South Africa dominate to retain African Athletics Championships in Accra
Team South Africa retained the continental title, securing 22 medals, at the 24th CAA African Senior Athletics Championships which concluded in Accra, Ghana on Sunday May 17.
Team South Africa retained the continental title, securing 22 medals, at the 24th CAA African Senior Athletics Championships which concluded in Accra, Ghana on Sunday May 17.
Kenya’s Julius Yego solidify his status as Africa’s most accomplished javelin thrower, winning his sixth consecutive title, and Senegal’s Saly Sarr retained her crown on final day of the 24th African Senior Athletics Championships Accra 2026 on Sunday 17 May.
Former African champion and national record holder Yusuf Alli has expressed confidence in the rising strength of Team Nigeria athletics
South Africa’s Gift Leotlela claims his first ever Diamond League victory, pipping Kenneth Bednarek and Ferdinand Omanyala in a photo finish while Faith Kipyegon stormed to world lead in the women’s 5000m.
Côte d’Ivoire delivered a surprise victory in the men’s 4x100m, breaking their national record to beat defending champions Ghana and Nigeria at the African Senior Athletics Championships Accra 2026.
Host nation Ghana claimed a silver and two bronze medals on day three of the African Senior Athletics Championships 2026, kicking off their medal haul.
The Nelson Mandela Foundation and Golazo have joined forces to launch the Nelson Mandela Marathon, a new global running movement rooted not in performance, but in purpose.
How to follow and watch African athletes at the African Senior Athletics Championships Accra 2026 on May 12-17, 2026 from the University of Ghana Stadium in Accra, Ghana.
Live Updates of the final day of competition from the Debswana World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26 at the national stadium in Gaborone, Botswana on Sunday May 3.
Live Updates of the first day of competition from the Debswana World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26 at the national stadium in Gaborone, Botswana on Saturday May 2.
How to follow and watch African athletes at the Debswana World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26 on May 2-3, 2026 from the National Stadium in Gaborone, Botswana.
On his marathon debut, the gifted Ethiopian athlete ran 1:59:41 at the 2026 London Marathon – one of the most extraordinary debuts the marathon has ever seen.
When Africa gathers at the University of Ghana Stadium from 12-17 May for the African Senior Athletics Championships Accra 2026, it will be more than just a competition; it will be a statement.
Gabriel Omoogun reflects on Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili, the first woman to break the 16-second barrier in the 150m, and her decision to switch national allegiance to Turkiye.
Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) President Tonobok Okowa tells Nigerians the Federation is deeply sorry for this heart breaking move, if true.
Athletes to watch at the 2025 Wanda Diamond League Meeting de Paris at the Charléty Stadium on Friday 20 June.
Today marks the beginning of a loaded calendar year for us at AthleticsAfrica, our athletes and member federations with the World Relays, World Indoors and the World Championships in Tokyo.
Yay! It’s our 20th anniversary today. Two-decades of dedication, passion and commitment to the promotion, upliftment and development of African Athletics.
Gallery: African athletes in action during the Debswana World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26 from May 2-3 at the National Stadium in Gaborone, Botswana.
Gallery: African athletes in action during the 2026 Absa Kip Keino Classic Continental Tour at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya on Friday April 24.
Watch: Kenyan Sabastian Sawe breaks down the year‑long build to a sub‑two hour marathon after setting a world record of 1:59:30 at the TCS London Marathon.
Gallery: South African athletes in action during the 2026 ASA Senior Track & Field Championships from April 16-18 at the Coetzenburg Stadium in Stellenbosch, Cape Town.
Gallery: Young South African athletes in action during the 2026 ASA Age Group Championships from March 26-28 at the Germiston Athletics Stadium in Ekurhuleni.
Gallery: African athletes in action during the World Athletics Indoor Championships Kujawy Pomorze 26 at the Kujawsko-Pomorska Arena in Torun, Poland from 20-22 March, 2026
Challa Gossa and Stacy Ndiwa denied the defending champions, Evans Mayaka and Emmah Ndiwa, the titles at the 2026 Cali Marathon in Colombia on Sunday May 3.
Oqbe Kibrom of Eritrea and Ethiopia’s Haftamnesh Tesfaye head the start lists of the 43rd Vienna City Marathon, while the top women target the course record.
Kenyan Geoffrey Kamworor and Asmarech Anley of Ethiopia see off powerful fields to win the titles at the 19th Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon on Saturday.
Rhonzas Kilimo and Bizuager Aderra won spectacular battles to take the 47th edition of the Türkiye Is Bankasi Istanbul Marathon in warm weather conditions.
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