• Hodgkinson runs world lead in first race since Olympics
    Saturday, August 16, 2025 from BBC Sport - Athletics
    Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson sets an 800m world lead in her first race since winning gold at the Paris Olympics.
  • 'I certainly showed them' - 97-year-old runner breaks Parkrun record
    Saturday, August 16, 2025 from BBC Sport - Athletics
    Grace Chambers, 97, becomes Europe's oldest parkrunner to reach the 250-run milestone.
  • 'Back with a bang!' - Hodgkinson wins 800m in world lead time
    Saturday, August 16, 2025 from BBC Sport - Athletics
    Keely Hodgkinson makes a triumphant return from a hamstring injury with a new world lead time of 1.54.74 to win the women's 800m race at the Diamond League event in Silesia, Poland.
  • Grand Slam Track 'struggling' to pay athletes
    Friday, August 15, 2025 from BBC Sport - Athletics
    Grand Slam Track is "struggling" to pay athletes and will not go ahead in 2026 unless payments are fulfilled, says Michael Johnson.
  • Hodgkinson set for long-awaited return after 'frustrating' year
    Friday, August 15, 2025 from BBC Sport - Athletics
    Everything you need to know about the 2025 Diamond League, including who is competing and how to watch the action live on the BBC.
  • Namibia: Navachab Half Marathon Back for 11th Year
    Thursday, August 14, 2025 from AllAfrica News: Athletics
    [Namibian] The Navachab Gold Mine Half Marathon was launched for the 11th successive year yesterday with an increased sponsorship of N$345 000 in prize money being announced.
  • Uganda: Richardson to Seek Help Following Airport Arrest
    Thursday, August 14, 2025 from AllAfrica News: Athletics
    [Nile Post] American sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson says she will seek help following her arrest over allegations of domestic violence.
  • Sharing podium with Hodgkinson would be 'coolest thing' - Hunter Bell
    Thursday, August 14, 2025 from BBC Sport - Athletics
    Olympic 1500m medallist Georgia Hunter Bell says sharing the world podium with team-mate Keely Hodgkinson would "be the coolest thing ever" as she weighs up an 800m bid.
  • Richardson to seek help following airport arrest
    Tuesday, August 12, 2025 from BBC Sport - Athletics
    American sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson says she will seek help following her arrest over allegations of domestic violence.
  • USA's Kerley suspended for whereabouts violation
    Tuesday, August 12, 2025 from BBC Sport - Athletics
    United States sprinter Fred Kerley is provisionally suspended for an alleged anti-doping whereabouts violation.
  • Duplantis breaks pole vault world record for 13th time
    Tuesday, August 12, 2025 from BBC Sport - Athletics
    Armand Duplantis breaks the men's pole vault world record for a 13th time with a clearance of 6.29m at the Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest.
  • Fitzgerald completes European Under-20 double
    Monday, August 11, 2025 from BBC Sport - Athletics
    Great Britain's Innes Fitzgerald completes a long-distance double as she wins the 3,000m at the European Under-20 Championships.
  • 5 Live Sport: All About...
    Thursday, August 7, 2025 from BBC Sport - Athletics
    Jonathan Edwards and Steve Cram speak about their world record achievements
  • Rwanda: How Marathoner Dieudonne Disi Carved Rwanda's Place in Long-Distance Running
    Thursday, August 7, 2025 from AllAfrica News: Athletics
    [New Times] In a nation still healing and rebuilding from the devastation of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, one athlete in the names of Dieudonné Disi emerged as a rare beacon of hope on the global athletics stage.
  • Edwards relives his triple jump world record 30 years on
    Thursday, August 7, 2025 from BBC Sport - Athletics
    Jonathan Edwards speaks to BBC Sport's Daniel Ogunshakin about his 30-year-old triple jump world record of 18.29m that he set on 7 August 1995.
  • My 30-year-old world record 'not a good sign for athletics' - Edwards
    Thursday, August 7, 2025 from BBC Sport - Athletics
    Jonathan Edwards' triple jump world record has been standing for 30 years - why hasn't it been broken?
  • Kenya: Another Kenyan in the News After Testing Positive for Banned Substance
    Thursday, August 7, 2025 from AllAfrica News: Athletics
    [Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, August 6, 2025 - The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) have provisionally suspended Kenyan runner Judy Jelagat after testing positive for a banned substance.
