Details: Kenyan runner Sebastian Sawe claimed victory in this historic race, clocking an astounding time of 1:59:30.

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Watch Sabastian Sawe 🇰🇪 run 1:59:30 to destroy the Marathon World Record in London!!🤯🔥First man ever to break 2 hours in a marathon.2. Yomif Kejelcha 🇪🇹 1:59:413. Jacob Kiplimo 🇺🇬 2:00:28All under the previous World Record.pic.twitter.com/g76PpMHkiG

— Track & Field Gazette (@TrackGazette) April 26, 2026

But the real sensation came from the runner-up — Ethiopian athlete Yomif Kejelcha. This marathon was his career debut, and he immediately delivered a phenomenal sub-two-hour performance.

Kenya and Ethiopia have once again confirmed their absolute dominance in this discipline.

Reminder: Gout Gout sets a new world record.

Details: The Australian Junior Athletics Championships took place in Sydney. Eighteen-year-old Gout Gout had been preparing for this moment for a long time, aiming to set a new world record—and he did just that.

Gout crossed the finish line in the 200-meter sprint in 19.67 seconds, setting a new world record and improving the previous mark by 0.02 seconds. The record was previously held by American Erriyon Knighton.

It's worth noting that at age 18, Usain Bolt ran this distance noticeably slower: the legendary sprinter clocked 19.93 seconds in 2004.

With this victory, Gout has become the 16th fastest 200-meter runner in history. However, Usain Bolt still tops the all-time list with his iconic 19.19-second run.

See also: Historic run for the South African! Franco le Roux breaks 25-year-old African record

Details: South African hurdler Franco le Roux made a huge splash in the 60m hurdles, setting a new African record.

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Le Roux literally "flew" down the track, clocking an incredible 7.50 seconds. Not only is this his new personal best, but it's also a historic achievement for the entire continent. Franco managed to surpass the "eternal" African continental record held by Shaun Bownes since way back in 2001.

Franco Le Roux 🇿🇦 powers to an African Record of 7.50s to win his 60mH heat at the World Indoor Championships!pic.twitter.com/cG0GVqNgwq

— Track & Field Gazette (@TrackGazette) March 21, 2026

The race was incredibly intense, with rivals breathing down the future record holder's neck the entire way. Spaniard Enrique Llopis crossed the line second in 7.55 seconds, while Frenchman Romain Lecour completed the podium with a 7.59 finish. But it was le Roux's powerful surge in the final meters that left his competitors behind and secured this historic time.

Reminder: Armand Duplantis set a new world record—his 15th career record.

Details: At his home meet, the Mondo Classic in Uppsala, the 26-year-old soared over the bar at 6.31 meters. What truly stunned the crowd was the ease with which he did it: Duplantis cleared the record height on his very first attempt, cementing his status as the greatest athlete of our era—an athlete for whom limits simply do not exist.

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ATHLÉTISME : Son 15ᵉ record !Le Suédois Armand Duplantis vient de battre son record mondial de saut à la perche, franchisant 6,31 mètres au Mondo Classic à Uppsala, chez lui en Suède. pic.twitter.com/ePcX9hmZsB

— Infos Françaises (@InfosFrancaises) March 12, 2026

Despite the presence of top contenders, including Greece’s Emmanouil Karalis and Norway’s Sondre Guttormsen, there was never any real challenge for gold. Duplantis first cleared 6.08 meters with ease, then immediately set his sights on the record-breaking jump.

In just a week, the new world record holder will travel to Poland to compete at the World Indoor Championships, where another record could be on the cards. His return to Toruń will be symbolic: it was at the “Arena Toruń” on February 8, 2020, that Duplantis set his very first world record (6.17 m).

Reminder: Polish track and field athlete and Olympian Robert Wolski has passed away.

Details: The tragedy occurred on the second day of Christmas, when Wolski was involved in a serious car accident. His vehicle collided with another on a regional road between the towns of Piątek and Łowicz. He was urgently airlifted to Nicolaus Copernicus Hospital in Łódź by medical helicopter.

He sustained severe pelvic injuries and, despite the doctors' efforts, his life could not be saved — the athlete died several days after the accident.

Robert Wolski was a high jumper representing Poland. He competed at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, finished eighth at the 2006 World Championships, and was a two-time national champion — both indoors and outdoors. The Polish sports community mourns his loss.

The Dailysports editorial team extends its condolences to Wolski's family and loved ones.

Selon l’agence Mizan, citant le procureur de Kish, ce qui s’est passé va à l’encontre des normes de moralité publique. Une procédure pénale a été ouverte à l'encontre des organisateurs, et les autorités exigent des mesures strictes et dissuasives.

D'après les règles instaurées après la Révolution islamique de 1979, les femmes en Iran sont tenues de porter le hijab et des vêtements amples et couvrants dans les lieux publics. Cependant, ces dernières années, cette obligation est de moins en moins respectée, ce qui suscite le mécontentement d'une partie de la classe politique dirigeante.

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Le président Masoud Pezeshkian souligne qu’il ne faut pas contraindre les femmes à porter le hijab, mais plus de la moitié des parlementaires ont accusé cette semaine le pouvoir judiciaire de laxisme et exigé un renforcement des contrôles. Ces derniers mois, les autorités ont déjà fermé plusieurs cafés et restaurants pour non-respect de la loi sur le port obligatoire du hijab.

