Sha’carri Richardson Outpaces Rivals at Kip Keino Classic
American sprinter Sha’carri Richardson headlines the Kip Keino Classic, setting a meeting record in the 200m event.
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Sifan Hassan Wins the 2023 London Marathon in Dramatic Fashion
Dutch middle- and long-distance runner Sifan Hassan completes a stunning comeback to win the 2023 London Marathon crown. Hassan stopped twice with a tight hip and dodged getting runover by a race motorbike on her way to bagging the gold medal.
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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Crowned World Athletics Woman Athlete of the Year
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone wins the World Athletics Woman Athlete of the Year crown, saying: “All of my goals were accomplished this year.”
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Fraser-Pryce and Amusan Among Finalists for Women’s Athlete of the Year
Jamaican sprinting global superstar Shelly-Anne Fraser-Pryce and African 100m hurdles champion Tobi Amusan are among the finalists for the Women’s World Athlete of Year. Winners will be named in early December.
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South Africa’s Miné de Klerk Up for Rising Star Award
South Africa’s Miné de Klerk is part of the five nominees for the 2022 Women Rising Star Award, as announced by World Athletics.
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Elana Meyer Confident Ahead of Improved 2022 CT Marathon
Co-founder of the Cape Town Marathon and former marathon runner, Elana Meyer, is confident that the event will attract top runners this year as it continues the quest to become an elite race.
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World Athletics Pledges Towards Gender Equality
World Athletics celebrates International Women’s Day making further impactful pledges towards gender equality.
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Irvette van Zyl Ready for Nedbank Runified
Returning to the course where she broke the ultra-marathon world record, Nedbank Running Club’s Irvette van Zyl reveals she is stronger than the performance she showcased last year’s Runified Breaking Barriers 50km race.
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Katharine Merry to Become First Female Commentator at Olympics in Tokyo
Former English sprinter, Katharine Merry, will be the first female commentating voice in an Olympic Games stadium when she forms part of the World Athletics team at the Olympic Games in Tokyo #gsportGlobal #OlympicDay
Caster Semenya Fighting for The Next Generation
Global beauty brand LUX voices its support for Caster Semenya who continues to fight for the next generation and leave a legacy on the track. #GoGirls
World Athletics Commits to Advance Role of Women in the Sport
To coincide with International Women’s Day, World Athletics launches #WeGrowAthletics campaign to take further strides towards greater gender equality in sport.
Semenya Wants to be Back on the Starting Line
Double Olympic gold medallist and three-time 800m World Champion, Caster Semenya, is determined to win her legal battles and get back to doing what she does best.