Oqbe Kibrom makes second attempt in Vienna
Oqbe Kibrom will return to the start line of the Vienna City Marathon on 19th April hoping to become the first Eritrean runner to win the men’s race at his second attempt.
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Kipchoge announces Sanlam Cape Town Marathon as first stop on World tour
Kenyan distance legend Eliud Kipchoge has announced the 2026 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon on May 24 as the first stop on his World tour.
Kiplimo breaks world half marathon record on Lisbon return
The Ugandan Jacob Kiplimo took 10 seconds off Yomif Kejelcha’s official world record for the distance at the EDP Lisbon Half Marathon 2026.
Ethiopian trio Ketema, Azimeraw, Kumeshi head women’s field in Hamburg
Ethiopian trio Tigist Ketema, Degitu Azimeraw and Sichala Kumeshi are on the start list in the women’s elite field of the 40th Haspa Marathon Hamburg on April 26, 2026.
Bernard Koech returns to Hamburg Marathon
Two time champion Bernard Koech returns to the Haspa Marathon Hamburg in 2026 and the Kenyan will not be the only one who comes back with great memories.
Kamworor and Anley win 2026 Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon titles
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.
The Return of Geoffrey Kamworor – Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon 2026
Geoffrey Kamworor returns to the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon thirteen years after his first senior career victory, looking to continue the return to form that made him one of the world’s best distance runners pre-pandemic.
On signs rising Steeplechase star Mercy Chepngeno
Kenyan rising Steeplechase star, Mercy Chepngeno, has signed a landmark NIL deal with Swiss Sportswear Brand, On.
Melak and Dessie clinch Ethiopian double at Dubai Marathon 2026
Debutant Nibret Melak and Anchinalu Dessie made it an Ethiopian double as the Dubai Marathon celebrated its 25th anniversary with two world-class winning times on Sunday.
On signs Soufiane El Bakkali to its athlete roster
The two-time Olympic Steeplechase champion from Morocco, Soufiane El Bakkali, joins the Swiss brand On to collaborate on performance innovation and pursue further global titles.
Timetable and ‘road to’ tool launch for World Relays Gaborone 26
The timetable for the World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26 has been published, as Botswana’s capital prepares to welcome the world’s fastest athletes on 2-3 May.
Bundotich named 2025 Woman of the Year
Kenya’s Ruth Jepchumba Bundotich announced as the recipient of the 2025 World Athletics Woman of the Year Award, honouring her contributions to the growth of women’s athletics in Kenya and beyond.
World Indoor Tour calendar expands for 2026
The World Athletics Indoor Tour will return in 2026, featuring a packed calendar of almost 80 meetings across all levels.
Kilimo and Aderra win thrilling races in Istanbul
Rhonzas Kilimo and Bizuager Aderra won spectacular battles to take the 47th edition of the Türkiye Is Bankasi Istanbul Marathon in warm weather conditions.
Diriba targets more success after Frankfurt triumph
Buze Diriba not only won the race on Sunday but improved her personal best to 2:19:34, making her the fifth fastest woman in Frankfurt Marathon’s history.
Diriba goes sub 2:20, Asfaw surprises in Frankfurt
Ethiopians Buze Diriba and Belay Asfaw triumphed at the 42nd Mainova Frankfurt Marathon on Sunday, clocking 2:19:34 and 2:06:16 respectively.
Wanda Diamond League season calendar confirmed for 2026
The 2026 Wanda Diamond League calendar is out. Sport’s biggest names will hope to make history as athletics’ premier one-day series returns for its 17th season.
Shura Kitata returns to Frankfurt Marathon in 2025
Ethiopian Shura Kitata, winner of the 2017 Mainova Frankfurt Marathon, will return for the 42nd race on October 26, 2025 as favourite.
World Athletics approves Kejelcha’s world half marathon record
The world half marathon record set by Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha in Valencia in October 2024 has been ratified by World Athletics.
Defending champions Debela and Jebet return to Istanbul
Defending champions Dejene Debela of Ethiopia and Bahrain’s Ruth Jebet will both be returning for the Türkiye Is Bankasi Istanbul Marathon on November 2, 2025
WADA publishes 2026 Prohibited List
The WADA List is released three months ahead of it taking effect so that athletes, their entourage, and other stakeholders can acquaint themselves with any modifications.
Tergat named International Ambassador for 2025 Brașov Running Festival
Running legend and former world record holder Paul Tergat has been named the International Ambassador for the 2025 Brașov Running Festival.
Botswana snatches gold in men’s 4x400m in Tokyo
Team Botswana, anchored by Collen Kebinatshipi, pipped USA to claim the men’s 4x400m relay title on final day at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25
Chebet completes double, Wanyonyi breaks Championship record in Tokyo
Kenyan Beatrice Chebet replicated her double victory from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with the 5000m gold on day eight of the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25
Sabastian Sawe targets Eliud Kipchoge’s course record in Berlin
Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe will make his debut at the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON on Sunday, aiming for the course record of 2:01:09 set by Eliud Kipchoge in 2022.
Kebinatshipi and McLaughlin-Levrone make one-lap history in Tokyo
Collen Kebinatshipi achieved a historic first in the men’s 400m, becoming Botswana’s first ever world champion in a men’s event, on day six at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25.