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Details: Kipchoge has unveiled a bold new project titled “The Eliud Kipchoge World Tour,” during which he plans to run seven marathons across seven continents. The running icon is set to tackle races in Antarctica and even a 50-kilometer distance in Saudi Arabia.

“Running is the most universal sport; it brings us all together. With this project, I want to compete not just for records, but for people. I want to inspire, to share energy, and to remind everyone that there are no limits to what humans can achieve. I believe that together, we can make the world a better place,” Kipchoge declared.

Eliud Kipchoge launches the ‘Eliud Kipchoge World Tour’, a 7 continent marathon journey designed to unite runners, raise awareness for education & the environment and show the world that no human is limited.From Africa all the way to Antarctica. 🙌🏽👏🏽 pic.twitter.com/02mwVZD0G5

— Carol Radull (@CarolRadull) November 2, 2025

The two-time Olympic champion, now 40, revealed that his final race will take place on November 2—at the New York Marathon. For Kipchoge, this run will mark both his debut on the streets of New York and the grand finale to his remarkable career.

To recap, Kipchoge boasts 11 victories at the world's most prestigious marathons—Berlin, London, Tokyo, and Chicago. He has also claimed two Olympic gold medals and twice set the marathon world record.

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It's worth noting that despite hanging up his professional shoes, Kipchoge isn't leaving running behind. The champion is planning extreme races in Antarctica and is ready for new challenges.

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Details: Botswana finished with a time of 2:57.76, edging out the USA (2:57.83) and South Africa (2:57.83) in a dramatic, all-out sprint to the finish line.

Botswana 🇧🇼 wins GOLD in the men's 4x400m at the Tokyo 2025 World Championships!🥇🥇 Botswana 🇧🇼 2:57.76🥈 USA 🇺🇸 2:57.83🥉 South Africa 🇿🇦 2:57.83pic.twitter.com/kA3p7fDFbF

— Track & Field Gazette (@TrackGazette) September 21, 2025

The crucial moment came during the baton exchange from Demarius Smith to Bryce Deadmon — a mishap that cost the team precious seconds and saw them finish sixth, falling behind South Africa, Qatar, and the Netherlands.

The USA men's 4x400m team🇺🇸マイルリレー、悲劇的なバトンパスだった😢 pic.twitter.com/Y6go01az3R

— Number9 (@number0903) September 20, 2025

Later, organizers scheduled an additional race between the USA and Kenya after Zambia was disqualified for a baton exchange violation. The decision was made because Zambia's infraction affected the outcome of the initial heat for both the USA and Kenya.

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If the Americans fail to make the final after the rerun, it will mark the first time since 2003 that the U.S. men's team leaves the World Championships without a medal in the 4x400m relay.

Details: Fred Kerley, Tokyo Olympic silver medalist and Paris bronze medalist in the 100 meters, has thrown down the gauntlet, declaring his intention to break Bolt's record. However, he'll be attempting this feat at the commercial Enhanced Games—an event where athletes are allowed to use unlimited performance-enhancing drugs.

If Kerley succeeds, the American will pocket a cool million dollars from the event organizers, with the competition slated for May 2026.

• See also: And once again, it's him! Duplantis breaks the pole vault world record yet again

Worth noting: 2025 has been a whirlwind year for the 30-year-old sprinter. In January, the American was arrested for assaulting police officers; in May, he was detained again after a brawl; and in August, the Athletics Integrity Unit announced his suspension for whereabouts violations and missing three doping tests.

Meanwhile, the track and field community has rejected the Enhanced Games, saying it undermines the competitive spirit of athletics and poses serious health risks to athletes due to rampant doping.

• Read also: And once again, it's him! Duplantis breaks the pole vault world record yet again

The former sprinter said he needs to return to running to regain his former condition.

Публикация от Kasi J. Bennett (@kasi.b)

"I’m not a fan, but I think now that I’ve been out for a while, I have to actually start running because when I walk upstairs I get out of breath," Bolt revealed.

It's worth noting that the 39-year-old former track star ended his career in 2017 and has since focused on home and family. Usain and his partner Kasi Bennett have three children: daughter Olympia Lightning, now 5, and twin sons Thunder and Saint Leo, both 4 years old.

Публикация от Kasi J. Bennett (@kasi.b)

These days, Bolt is mostly focused on relaxing — watching movies and TV series, building Lego sets, and driving his kids to and from school.

Details: The Swede shattered the world record for the 14th time, clearing a staggering 6 meters and 30 centimeters. His previous record stood for just over a month—on August 12th, at the Diamond League meet in Budapest, Duplantis soared over 6 meters and 29 centimeters.

6.30 record del mondo di mondo the sky is the limit duplantis pic.twitter.com/YdpwWVCt7h

— pauldeb89 (@pauldeb891) September 15, 2025

And just to add to his accolades, the Swede clinched the world champion’s title, outjumping Greece’s Emmanouil Karalis by a whopping 30 centimeters. Bronze went to Australia’s Kurtis Marschall, who achieved a personal best of 5 meters and 95 centimeters.

