The European Court of Human Rights ruled Switzerland didn’t give South African Caster Semenya a fair chance to challenge World Athletics regulations requiring hormone treatment to compete in women’s events.
Forty-three countries have confirmed their participation as Abeokuta prepares to host the 3rd CAA African U18/U20 Combined Championships 16 to 20 July, 2025.
Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo (Botswana) and NCAA 200m silver medallist Makanakaishe Charamba (Zimbabwe) will face off with Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles (USA) at the Wanda Diamond League meeting in Monaco on Friday July 11, 2025.
Kenyan Faith Kipyegon set a world record in the women’s 1500m at the 50th Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, finishing in 3:48.68 to best her 3:49.04 mark from 2024.
Kenyan Beatrice Chebet became the first woman in history to break 14 minutes for 5000m, clocking 13:58.06, at the 50th Prefontaine Classic in Eugene on Saturday.
World records set earlier this year by Tigist Assefa, Evan Dunfee and Massimo Stano have been ratified by World Athletics.
Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon will make one attempt to become the first woman to run a mile in under 4 minutes on June 26 at the Stade Charléty in Paris.
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) publishes its 2023 Testing Figures Report, summarizing results of samples WADA-accredited laboratories analysed and reported in ADAMS in 2023.
How to watch star African athletes Tobi Amusan, Julius Yego, Faith Cherotich, Tshepiso Masalela, and Soufiane El Bakkali at the Meeting de Paris – Wanda Diamond League in Paris, France on Friday 20 June 2025.
In a tale of shattered trust and stolen dreams, Gelete Burka finds her two-decade legacy whisked away by the very hands she once held dear—her husband’s.
How to Watch World record-holder Gudaf Tsegay and Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet clash at the Golden Gala Pietro Mennea – Wanda Diamond League in Rome, Italy, on Friday 6 June 2025.
World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) Foundation Board re-elects independent President Witold Bańka and Vice-President Yang Yang for final three-year term.
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.
This year marks our two decades of excellence, amplifying the voices of African Athletes and bringing you the latest track and field news and information from the heart of Africa.
Gallery: African athletes in action at the 50th Prefontaine Classic – Wanda Diamond League in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday 5 July, 2025.
Gallery: African athletes in action at the Meeting de Paris – Wanda Diamond League in Paris, France on Friday 20 June, 2025.
Watch the highlights of the 2025 Golden Gala Pietro Mennea – Wanda Diamond League meeting in Rome, Italy on Friday 6 June, 2025.
Gallery: African athletes in action at 2025 Meeting International Mohammed VI d’Athletisme de Rabat – Wanda Diamond League in Morocco on Sunday 25 May, 2025.
Watch the highlights of the 2025 Meeting International Mohammed VI d’Athletisme de Rabat – Wanda Diamond League in Rabat, Morocco on Sunday 25 May, 2025.
Gallery: African athletes in action at Wanda Diamond League Jetour Doha Meeting, held at the Qatar Sports Club in Doha, Qatar on Friday 16 May 2025.
Grace Stark edged Tobi Amusan in the 100m hurdles at the Meeting de Paris with the fifth fastest time in history. Azeddine Habz, Faith Cherotich and Marileidy Paulino claimed victories in the French capital.
In addition to the already-announced disciplines for the 50th Prefontaine Classic, fans can enjoy competition in four Para Athletics events on Saturday, July 5.
Amos Kipruto establishes a new course record, while Workenesh Edesa outpaces Brigid Kosgei at the 2025 Haspa Marathon Hamburg on Sunday.
Ethiopia’s Haftamu Abadi and Kenya’s Betty Chepkemoi are the surprise winners, scoring huge personal bests in near-freezing conditions, at the 42nd Vienna City Marathon on Sunday.
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