Rio 2016: Faith Kipyegon shocks Genzebe Dibaba for Olympic 1500m gold
Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon won the Olympic women’s 1500m gold leaving Ethiopia’s world record holder Genzebe Dibaba trailing in her wake on Tuesday night.
Yomog Meje
Yomog Meje is a former Nigerian junior athlete and the Associate editor at Athletics Africa.
IOC approves five new sports for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
International Olympic Committee to add baseball/softball, karate, skateboard, sports climbing and surfing to the sports programme for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
WADA declares Kenya compliant with its Code
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) removes Kenya from the World Anti-Doping Code’s non-compliant list of countries ahead of Rio 2016 Olympics.
Mozia extends Nigerian Shot Put record to 21.76m in Usti nad Labem
Nigeria’s Stephen Mozia threw a huge 21.76 metres to extend his own national Shot put record set a few days ago at the 12th edition of the Athletics Grand Prix Usti nad Labem in Czech Republic on Tuesday.
Oscar Pistorius to serve at least 3 years in prison for Reeva Steenkamp murder
South African Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius must serve at least three more years in prison for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on February 14 2013.
Kalkaba, Skhosana laud successful 20th CAA Senior Championships in Durban
Confederation of African Athletics president Hamad Kalkaba Malboum praised the Athletics South Africa for the successful hosting of the 20th African Senior Athletics Championships in Durban.
Durban 2016: Senegal selects 14 athletes for African Championships
Federation Senegalaise d’Athletisme will be represented by 14 athletes at the 20th CAA African Senior Athletics Championships in Durban, South Africa next week.
Banned substances found in 23 London 2012 samples after reanalysis
International Olympic Committee (IOC) says reanalysis of the “A” samples from 23 athletes in five sports and from six NOCs who competed at the Olympic Games London 2012 has returned Adverse Analytical Findings.
Ahoure, Obiri, Bett shine in Beijing – IAAF World Challenge
Cote d’Ivoire’s Murielle Ahoure tops 100m field, Kenyans Hellen Obiri and Kipyegon Bett record victories at the 2016 IAAF World Challenge meeting in Beijing’s national stadium on Wednesday.
Doped athletes from Beijing, London to miss Rio 2016
The IOC Executive Board rose from a special session with the announcement that up to 31 athletes from six sports could be banned from competing at the Olympic Games in Rio – doped athletes from Beijing, London and Sochi all targeted.
World champions Jepchirchir and Tirop set to clash at TCS World 10K in Bengaluru
An eagerly anticipated face-off between world champions Peres Jepchirchir and Agnes Tirop is expected to steal the spotlight at the 9th TCS World 10K in Bengaluru, India on Sunday May 15.
South Africa named strong preliminary squad for African Championships
Athletics South Africa (ASA) have selected a massive 87-strong preliminary team for the 2016 CAA African Senior Championships in Durban next month (June 22-26, 2016).
Viljoen carries African lone spear in Doha fields
African record-holder and two-time world bronze medallist Sunette Viljoen of South Africa is the sole African representative in the women’s Javelin at the IAAF Diamond League meeting in Doha on Friday 6 May.
Kaya and Jepchumba prevail at Vodafone Istanbul Half Marathon
Kenya’s Violah Jepchumba and Ali Kaya of Turkey cruised to dominating victories at the third edition of the Vodafone Istanbul Half Marathon, an IAAF Bronze Label Road Race, on Sunday.
Melkamu breaks course record, Abera wins Hamburg Marathon
Ethiopia’s Meselech Melkamu smashed the course record by more than two minutes in 2:21:54 and Tesfaye Abera took the men’s race in 2:06:58 in 2016 Haspa Marathon Hamburg.
April wins Hannover Marathon for the third time
South African Lusapho April took the HAJ Hannover Marathon for the third time after 2011 and 2013, his time of 2:11:27 clinching him a place in the Olympic marathon in Rio.
Robert Chemosin and Shuko Genemo win in windy Vienna
Robert Chemosin won the Vienna City Marathon, clocking a fine 2:09:48 in very windy conditions while Shuko Genemo ran 2:24:31 to take the women’s title on Sunday.