• See also: Made History. Tanzanian Runner Alphonse Simba Becomes Marathon World Champion

For the record: Duplantis first broke the world record on February 8, 2020, when he cleared 6 meters and 17 centimeters at a meet in Torun, Poland. That mark surpassed the long-standing record of Frenchman Renaud Lavillenie, which had stood since 2014.

Lavillenie, in turn, had eclipsed what many thought was an unbreakable record by Sergey Bubka—6 meters and 14 centimeters. The Ukrainian legend set that bar back in 1994, and it remained untouched for 20 years.

Details: Tanzanian athlete Alphonse Simba claimed the marathon world title. He overtook his rival on the final lap, with judges determining that Simba edged out Germany’s Amanal Petros for victory by just 0.03 seconds.

Simba becomes Tanzania’s first-ever world champion. He improved his previous personal best by 4.44 seconds.

Quote: “I’m thrilled because I’ve made history. Tanzania has never had a world champion before, so this is a historic moment. I’m very happy, but it was tough. The competition here is fierce, and everyone is focused on winning,” Simba said after his victory.

FIRST EVER GOLD FOR TANZANIA 🏆Alphonce Simbu grabs his country's first ever title at the #WorldAthleticsChamps after a surprise surge in the final metres of the marathon 🤩Both him and 🇩🇪's Amanal Petros clock 2:09.48 for 1st and 2nd with 🇮🇹's Iliass Aouani coming in 3rd 🙌 pic.twitter.com/1I5qDoffY4

— World Athletics (@WorldAthletics) September 15, 2025

The 2025 World Championships in Japan will run from September 13 to 21. Across nine days of competition, 49 sets of medals will be contested in 24 men’s events, 24 women’s events, and one mixed discipline.

Reminder: The World Athletics Federation announced the introduction of genetic testing to determine women’s eligibility for competition. The new rule will take effect on September 1, immediately ahead of the World Athletics Championships, which begin on September 13.

Details: World Athletics has announced the introduction of genetic testing to determine women's eligibility for competition. The new rule will come into effect on September 1 this year, just ahead of the World Athletics Championships, which kick off on September 13.

The test will be conducted once in a lifetime and will involve either an oral swab or a blood sample—whichever is more convenient for the athlete.

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The aim of the test is to detect the presence of the SRY gene, which is located on the Y chromosome and is responsible for typical male sexual development.

World Athletics president Lord Sebastian Coe stated that the rule is essential to ensure fair play. According to him, only those who are biologically female will be allowed to compete in the elite women's category.

Reminder: The decision was based on recommendations from a gender diversity working group that spent more than a year examining issues related to athlete eligibility from legal, scientific, sporting, and social perspectives.

Details: For the European Championship silver medalist, the organizers devised an unusual challenge: to run carrying a large souvenir ticket, while dressed in a local miner’s orchestra uniform and a traditional Upper Silesian folk dress.

Ewa, let us know how much fun you had—which outfit was the best? 🫶We can’t wait to see you in action on August 16 at @StadionSlaski during the Kamila Skolimowska Memorial! 💎🇵🇱📲 Tickets at https://t.co/5mdpqvwOty! pic.twitter.com/cLjiW23SWy

— Silesia Memoriał Kamili Skolimowskiej (@MemorialKamili) July 1, 2025

Ewa conquered all these challenges, but the toughest one turned out to be running in the tournament mascot costume—a blue baby elephant. In that suit, she clocked her slowest time, around 21 seconds, though none of the outfits made running easy.

• See also: Incredible Duplantis! The Swede breaks the world pole vault record for the 12th time

Reminder: The Diamond League stage in Chorzów, known as the Kamila Skolimowska Memorial, will be the 12th leg of the season. After this, the competition moves west to Lausanne, Brussels, and Zurich. The final of the Diamond League will take place in Zurich on August 27-28.

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Throughout the run, Robinson was forced to adjust his racing kit after nearly every hurdle—because, to the crowd's surprise, his shorts kept failing to contain his manhood.

Chris Robinson 🇺🇸 pulled off one of the wildest 400m hurdle wins you'll ever see.He ran half the race fighting wardrobe malfunctions; his manhood kept slipping, forcing him to readjust after nearly every hurdle.Still won in SB of 48.05.https://t.co/SLLMsj4rRU

— Fentuo Tahiru Fentuo (@Fentuo_) June 24, 2025

Despite this awkward distraction, Robinson powered through to finish first, clocking his season-best time of 48.05 seconds. Notably, this result was just 0.05 seconds shy of his personal record.

Chris Robinson with one of the most remarkable 400m hurdle wins I've ever seen in Ostrava.Halfway through, his private parts became exposed. Had to adjust his shorts five times -- it kept happening after every hurdle.And he still won in an SB of 48.05!https://t.co/83Uqer6VqX pic.twitter.com/p9dX2xCIw5

— Jonathan Gault (@jgault13) June 24, 2025

The incident was caught by TV cameras, and the production team didn't shy away from replaying the moment in slow motion, turning the footage into a viral sensation across social media.

It's worth noting the cheeky mishap took place at the Golden Spike meet in Ostrava, Czech Republic.