  • Ghana: Team Ghana Shine At Inaugural African School Games
    Wednesday, August 6, 2025 from AllAfrica News: Athletics
    [Ghanaian Times] GHANA'S student-athletes showcased remarkable talent and determination at the maiden edition of the African School Games held in Algeria, clinching an impressive total of 14 medals -- 2 gold, 3 silver, and 9 bronze.
  • Scotland's Kerr targeting 'special' Glasgow 2026
    Wednesday, August 6, 2025 from BBC Sport - Athletics
    Olympic silver medallist Josh Kerr confirms he intends to race at next year's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
  • Meet post-grad medic who stunned Muir at UK Champs
    Wednesday, August 6, 2025 from BBC Sport - Athletics
    Scottish athlete Sarah Calvert speaks to BBC Scotland about her rise to prominence.
  • Namibia: Mclaughlin-Levrone Wins 400m to Seal World Championship Berth
    Monday, August 4, 2025 from AllAfrica News: Athletics
    [Namibian] Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone booked her place at the World Championships on Saturday after storming to victory in the 400m at the US trials.
  • 'What an upset!' - Calvert beats Muir in 1500m final
    Sunday, August 3, 2025 from BBC Sport - Athletics
    Sarah Calvert beats Olympic silver medallist Laura Muir in an upset victory in the Women's 1500m final at the UK Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
  • Asher-Smith pips Hunt to 200m final victory in dramatic finish
    Sunday, August 3, 2025 from BBC Sport - Athletics
    Dina Asher-Smith sets a championship record as she narrowly beats Amy Hunt in a photo-finish to win gold in the Women's 200m final at the UK Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
  • Hughes takes 200m gold with UK Championships record time
    Sunday, August 3, 2025 from BBC Sport - Athletics
    Zharnel Hughes wins the men's 200m with a championship record time of 19.90 at the UK Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
  • Hughes provides cheeky finish as he wins 100m final at UK Championships
    Saturday, August 2, 2025 from BBC Sport - Athletics
    Watch as Zharnel Hughes wins the men's 100m final, showing off his confidence in the final stages at the UK Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
  • Neita disqualified as Hunt wins 100m final at UK Athletics Championships
    Saturday, August 2, 2025 from BBC Sport - Athletics
    Amy Hunt wins the women's 100m final at the UK Championships after Daryll Neita is disqualified for a false start at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium.
  • A false start, 3 injuries and a close finish - a chaotic 100m semi-final
    Saturday, August 2, 2025 from BBC Sport - Athletics
    Watch a chaotic 100m semi-final at the UK Athletic Championships in Birmingham with the race including a teenager disqualified, three different injuries and a close finish on the line.
  • Nigeria: Nigerian Athlete Faces Mandatory Gender Test Ahead of 2025 World Championships
    Thursday, July 31, 2025 from AllAfrica News: Athletics
    [Vanguard] Nigeria's sprint hurdler and world record holder Tobi Amusan will be among female athletes required to undergo a mandatory genetic gender test under new regulations introduced by World Athletics ahead of the 2025 World...
  • Kenya: Kenyan Athletes Could Get Sh6mn, Diplomatic Passports in Proposals
    Tuesday, July 29, 2025 from AllAfrica News: Athletics
    [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenyan athletes who excel in global competitions could soon receive cash rewards of up to Sh6 million and diplomatic passports, under a new proposal tabled in Parliament.
  • Ghana: Black Star Marathon to Be Added to Tourism Calendar - Mahama
    Monday, July 28, 2025 from AllAfrica News: Athletics
    [Ghanaian Times] Koogo Atia, a 26-year-old Master of Philosophy student at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), was crowned the winner of the 42.2-kilometre Absa Black Star Marathon that took place at the Black Star Square in...
  • Kenya: Odira No Longer Scared of Competing Against Big Names in Major Events
    Friday, July 25, 2025 from AllAfrica News: Athletics
    [Capital FM] African 800m silver medalist Lillian Odira says she's no longer scared of competing on the big stage after making her Olympics debut in Paris, last year.
  • Kenya: Kipyegon Eager to Smash 1500m World Record for Fourth Time
    Wednesday, July 23, 2025 from AllAfrica News: Athletics
    [Capital FM] NAIROBI -- Triple Olympic 1500m champion Faith Kipyegon has declared her intent to break her own world record, once again.
  • Kenya: Cherotich Vows to Make Millions of Kenyans Proud At World Championships
    Wednesday, July 23, 2025 from AllAfrica News: Athletics
    [Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, July 23, 2025 - Olympic bronze medalist Faith Cherotich says she will work hard to ensure she meets the expectations of millions of Kenyans who expect her to win gold at this year's World Championships in Tokyo.
