Ruth Chepngetich: Women’s marathon world record holder suspended after testing positive for banned substance | Athletics News
Ruth Chepngetich tested positive for a banned substance, hydrochlorothiazide or HCTZ; the Athletics Integrity Unit said HCTZ is used clinically to treat fluid retention and hypertension; Chepngetich set the world record…
Gout Gout: Australian teen sensation betters his own 200m national record | Athletics News
Australian teenage sprinter Gout Gout crushes the 200 metres field in his first senior race abroad, bettering his own national record to finish in 20.02 seconds at the Ostrava Golden…
Jakob Ingebrigtsen: Olympic gold medallist’s father Gjert Ingebrigtsen cleared of abusing son after trial | Athletics News
During the trial, Jakob Ingebrigtsen – who won gold in the 5,000m at the Paris Games and 1,500m in Tokyo – had claimed his childhood was marred by fear and…
Gabby Thomas: Alleged abuse of Olympic champion being investigated by Grand Slam Track | Athletics News
Gabby Thomas was heckled at the start line of her 200m race in Philadelphia; the heckler posted on social media to which Thomas responded by calling his behaviour “gross”; event…
London preparing a bid to host 2029 World Athletics Championships | Athletics News
London hopes to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, UK Sport, the Mayor of London and Athletic Ventures announced; a formal expression of interest will be submitted to World Athletics…
London Marathon: Sabastian Sawe records biggest career victory while Tigst Assefa shatters women’s-only world record | Athletics News
Kenyan Sebastian Sawe made a brilliant tactical decision to demolish a stacked men’s field en route to victory while Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa shatters women’s-only world record in winning the 45th…
Eilish McColgan: London Marathon debutant vows to hit back at social media abuse to support young athletes | Athletics News
Eilish McColgan believes social media companies should have tighter restrictions to clamp down on ‘trolls’ and abusive comments; McColgan spoke about negativity she has received about her image online ahead…
Faith Kipyegon looking to become first woman to run sub four-minute mile: ‘Why not dream outside the box? | Athletics News
Three-time Olympic gold medallist Faith Kipyegon will attempt to become first woman to break four-minute mile; Kenyan’s run in Paris on June 26 will not count as world record; Kipyegon…
Paula Radcliffe retires from road racing after completing Boston Marathon and securing Six Star Medal | Athletics News
Paula Radcliffe retires from road racing after completing Boston Marathon; 51-year-old awarded Six Star Medal after running each of the six world marathon majors; Radcliffe held the women’s marathon world…