See also: Incredible Duplantis! The Swede breaks the pole vault world record for the 12th time

• Read also: Incredible Duplantis! The Swede breaks the pole vault world record for the 12th time

Richardson shared an Instagram Story screenshot of her music player as she listened to Beyoncé's "Me, Myself, and I," captioning it with the enigmatic phrase: "Solo. God and family, that's all that matters."

It’s worth recalling that Coleman and Richardson only confirmed their relationship rumors in February 2025, after two years of speculation. Now, just a few months later, it seems their romance has come to an end.

What’s going on bookie? What did he do now? 👀 https://t.co/agUEtqBXjX pic.twitter.com/uDekZ9m9Xf

— ☈O✨ (@_romeko) June 13, 2025

Notably, the pair had previously unfollowed each other on social media, but soon after reconnected online. While there may have been minor misunderstandings in the past, this time the situation seems much more serious.

For the record, Sha'Carri Richardson is both an Olympic gold and silver medalist, as well as a two-time world champion.

The 25-year-old superstar has once again rewritten athletics history, notching the twelfth world record of his remarkable career.

In Stockholm, Duplantis soared over 6.28 meters on his very first attempt, surpassing his own mark set earlier this March on the World Indoor Tour, where he cleared 6.27 meters.

🚨MONDO DUPLANTIS 6.28M POLE VAULT WORLD RECORD!! #StockholmDL 🇸🇪Clears it on his FIRST attempt in front of the home crowd in Stockholm! 🐐 pic.twitter.com/j6MoiN6Jz8

— Travis Miller (@travismillerx13) June 15, 2025

• Also read: Horrific scenes. The Ukrainian athletics team comes under Russian rocket fire in Lutsk

It's worth noting that this new record further cements the Swede's status as the greatest pole vaulter in history. Incidentally, he set his very first world record back in 2020, when he cleared 6.17 meters.

• Read also: Kenya sweeps the podium. Total domination at the Stockholm marathon

According to reports, the assault lasted from 1 a.m. until 6 a.m. Lutsk was hit by six missiles and 15 Shahed drones, with the Motor hotel—where the Ukrainian athletics squad was staying ahead of a competition—coming under direct attack.

Публикация от Федерація легкої атлетики України | Офіційна сторінка (@ukr.athletics)

Ukrainian team athlete Sofiya Romasyuk also posted terrifying footage captured at the moment of the missile strike. She and her teammate were in their hotel room as powerful explosions rang out in the background.

Публикация от Спорт України | Олімпіада 🇺🇦 (@summer_sports_ukraine)

According to the Ukrainian Athletics Federation, there were no injuries or fatalities among the athletes.

The strike targeted residential areas and the city center. Several apartment buildings also sustained significant damage.

The 29-year-old's victory was remarkable not just for his speed, but for a dramatic twist near the finish line—just before entering the stadium, he took a wrong turn. However, Kiplimo quickly realized his mistake, doubled back onto the correct route, and managed to hold onto his lead all the way to the finish.

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Notably, the second and third spots also went to Kenyans: Edwin Kosgei and Silas Sugut, respectively. Impressively, five Kenyans finished in the top seven overall.

It's pure dominance from Team Kenya on the streets of Stockholm 🇰🇪🏃‍♂️They claim the top three spots in the Men's #StockholmMarathon 🏆#SSRoadRunning pic.twitter.com/dOrWIBQuDy

— SuperSport 🏆 (@SuperSportTV) May 31, 2025

For the record, this year's Stockholm Marathon set a new participation benchmark: 23,786 runners registered, with 19,441 making it to the start line. The classic marathon distance was covered—42,195 meters.

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The brand has enlisted some of the very best athletes in their respective sports as ambassadors.

Публикация от WHOOP (@whoop)

In the ad, these star athletes are seen sporting the fitness brand’s apparel in a variety of settings—from intense training sessions to competition moments. The campaign’s tagline boldly declares: “Potential isn’t unlocked, it’s awakened.”

WHOOP is a cutting-edge device designed to monitor health and fitness metrics. It offers users a comprehensive platform to track and enhance their physical performance.

Публикация от WHOOP (@whoop)

Founded in 2012, the brand has quickly become a favorite among athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone looking to feel their best.

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It is worth noting that both Mbappe and Bolt are ambassadors of the Hublot brand, so their appearance at the event was expected.

Публикация от Kylian Mbappé (@k.mbappe)

“A special night with the Hublot Family, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Big Bang! Honored to be part of this journey!” Mbappe wrote on his Instagram.

Mbappe, who finally became a Real Madrid player this summer, is having a fantastic season despite a tough start. The footballer has played 45 matches for the Spanish club in all competitions, scoring 32 goals and providing 4 assists.

Публикация от Hublot (@hublot)

Alongside Real, the Frenchman continues to compete for all the season's trophies. The team has reached the final of the Copa del Rey, where they will face Barcelona. Madrid also advanced to the quarter-finals of the Champions League, where they will face London’s Arsenal. In La Liga, Real Madrid is in 2nd place, trailing Barcelona by 3 points.

Details: Technological changes in the tracks could improve grip and aerodynamic characteristics, leading to reduced running times, allowing athletes like Noah Lyles to get significantly closer to Bolt's record or even break it.