Wanjiru and Dida will target world lead at Berlin Marathon
Kenyan Rosemary Wanjiru knows the course of the BMW BERLIN MARATHON well. Three years ago she ran a strong marathon debut in Berlin, finishing second in 2:18:00.
Cherotich and Nader shine, Moon and Furlani get gold again in Tokyo
Kenya’s Faith Cherotich, a two-time global bronze medallist, ran a Championship record to get the women’s 3000m steeplechase gold on day five of the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25.
Kipyegon claims fourth world 1500m title in Tokyo
Kenyan 1500m legend Faith Kipyegon and Hammer star Ethan Katzberg successfully defended their titles on Day 4 at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25.
Simbu, Kambundji and Beamish storm to gold in Tokyo
Alphonce Felix Simbu takes Tanzania’s first global title with gold in the men’s marathon at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25.
Constitution reviews and awards highlight 55th World Athletics Congress
Four Africans, Suren Ayadassen (MRI), Pieter de Jager (RSA), Aminata Sangare (MLI) and Moses Bantsi (BOT), were honoured at the 55th World Athletics Congress in Tokyo.
Bolt, LaFond and Duplantis star at World Athletics Ultimate Championship one-year countdown party
Sprint legend Usain Bolt graced the red carpet alongside Olympic champions Mondo Duplantis and Thea LaFond at the star-studded party hosted by World Athletics in Tokyo.
Sawe and Wanjiru head deep Berlin Marathon fields
Kenyans Sabastian Sawe and Rosemary Wanjiru will head deep start lists, with personal bests of 2:02:05 and 2:16:14 respectively, at the 2025 Berlin Marathon.
World Athletics and TDK unveil new javelin throw visualisation project
A prototype of the technology will be on display at the TDK booth inside Tokyo’s National Stadium during the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 from 13-21 September.
Joyciline Jepkosgei headlines star-studded women’s field at 5th tRUNsylvania 10K
World record-breaker Joyciline Jepkosgei from Kenya heads outstanding women’s field for the 2025 tRUNsylvania 10K.
Krop heads men’s field for 2025 tRUNsylvania 10K
Kenya’s two-time World Championships 5000m medallist Jacob Krop heads the men’s field for the 5th tRUNsylvania 10K men’s on Sunday 5 October.
Cherotich and Chepchirchir impress with Diamond League victories in Zurich
Olympic and world medallist Faith Cherotich and Nelly Chepchirchir won Diamond League titles at the Weltklasse Zürich meeting on Thursday 28 August, 2025.
Wanyonyi claims third Diamond League crown in Zurich
Kenya’s Emmanuel Wanyonyi edges Britain’s Max Burgin to claim his third Diamond League 800m crown at the 2025 Wanda Diamond League Final in Zurich on Thursday.
Kiplimo stands out in Buenos Aires
Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo, the world half marathon record-holder, won the 21K de Buenos Aires – a World Athletics Label road race – in Argentina on Sunday.
Cape Town to host 2027 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships
The 2027 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships awarded to South African city of Cape Town, marking the first time the event will be held in Africa.
Megersa and Diriba among favourites in Frankfurt
Ethiopians Dejene Megersa and Buze Diriba are among the favourites to win the 2025 Mainova Frankfurt Marathon on 26 October.
On signs three new NIL athletes from Kenya
On strengthens collegiate roster, adding three of NCAA’s most exciting distance runners from Kenya – Doris Lemngole, Marion Jepngetich, and Joy Naukot to its NIL roster.
27 Olympic medallists set for 2025 Athletissima in Lausanne
The 2025 Wanda Diamond League event will kick off with the pole vault competition at the City Event on 19 August, in Ouchy (Lausanne), on the shores of Lake Geneva.
Malta to host 2027 Commonwealth Youth Games
Malta announced as host of the 2027 Commonwealth Youth Games, to be held in four main clusters across the islands of Malta and Gozo.
Sawe targets personal record on Berlin’s fast course
World half marathon champion Sabastian Sawe from Kenya will run the 2025 BMW BERLIN-MARATHON on 21 September.
Cairo to host 2026 WADA Regional Symposium in April
WADA announces hosts for 2026 Regional Symposiums aimed at preparing for implementation of the 2027 World Anti-Doping Code.
Walaza seals bittersweet relay silver – Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU Games
Bayanda Walaza fell short of a third gold medal as South Africa claimed silver in the men’s 4x100m relay at the Lohrheidestadion in Bochum in Sunday.
Walaza takes 100m Gold for South Africa in Bochum – Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU Games
South Africa’s Bayanda Walaza won the men’s 100m final at the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU Games in 10.16 secs, followed by Thailand’s Puripol Boonson (10.22) and Japan’s Hiroki Yanagita (10.23).
Tsegay, Wanyonyi, Koech shine at London Diamond League 2025
Gudaf Tsegay smashed the Ethiopian Mile record, while Kenya’s Emmanuel Wanyonyi held on to beat a strong men’s 800m field at the sold-out Novuna London Athletics Meet, a Wanda Diamond League meeting in London, on Saturday.
Team South Africa jets to Abeokuta for CAA African U18/U20 Championships
A 70-strong South African team depart in two groups to Nigeria for the 3rd CAA African U18/U20 Combined Championships in Abeokuta from 16-20 July, 2025.
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