WADA extends Kenya’s code compliance till May 2nd
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has extended the compliance period by Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) with the World Anti-Doping Code by five weeks.
More women, African members in IOC Commissions
IOC Commissions sees 60 per cent increase in women, African members in less than three years – another step in the implementation of the Olympic Agenda 2020 reforms.
Shone leads women’s field at Vienna City Marathon 2016
Ethiopia’s Guteni Shone, with a personal best of 2:23:32, is the fastest of women’s elite field of the 2016 Vienna City Marathon on 10 April.
Van Niekerk lands historic sprinting mark in Bloemfontein
South African World 400m champion Wayde van Niekerk claimed a historic sprinting landmark after clocking 9.98 PB at the Free State Championships in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Algerian Bourrada gets IAAF invitation to Portland 2016
Algeria’s Larbi Bourrada has accepted the official invitation from the IAAF to compete in the combined events at the IAAF World Indoor Championships – Portland 2016.
Simbine lowers SA 100m record to 9.96 in Pretoria
South Africa sprint champion Akani Simbine broke the SA 100 metres record by 100th of a second at the 1st ASA’s Night Series meeting at the Pitditch Stadium in Pretoria on Tuesday night.
Key innovations to watch at Portland 2016 – IAAF World Indoor Championships
Here are the four new innovations which will be incorporated into the 16th IAAF World Indoor Championships in Portland 2016 from 17-20 March.
Kipsang, Jeptoo lead African assault at RAK Half Marathon 2016
Kenyan former World marathon record-holder Wilson Kipsang will clash with his African compatriots at the 2016 Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Half Marathon in the United Arab Emirates on February 12.
Tsegaye, Abera lead Ethiopian sweep of Dubai Marathon 2016
Ethiopians Tesfaye Dibaba Abera and Tirfi Beyene Tsegaye were crowned winners at the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon in the United Arab Emirates on Friday.
South African O’Regan joins IAAF Ethics Commission
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) Ethics Commission has announce the appointment of South African Justice Catherine O’Regan to the Commission.
IAAF Ethics Commission provisionally suspends three Athletics Kenya leaders
IAAF Ethics Commission provisionally suspends Isaiah Kiplagat, David Okeyo and Joseph Kinyua from any IAAF or Athletics Kenya position “in the interests of the integrity of the sport”
Tadese and Kiplagat head 2015 Airtel Delhi Half Marathon field
World record holders Zersenay Tadese (Eritrea) and Florence Kiplagat (Kenya) head the elite entry list for the 2015 Airtel Delhi Half Marathon on Sunday 29 November.
Lamine Diack resigns as honorary member of the IOC
Former International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) president Lamine Diack has resigned as an honorary member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
WADA suspends accreditation of Moscow Laboratory with immediate effect
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) suspends the accreditation of the Moscow Antidoping Centre with immediate effect following the release yesterday of the WADA Independent Commission Report.
WADA Report calls for Russian Athletics ban, RUSADA non-compliant
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has welcomed the thorough Report into widespread doping allegations issued by the WADA Independent Commission which accused Russian Athletics of cover-up.
IAAF cancel Awards Gala amid corruption allegations
In coordination with the International Athletics Foundation (IAF), the IAAF has cancelled this year’s IAF World Athletics Gala which was due to take place in Monaco on Saturday 28 November.
Kipchoge and Cherono triumph at BMW Berlin Marathon 2015
A Kenyan double as Eliud Kipchoge runs world leading time of 2:04:00 while Gladys Cherono breaks the 2:20 barrier with 2:19:25 at the 42nd edition of the BMW Berlin-Marathon on Sunday.
Aprot shatters 10000m Games record on Day 4 of African Games – Brazzaville 2015
Alice Aprot shatters the women’s 10000m championship record to take a surprise gold for Kenya on day Four of Athletics action at the 11th African Games in Brazzaville, Congo on Tuesday.