Lyles, who improved his personal best to 9.784 seconds at the 2024 Olympics, is already close to Bolt's historic result (9.58). If he competes on such "super tracks," he could theoretically improve his time by a few tenths of a second, allowing him to set a new world record. This means Lyles is quite capable of taking Bolt's place in history if such rule changes come into effect.

• See also: Suspension continues. World Athletics extends disqualification of Russians and Belarusians

Reminder: This move is controversial, as some believe that such changes could compromise fairness and undermine the historical significance of Bolt's record. It should be noted that these changes have not yet come into effect and are still under discussion.

Details: As announced at the organization's official briefing, the suspension of athletes from these countries will be extended indefinitely.

Quote: "The council considers the sanctions appropriate and sees no need to change, supplement, or review them unless the current circumstances worsen or a peaceful agreement is reached," said World Athletics President Sebastian Coe.

Recall: Previously, we reported that one of the main topics in hockey remains the issue of admitting the Russian and Belarusian teams to international tournaments. It is already known that this will not happen for at least the next year.

According to the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), the 2025/26 season will proceed without the participation of these teams.

• Read also: Very tender: track and field star Sha'Carri Richardson wishes her boyfriend Christian Coleman a happy birthday

In the video, presumably filmed by Sha'Carri herself, Coleman dances in a black T-shirt featuring a print of the girl's hands holding a gold Olympic medal. Coleman also captioned the video with “Exclusive SR merch, yes sir” and tagged Sha'Carri's page.

It's worth noting that Richardson became the marketing face of Nike's footwear after her victory in the 100m race at the 2023 World Championships. Since then, she has participated in nearly all of the brand's advertising campaigns and promotions. Richardson's deal with Nike is valued at 20 million dollars.

Recently, alongside Caitlin Clark, Alexia Putellas, and other sports stars, she appeared in the first Nike So Win commercial in 27 years, timed to coincide with the Super Bowl. The collection is reported to be released at the end of March.

• Read also: Legend. Duplantis Breaks World Record for the 11th Time in His Career

Sha'Carri posted joint photos with Coleman, adorned with sweet love messages. For instance, she captioned one of the photos with the words "Thank you for being you."

The couple only recently confirmed their romance publicly, appearing together at the Super Bowl 2025. Prior to this, they had kept their relationship under wraps for two years, allowing their status to remain a matter of speculation.

Now, they frequently share joint photos capturing tender and sweet moments of love and closeness.

For example, they celebrated Valentine's Day by attending a Katt Williams show in Florida. Afterwards, the couple went out for dinner, sharing adorable photos from their evening.

It's worth noting that Sha'Carri Richardson is a 2024 Olympic champion in the relay and also holds a silver medal from the same tournament.

Details: During the silver stage of the World Tour in the French city of Clermont-Ferrand, Duplantis set a new world record of 6.27 meters.

The previous world record was 6.26 meters.

This marks the 11th time in his career that Duplantis has broken the world record. He first set the world record in 2020, which then stood at 6.17 meters.

“I just feel good. What can I say: I came here for this. I put in all the effort to do it and I did it,” Duplantis commented on his record.

Reminder: Previously, Olympic track and field champion Christian Coleman became the face of Nike's clothing collection.

• Read also: Son of former England player Danny Mills breaks records in athletics

"Running track, you've got to feel like the best in the world. My style has to represent that too," Coleman stated.

Публикация от Christian Coleman (@_coleman2)

The sprinter has been partnered with Nike since 2017, from the very start of his professional career. He is a fitting ambassador for the brand, as he is regarded as one of the fastest men in history.

Публикация от Christian Coleman (@_coleman2)

Coleman ranks as the sixth-fastest sprinter of all time, boasting five World Indoor Championship titles and four World Championship silver medals. He has also won the Diamond League twice and famously defeated track legend Usain Bolt on two occasions.

Additionally, Coleman is in a relationship with fellow sprinting star Sha’Carri Richardson. The couple recently made their romance public.

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Mills broke the British Indoor Athletics Championship record in the 3000 meters, clocking 7:40.16 minutes—a full nine seconds faster than the previous best. With this achievement, Mills Jr. was crowned British champion.

Публикация от British Athletics (@britishathletics)

During the 2024 Paris Olympics, George was involved in a controversial incident in the 5000m race, where he was among the athletes who fell on the home stretch. After the race, he claimed in an interview that he had been knocked down.

Публикация от Danny Mills (@dannymills77)

His father, Danny Mills, played in the Premier League for Leeds United and Manchester City and earned 19 caps for England, including five appearances at the 2002 World Cup.

Athletic talent runs in the family—George’s younger brother, Stanley Mills, 21, has pursued football and currently plays for Oxford United in the Championship.

• Read also: 17-year-old sprinter challenges Olympic champion… and beats him

Minichiello was banned by UK Athletics in 2022 after an investigation found that he had engaged in inappropriate physical conduct with athletes, including unwanted touching. However, the ban only applies to working with British athletes, meaning he is still allowed to coach abroad.

