Kishane Thompson will make his indoor debut in Astana
Paris 2024 Olympic 100m silver medalist Kishane Thompson will make his indoor debut at the World Athletics Tour Gold Label event in Astana, Kazakhstan, on January 25. The 23-year-old Jamaican athlete will start in the 60m sprint. Kishane Thompson has never competed indoors before. He has a personal best of 6.67 sec in the 60m,
Paula Jane Radcliffe believes Keely Hodgkinson has huge potential to break the world record
British former long-distance runner Paula Jane Radcliffe believes Keely Hodgkinson has huge potential as the Olympic champion aims for a “double” success in 2025. Keely Hodgkinson won gold in the 800m in Paris Olympics last summer and is now aiming to do the same indoors and outdoors at this year’s world championships in Nanjing and
Hellen Obiri and Sisay Lemma will defend their titles at the Boston Marathon
Defending Boston Marathon champions Hellen Obiri and Sisay Lemma will also be among the participants in this year’s race on April 21. Hellen Obiri is the only woman in history to hold world titles in the indoor, outdoor and cross-country events, and she hopes to become the first woman to win the Boston Marathon three
Athletics talent Bayanda Walaza turned down a US scholarship to work with his coach
South Africa’s 18-year-old sensation Bayanda Walaza has turned down a US scholarship to stay home and work with his coach Thabo Matebedi. It seems he is taking heed of Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo’s advice to African sprinters not to be lured into American training camps. The teenage sprinter has decided to continue working with
Pia Skrzyszowska will compete at Val de Roy tournament
Munich 2022 European 100m hurdles champion Pia Skrzyszowska has been announced as a participant in the athletics tournament in Val de Roy on February 2nd. The competition is part of the World Indoor Athletics Tour with a “Silver Label”. Last year, the Polish athlete won bronze medals at the World Indoor Championships in Glasgow and
Benson Kipruto prepares to defend his Tokyo Marathon title
Olympic marathon bronze medalist Benson Kipruto has revealed his plans to defend his Tokyo Marathon title in 2025. Next year’s race is set for Sunday (March 2) and Benson Kipruto has been working around the clock to ensure he is ready for the challenge. At this year’s Tokyo Marathon, Benson Kipruto celebrated his victory alongside
Keshorn Walcott is chasing a medal at the Tokyo World Championships
Olympic javelin throw champion Keshorn Walcott is looking forward to a strong comeback in 2025, issuing a warning to fellow stars in the sport Julius Yego, Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem. The Trinidadian javelin thrower has revealed his plans to return to the top after a troubled season full of injuries. Keshorn Walcott has made
Polish hurdler Emilia Ankiewicz
Emilia Ankiewicz is a former Polish Olympics athlete specializing in the 400m hurdles. She is a silver medalist at the 2015 Summer Universiade and a four-time national champion. Emilia Ankiewicz-Obukowicz, known in athletics as Emilia Ankiewicz only, was born on November 22, 1990, in Elblag, Poland. She started in athletics at an early age and
Polish sprinter Ewa Swoboda
Ewa Swoboda is a talented track and field athlete hailing from Poland, specializing in short sprint events. Her impressive achievements include multiple medals at the European Indoor Championships in the 60m event, as well as a notable silver medal at the World Indoor Championships, showcasing her exceptional speed and dedication to her sport. Born on
Beatrice Chebet will compete at the Cursa dels Nassos in Barcelona at the New Year’s eve
Double Paris 2024 Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet will celebrate the New Year with a race. The Kenyan will defend her 5km title in Barcelona on December 31. The 10,000m world record holder set a world record in the previous edition, covering the 5km distance in 14:13 minutes in her 2023 victory. Before Beatrice Chebet, the