam will have an impact on the Diamond League
Irish track and field athlete Thomas Barr believes the new circuit of professional athletics, the Grand Slam of Athletics, launched by American sprinting legend Michael Johnson, will not have as big an impact on the Diamond League as many feared. Michael Johnson’s series will feature four three-day meetings between April and June, mostly in the
World record holder Ruth Chepngetich will compete at the London Marathon
World record holder Ruth Chepngetich will compete in the London Marathon on April 27. The 30-year-old Kenyan athlete ran the fastest time in women’s history at the Chicago Marathon last October, when she finished in 2:09:57 hours. “The London Marathon always brings together the best athletes in the world. I didn’t know [setting the world
American 1,500m record holder Shelby Houlihan prepares for a comeback after a doping ban
American 1,500m record holder Shelby Houlihan has served her doping suspension and hopes to challenge Faith Kipyegon and other 1,500m competitors this season. Four years ago, Shelby Houlihan was banned for doping after testing positive for the banned substance nandrolone. But she is ready to make up for all the years she lost. Shelby Houlihan