  • Namibia: Hahn & Du Plessis Are MTB Marathon Champions
    Tuesday, July 22, 2025 from AllAfrica News: Athletics
    [Namibian] Hugo Hahn and Monique du Plessis were crowned the Nedbank Namibia Mountain Bike marathon champions after winning the elite men and women's categories at the Towerbos trails on Saturday.
  • Nigeria: Kcee to Headline Closing Ceremony of CAA African U18/U20 Athletics Championship
    Tuesday, July 22, 2025 from AllAfrica News: Athletics
    [Premium Times] KCee, known for his energetic stage presence and chart-topping hits such as Limpopo and Ojapiano, is expected to thrill spectators and athletes with a live performance that promises to match the intensity and flair of the...
  • Hunter Bell wins well in 800m in London
    Saturday, July 19, 2025 from BBC Sport - Athletics
    Britain's Georgia Hunter Bell times her charge well to win over 800m at the Diamond League in London.
  • 'Look at Alfred go!' - Asher-Smith and Hunt beaten in 200m
    Saturday, July 19, 2025 from BBC Sport - Athletics
    Saint Lucian 100m Olympic champion Julien Alfred clocks the joint-ninth fastest women's 200m in history to beat Great Britain's Dina Asher-Smith and Amy Hunt in London.
  • Dobson storms through field to win 400m in London
    Saturday, July 19, 2025 from BBC Sport - Athletics
    Great Britain's Charlie Dobson runs down the favourite Matt Hudson-Smith to win the 400m at the Diamond League meeting at the London Stadium.
  • Kenya: Team Kenya Dominate Day Two of Africa Under 18/20 Champs in Nigeria
    Friday, July 18, 2025 from AllAfrica News: Athletics
    [Capital FM] NAIROBI -- Kenyan youngster Clinton Aluvi led the way at the Africa Under 18 and Under 20 Championships in Nigeria with victory in the men's 100m.
  • South Africa: Mystery of R3-Million in Lottery Funds Paid to Athletics South Africa
    Friday, July 18, 2025 from AllAfrica News: Athletics
    [GroundUp] ASA says it was unaware of the payment
  • Africa: All of Africa Today - July 18, 2025
    Friday, July 18, 2025 from AllAfrica News: Athletics
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  • The British sprinter who was faster than Lyles and Gout at 14
    Friday, July 11, 2025 from BBC Sport - Athletics
    British sprinter Divine Iheme set a world record at 14 - and just wants to keep getting faster.
  • 'I'm Divine Iheme - the fastest 15-year-old in history'
    Friday, July 11, 2025 from BBC Sport - Athletics
    Divine Iheme tells BBC Sport's Daniel Ogunshakin about breaking sprinting world records as a teenager and his Olympic dreams.
  • Sportsworld
    Monday, July 7, 2025 from BBC Sport - Athletics
    Cole Hocker – Claiming a place in history with Olympic 1500m gold
  • Who is Gout Gout? Meet the sprinting sensation compared to Bolt
    Tuesday, June 24, 2025 from BBC Sport - Athletics
    BBC Sport profiles athletics' new sprinting sensation.
  • The record-breaking 13-year-old aiming for the Olympics
    Monday, June 23, 2025 from BBC Sport - Athletics
    BBC Sport meets the 13-year-old from Plymouth who is already breaking athletics records and aiming for the Olympic games.
  • Couch to 5k - Top tips to get started with running
    Monday, May 12, 2025 from BBC Sport - Athletics
    Guests from BBC Sport's new Couch to 5k podcast share their top tips to get started with running.
  • 26th WMRA Mountain Running World Cup poised to kick off
    Tuesday, April 29, 2025 from Athletics Weekly
    Runners descent on the Carpathian Mountains in Romania for the first event of the season on Sunday with events such as Sierre-Zinal and Trofeo Nasego later this summer The post 26th WMRA Mountain Running World Cup poised to kick off...
  • Manchester Marathon wins for Tessa McCormack and Josh Griffiths
    Tuesday, April 29, 2025 from Athletics Weekly
    It wasn't all about London last weekend as we bring you a round-up from the endurance running scene around the UK The post Manchester Marathon wins for Tessa McCormack and Josh Griffiths appeared first on AW .
  • The runner who went viral and sparked a campaign for change for women
    Tuesday, April 29, 2025 from BBC Sport - Athletics
    When a photo of ultrarunner Sophie Power breastfeeding during a race went viral, it sparked a campaign for change.
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