Jessica Ennis-Hill's disgraced former coach Toni Minichiello makes a shock return to athletics - despite permanent ban for sexual misconduct https://t.co/Pg4CS4BK5K

— Mail Sport (@MailSport) February 17, 2025

Now, Minichiello has begun working with Polish heptathlete Adrianna Sułek-Schubert.

"She sent me a text and said, “Can you help me out?”,’ explained Minchiello. ‘I went over (to Poland) for three weeks to advise and support with the expertise and knowledge. She is an adult and is well capable of making her own mind up about where she takes advice and the consequences. I think it will continue. It would be nice to get a contract," Minichiello stated.

Toni Minichiello denies charges of sexual misconduct that have been found against him. Still no word from Jess Ennis-Hill or her agent. pic.twitter.com/hHMo8nN46b

— Matt Lawton (@Lawton_Times) August 9, 2022

The Polish Athletics Association clarified that Sułek-Schubert made the decision to work with Minichiello independently and that they are not funding his coaching.

Details: The 17-year-old Australian sprinter clocked 46.20 seconds in the 400-meter race, a time faster than the personal best of Olympic champion Noah Lyles. However, Lyles’ only recorded mark over this distance—47.04 seconds, set in 2016—was not his primary event.

• Read also: Track star Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce launches her own haircare brand

In January, Gout showcased his confidence by publicly challenging Lyles in a lighthearted exchange.

Quote: "I'm trying to show that I'm at the top, I'm trying to get on the track. Whatever I have to do to show Noah that I'm coming for that spot, I'll do it!" Gout declared after meeting and training with Lyles and his coach Lance Brauman in Clermont, Florida, earlier this year.

Reminder: At the Tokyo Olympics, Lyles won bronze in the 200 meters. At the Paris Games, he repeated that result in the 200m while also securing gold in the 100 meters.

• Read also: Athletics star Mo Farah selling his £6M luxury mansion

Fraser-Pryce has long been recognized for her bold, colorful hairstyles, which have become a signature part of her identity on the track. Her passion for hair and beauty started at a young age, making this new venture a natural step for her.

SAFP having a hair care brand & the roll out, is a great example of a brand making sense. pic.twitter.com/YwrOQzeiSK

— Trendz_spotter (@trendz_spotter) January 31, 2025

"My love affair with hair began at a very young age. So as an athlete, I traveled all over the world and I understood the importance of taking care of my hair, as well as rocking different hairstyles, and really just owning my individuality when it comes to my hair," Fraser-Pryce shared.

The brand aims to redefine haircare, focusing on natural ingredients to ensure safe and effective products for consumers.

Публикация от Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (@realshellyannfp)

The Jamaican sprinter is a five-time world champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist, solidifying her status as one of the greatest sprinters in history.

• Read also: New challenge: Former Olympian sprinter Ashleigh Nelson aims for Winter Olympics

The three-story mansion boasts all the amenities for a comfortable lifestyle. It features 8 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, an outdoor pool, and an entertainment room complete with a treadmill and a pool table. The estate also includes a garden and an annex that can be used to house staff.

Публикация от Sir Mo Farah🇬🇧🥇🥇🥇🥇 (@sirmofarah)

Located on a gated property, the mansion benefits from 24/7 private security at its entrance.

Mo Farah is a four-time Olympic champion and has also earned six gold and two silver medals at World Championships.

Публикация от Arsenal Academy (@officialarsenalacademy)

Since 2010, Farah has been married to his long-time partner Tania Nell. The couple shares twin daughters and a son, and Farah also has a stepdaughter from Tania's previous relationship.

In addition to athletics, Farah is a football enthusiast and a devoted Arsenal fan. He even trained with the club's first team on one occasion.

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Nelson, who suffered an ankle injury that dashed her hopes of qualifying for the Paris Olympics, initially planned to return to athletics. However, a single message changed her trajectory.

Публикация от Ashleigh Nelson (@ashleighlnelson)

Adelle Nicoll, a former British shot put champion turned bobsledder, reached out to Nelson and encouraged her to try bobsleigh. Initially, Nelson laughed off the idea, but just six months later, she found herself a member of Great Britain’s bobsleigh team.

Публикация от Ashleigh Nelson (@ashleighlnelson)

“I keep giggling because I am like, “How have I ended up here?” It’s all happened so quickly. But I’ll give it absolutely everything and if I make the Olympics, I will be absolutely ecstatic. It would mean a lot to me,” Nelson shared.

The former sprinter has already made her debut on the bobsleigh circuit, competing in the World Cup stage in Winterberg.

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Kerley was initially arrested for assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest. While he was set to be released on bail of $12,500, new circumstances led authorities to delay his release.

United States Olympic sprinter Fred Kerley was tasered and arrested by police following a confrontation with officers in Miami, Florida.The 29-year-old faces charges of battery, resisting a police officer and breach of the peace following the incident on Thursday evening. pic.twitter.com/goeVH8T60D

— Sky Sports (@SkySports) January 4, 2025

The additional accusations come from Kerley’s wife, Angelica, who alleges that she was a victim of domestic violence in May. She accuses Kerley of assault, including choking and robbery.