Kenya sweep women 5000m on Day 1 at the African Games – Brazzaville 2015
Kenyan women swept the podium in the 5000m, Cameroon’s Mbumi Nkouindjin dominates Triple jump, and South African Russell Tucker claimed a surprise gold in men’s Discus on the first day of athletics at the 11th African Games in Brazzaville, Congo on Sunday.
Peres Jepchirchir sets new course record in Usti nad Labem
Peres Jepchirchir’s rise continues as the young Kenyan star smashes the event record to win in 1:07:17 at the 5th Mattoni Usti nad Labem Half Marathon on Saturday.
Beijing 2015 RECAP: Yego and Van Niekerk smash African records, Kiyeng wins Steeple gold on Day 5 – Aug 26
Kenya’s Julius Yego and South Africa’s Wayde van Niekerk smash African records on their way to the World titles, and Kenyan Hyvin Kiyeng claimed her first global gold medal on day 5 at the 2015 IAAF World Championships in Beijing, China.
Beijing 2015 RECAP: Cheruiyot and Kemboi restore Kenya pride on Day 3 – Aug 24
Veterans Vivian Cheruiyot and Ezekiel Kemboi propelled Kenya to the top of the medal standings at the close of the third day of the 2015 IAAF World Championships in Beijing, China.
Kenya tops medals table at Beijing 2015
Kenya topped the overall medals table with 7 golds, 6 silvers and 3 bronze medals at the 15th IAAF World Championships in Athletics in Beijing, China on Sunday.
Beijing 2015: Okagbare misses out on a medal in women’s 100m
Nigeria’s hope for a medal at the 2015 IAAF World Championship in Beijing, China fades after Blessing Okagbare came last in the women’s 100m on Monday.
Beijing 2015: Ghebreslassie delivers first Eritrean gold
Eritrean Ghirmay Ghebreslassie won the first gold medal of the 2015 IAAF World Athletics Championships on a very hot and sunny morning in Beijing on Saturday.
Osazuwa sets new Nigerian record; Ogunlewe, George, Odele shock on Day 2 of Nigerian Championships
Uhunoma Naomi Osazuwa sets new national record of 6,106 points to secure victory in Heptathlon; Seye Ogunlewe, Patience George and Tega Odele upset favourites on Day 2 of the 2015 Nigerian Championships in Warri on Friday.
Oke, Asumnu, Amadi impress on Day 1 of Nigerian Championships
Tosin Oke, Gloria Asumnu and Chinazom Amadi provided the highlights on the first day of the 2015 Nigerian Athletics Championships at the Warri Township stadium in Delta-State on Thursday.
In Pictures: Future stars of Africa at Cali 2015
Photo gallery of some of tomorrow’s African stars performing at the 9th IAAF World Youth Championships, Cali 2015 from July 15-19, 2015 taken at the Pascual Guerrero Olympic Stadium in Cali, Colombia.
Hua Wilfried Koffi wins Universiade 200m gold in Gwanju
Côte d’Ivoire’s Hua Wilfried Serge Koffi won the men’s 200m gold medal at the 28th Summer Universiade – World University Games in Gwanju, South Korea on Friday.
Simbine shatters Universiade record on way to 100m gold
South African sprinter Akani Simbine shatters the World University Games 100m record at the 28th Universiade in the Korean city of Gwangju on Thursday July 9, 2015.
Kenyan team to IAAF WYC – Cali 2015 strategize in Nairobi
Kenya will be represented by 25 athletes and six officials at the 9th IAAF World Youth Championships, Cali 2015 in Colombia next month – July 15-19, 2015.
Cheroben and Chelimo achieve Kenyan double in Ceske Budejovice
Abraham Cheroben and Rose Chelimo brave torrid heat to achieve a Kenyan double at the Mattoni Ceske Budejovice Half Marathon in Ceske Budejovice on Satuday June 6.
Kiprop, Dibaba, Ahoure shine in Oslo – Bislett Games
Asbel Kiprop, Jairus Birech, Genzebe Dibaba and Murielle Ahoure are some of the African winners at the 50th ExxonMobil Bislett Games – IAAF Diamond League meeting in Oslo on Thursday.
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