Athletics
Iconic moments and celebrations of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
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Monday, 13 September 2021 02:59
AW promotion With 539 events across 22 different sporting disciplines, the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games have officially concluded after 13 days of action-packed competition. Japan has achieved many records over the past few weeks, including being the native territory of both the youngest and eldest individuals to boast exceptional achievement in the Paralympics. Moreover, 4,405 Paralympians competed at the Tokyo…
World 2000m record falls to Francine Niyonsaba
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Wednesday, 15 September 2021 01:57
Burundi athlete breaks Genzebe Dibaba’s global best by three seconds with 5:21.56 in Zagreb After narrowly missing the world best for two miles at the Pre Classic last month and then winning further Diamond League races in Brussels and Zurich, Francine Niyonsaba broke the world record for 2000m at the Boris Hanzekovic Memorial in Zagreb on Tuesday (Sept 14) with…
World hammer record-holder Yuriy Sedykh dies
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Tuesday, 14 September 2021 06:48
Throws legend who won two Olympic titles during his career has passed away aged 66 after a heart attack Widely regarded as the greatest hammer thrower in history, Yuriy Sedykh has died aged 66 in France. Representing the Soviet Union, he won Olympic titles in 1976 and 1980, plus a world crown in 1991, whereas his world record of 86.74m…
Good wins for Andrew Butchart and Callum Wilkinson – Weekly Round-up
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Monday, 13 September 2021 07:55
Scot runs 29:06 10km and race walker wins ahead of his younger brother While the peak of the track season is over, this proved to be one of the busiest weeks of the year, with plenty of major action taking place all over the world. Apart from the headline events – of which there are more details below – there…
World discus lead for Valarie Allman in Berlin
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Sunday, 12 September 2021 15:04
American stands out during ISTAF centenary celebrations while there are wins for Daryll Neita and Jazmin Sawyers at famous German meeting The ISTAF Berlin meeting may no longer have Diamond League status but the famous one-day showpiece which was celebrating its centenary saw plenty of world-class action in the Olympic stadium on Sunday afternoon (September 12). Valarie Allman had had…
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Sunday, 12 September 2021 15:46
Jake Wightman and Jemma Reekie finish with a flourish in New York
Sunday, 12 September 2021 10:24
World records on the road for Agnes Tirop and Senbere Teferi
Sunday, 12 September 2021 11:40
Close finish and controversy as Brighton Marathon returns
Sunday, 12 September 2021 06:21
Marc Scott and Hellen Obiri take 40th Great North Run honours
Saturday, 11 September 2021 12:41
Great North Run at 40: the idea which became a phenomenon
Saturday, 11 September 2021 06:26
Eilish McColgan broadening her horizons at 40th Great North Run
Saturday, 11 September 2021 03:07
Keely Hodgkinson: “Going into that Olympic final, I refused not to be on the podium”
Friday, 10 September 2021 07:05
Centenary celebrations for ISTAF Berlin
Thursday, 09 September 2021 14:09
Tamberi turns on the style in Zurich
Thursday, 09 September 2021 14:17
Pole vaulter Sidorova breaks five-metre barrier
Thursday, 09 September 2021 14:38
Fast times for Mboma and Herah-Thompson at Diamond League final
Wednesday, 08 September 2021 03:00
6 effective tips to increase your stamina
Wednesday, 08 September 2021 11:12
Mariya Lasitskene lifts fifth Diamond League trophy in Zurich
Wednesday, 08 September 2021 02:32
Strong fields for 40th Great North Run
Tuesday, 07 September 2021 02:54
Are you up for the Cross Challenge?
Tuesday, 07 September 2021 04:35
Diamond League final: who, what and when?
Monday, 06 September 2021 10:41
Sasha Zhoya: “I want to be one of the greatest of all-time in the hurdles”
Monday, 06 September 2021 05:23
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce still in record-breaking form – weekly round-up
Sunday, 05 September 2021 01:52
International Federation Of Horse Racing Authorities
Sunday, 05 September 2021 09:28