Yessir pic.twitter.com/X98scXBE7A

— Fred Kerley (@fkerley99) August 5, 2024

“Seeing the video of this recent incident and how he was aggressive, it kind of made me think like he didn't feel any remorse for what he did to me. I know I have to think about my children, but he didn’t think about his children in that situation,” Angelica stated.

Kerley has yet to comment publicly on the allegations. His lawyers have denied the claims, calling them fabricated.

• Read also: Track star Sha’Carri Richardson launches her own business

The athlete was invited to the prestigious event in September 2024 after winning gold in the 800m at the Paris Olympics. It was there that the legendary Italian designer noticed her and approached during the runway show to share his admiration.

Публикация от 🌪 (@keely.hodgkinson)

“The craziest thing that has happened to me? I’m going to say when I met Giorgio Armani . . . He came over to me and put his hand on my cheek and called me ‘Bella’. Which I thought was really nice,” Hodgkinson revealed.

Following her Olympic victory, the 22-year-old athlete has become a household name in Britain and is now a contender for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.

Публикация от 🌪 (@keely.hodgkinson)

Hodgkinson previously won a silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and also holds silver medals from the World Championships in 2022 and 2023.

• Read also: Sha'Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman enjoy vacation in Mexico amid romance rumors

Richardson, known for her bold and vibrant looks—including striking hairstyles, long acrylic nails, and tattoos—appears eager to share her style with others. Her new company will focus on creating colorful and trendy wigs for customers.

Публикация от Flow&Go Hair Extensions ✨ (@flow_gohair)

The two-time world champion and Olympic gold medalist in relay events has always been a trailblazer both on and off the track.

In addition to her athletic achievements, Richardson has openly discussed her bisexuality. In 2021, she revealed she was in a relationship with a woman. Recently, rumors have surfaced linking her romantically to fellow track athlete Christian Coleman. Although the pair has not confirmed their relationship, fans have pieced together clues, such as a shared vacation in Mexico last month.

Публикация от ESSENCE (@essence)

Richardson’s latest business endeavor further cements her status as an influential figure both in sports and beyond.

• Read also: Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen sues father over allegations of domestic violence

The pair chose outfits that complemented each other perfectly. Andre Levrone wore a black suit with a shirt and tie, while Sydney sported a charming black dress that revealed one shoulder.

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and husband Andre Levrone always get their fit right 🔥@WorldAthletics pic.twitter.com/X2hmr8AdpA

— Track Spice 🌶️ (@trackspice) December 3, 2024

The couple has been together since 2020 and married just two years later. Levrone is a constant source of support for his wife and often accompanies her to competitions and official events.

McLaughlin-Levrone was named Female Athlete of the Year at the awards, marking her second win in the last three years and solidifying her dominance in the 400m hurdles. She is also the world record holder in the 400m hurdles.

Публикация от World Athletics (@worldathletics)

Andre Levrone was also a former athlete, having played American football for teams like the Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers, and Jacksonville Jaguars. He retired from his career in 2020.

• Read also: Sha'Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman enjoy vacation in Mexico amid romance rumors

Jakob’s older brothers, Henrik and Filip, who are also accomplished athletes, have joined him in making similar accusations against their father.

“We grew up with a father who was very aggressive and controlling, using physical violence and threats as part of his parenting. We still feel the discomfort and fear that accompanied us throughout our childhood,” the brothers stated in an interview with Norwegian newspaper Verdens Gang.

Публикация от Jakob A. Ingebrigtsen (@jakobing)

Gjert Ingebrigtsen served as their coach for most of their careers, starting from a young age. It was not until 2022 that the brothers decided to end their professional relationship with him. In April 2024, they took legal action, and the court hearing is expected to be scheduled next year.

Публикация от Jakob A. Ingebrigtsen (@jakobing)

Gjert, through his lawyer, has denied all accusations, claiming he never used violence against his sons.

Jakob Ingebrigtsen is a two-time Olympic champion, having won gold in the 1500m in Tokyo 2021 and the 5000m in Paris 2024.

• Date night for the couples: Duplantis and Richardson attend NCAAF game with their partners

The pair has not officially confirmed their relationship and seems to be keeping it under wraps, but their fans have long been convinced that they are a couple. Recently, they both posted Instagram stories from their vacation in Cancun, Mexico. The timing of the posts and their shared location have led fans to believe they are indeed vacationing together.

🌶️ Sha’carri Richardson and Christian Coleman enjoying Cancun, Mexico together during their off season. pic.twitter.com/sfv8MPn9iQ

— Track Spice 🌶️ (@trackspice) November 13, 2024

Both athletes have had their share of triumphs and controversies in their careers. Sha'Carri Richardson is the Olympic champion in the 4x100m relay from Paris and a two-time world champion. She missed the Tokyo 2020 Olympics due to a failed doping test, which revealed traces of cannabis in her sample.

Публикация от Vogue (@voguemagazine)

Christian Coleman, on the other hand, has won the world championship title three times. He also missed the Tokyo 2020 Olympics after being disqualified for failing to attend a doping test.

Публикация от Christian Coleman (@_coleman2)

• Duplantis shocked with a result in the 100-metre exhibition race against Warholm

Duplantis attended the game with his fiancée Desiree Inglander, while Richardson was accompanied by her rumored boyfriend Christian Coleman.

