Botswana Tops USA to Break American Relay Sweep at World Champs
Botswana’s men’s 4×400m relay team stunned the USA by 0.07s in Tokyo, claiming their first world relay title and preventing an American sweep after the US won gold in the 4×100m.
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Gong Lijiao Finishes Ninth in Shot Put Final at World Championships
In her 10th World Championships, Gong Lijiao of the Chinese mainland threw 18.96m for ninth in the shot put final, while Jessica Schilder topped the podium with 20.29m.
Lyles, Jefferson-Wooden Strike Gold in 200m Finals at Worlds
Noah Lyles claims his fourth straight 200m world title in 19.52s, matching Usain Bolt’s record, as teammate Jefferson-Wooden also takes gold in Tokyo.
Chinese mainland’s Zhao Jie & Zhang Jiale medal in Tokyo hammer throw
At Tokyo Worlds, Chinese mainland’s Zhao Jie and Zhang Jiale captured silver and bronze in the women’s hammer throw with personal bests, trailing Canada’s Camryn Rogers.
Jefferson-Wooden Shatters Championship Record with 100m Gold
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden smashed a 10.61s championship record to win 100m gold at the World Athletics Championships as Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce bids farewell.
The Chinese mainland Unveils 73-Athlete Squad for Tokyo World Athletics Championships
The Chinese mainland names a 73-athlete squad for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, led by Yang Jiayu and Gong Lijiao.
Hassan and Tebogo Crowned World Athletics Athletes of the Year
Dutch runner Sifan Hassan and Botswanan sprinter Letsile Tebogo, Olympic gold medalists, are named Athletes of the Year by World Athletics after their stellar performances in Paris 2024.
Armand Duplantis Secures Back-to-Back Diamond League Wins in Suzhou
Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis wins his second Diamond League title in Suzhou with a 6.00m vault, continuing his record-breaking season.
World Athletics Breaks Tradition with $50K Prize for Paris Olympic Golds
In a historic first, World Athletics will award $50,000 to each Olympic gold medalist at Paris 2024, challenging the IOC’s tradition of honoring athletes without monetary rewards.
Olympic Champions to Kick Off Diamond League in Xiamen
12 Olympic gold medalists and 27 world champions are set to compete in the World Athletics Diamond League in Xiamen on April 20, marking the season’s exciting start.