Публикация от Mondo Duplantis (@mondo_duplantis)

Armand and Desiree began dating in the summer of 2020 after meeting at a party in Sweden. Their relationship grew stronger over time, leading to their engagement on October 13, 2024, as reported by VOGUE Scandinavia.

Публикация от Mondo Duplantis (@mondo_duplantis)

Desiree is a model and influencer, and she has a background in content marketing, having completed courses at the Berghs School of Communication.

Armand Duplantis is a two-time Olympic champion in pole vaulting, while his friend Sha'Carri Richardson isn't far behind, having won a silver in the 100 meters and a gold in the relay at the Paris Olympics.

Richardson was also controversially excluded from the 2021 Olympics due to a positive cannabis test. She explained her use of marijuana as a way to cope with the pressure following the death of her biological mother.

Публикация от USATF (@usatf)

Sha'Carri identifies as bisexual and has openly spoken about her relationship with a woman.

• The winner of the "African Sportsman of the Month" award for August has been announced

Lyles wore a yellow suit paired with a white shirt, while Bromfield sported a corset top and brown leather trousers. Both athletes completed their looks with stylish cowboy hats.

Публикация от Junelle Bromfield (@junellebromfield)

The couple recently bought a home and continues to delight fans with their eye-catching public appearances.

Lyles had previously donated $100,000 to charity, earned from his victory in the 50-meter race. The event, where Noah competed against popular YouTuber IShowSpeed, was sponsored by MrBeast.

The couple got engaged last month when Lyles dropped to one knee and presented his girlfriend with a ring. They shared the touching moment on Instagram, delighting their followers.

Публикация от Noah Lyles (@nojo18)

The athletes met in 2017 through social media. After months of chatting, they went on a first date that didn’t go well. They decided to stay friends, but over time, their friendship blossomed into love.

• Also read: A Historic Season: Yaroslava Mahuchikh Named Europe’s Best women's Athlete of 2024

Details: Kejelcha completed the 21.0975 km distance in 57 minutes and 30 seconds, overcoming high humidity conditions in Valencia.

Despite initially trailing the leaders, Kejelcha closed the gap by the end and secured his win. This half-marathon marked the sixth of his career.

Yomif Kejelcha, récord del mundo de media maratón en Valencia.A 2:43 cada kilómetro, que es una barbaridad.Es, por ejemplo, 52x400 a 1:05 sin parar.Otra plusmarca más para la ciudad del Turia. Lugar mágico para correr en asfalto.pic.twitter.com/y3SWlQlYn4

— juanma bellón (@juanmacorre) October 27, 2024

The previous men’s half-marathon world record was held by Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo, who completed the distance in Lisbon three years ago, taking one second longer than Kejelcha.

SO CLOSE 😤🇪🇹's Yomif Kejelcha breaks the half marathon world record at the @MedioMaratonVLC 🔥He clocks 57:30, 1 second faster than the previous mark held by Jacob Kiplimo. pic.twitter.com/9IkPwgyIaN

— World Athletics (@WorldAthletics) October 27, 2024

In the women’s half marathon, Agnes Ngetich won with a time of 63 minutes and 4 seconds.

• Also read: Scandalous Olympic champion turns to professional boxing

Reminder: Kejelcha is a two-time indoor world champion in the 3000 meters and competed in the 10,000-meter event at this year’s Olympics in Paris, where he placed sixth.

He also holds the world indoor mile record, set in Boston in 2019.

This is the first recognition of such a level for the 23-year-old, who had been a finalist for the award in the past two years.

• The Diamond League has published the competition calendar for 2025

In 2024, Mahuchikh achieved a remarkable year, capturing both the European Championship and Olympic gold.

She also broke the longstanding world high jump record, which had been held since 1987, with an incredible leap of 2.10 meters at the Diamond League meet in Paris.

The top three contenders for the European Female Athlete of the Year award also included Dutch sprinter Femke Bol (400 meters) and Britain’s Keely Hodgkinson (800 meters).

A historic season! 🫶Yaroslava Mahuchikh 🇺🇦 is your women’s European Athlete of the Year! 🏆🥇 European champion🥇 Olympic champion📊 World record clearance of 2.10m#GoldenTracks pic.twitter.com/NaLDOuAQzL

— European Athletics (@EuroAthletics) October 26, 2024

Next year's series will kick off in Xiamen, China, on April 26. The season will span four continents and 13 countries, culminating with the final in Zurich, Switzerland, on August 27-28.

• The contenders for the Athlete of the Year in Europe are named. Who will compete for the award?

2025 Diamond League Calendar

• Xiamen, China – April 26
• Shanghai, China – May 3
• Doha, Qatar – May 16
• Rabat, Morocco – May 25
• Rome, Italy – June 6
• Oslo, Norway – June 12
• Stockholm, Sweden – June 15
• Paris, France – June 20
• Eugene, USA – July 5
• Monaco – July 11
• London, UK – July 19
• Silesia, Poland – August 16
• Lausanne, Switzerland – August 20
• Brussels, Belgium – August 22
• Zurich, Switzerland – August 27-28 (Final)

Details: Wiafe made her marathon debut at the age of 45. In her youth, she trained as a sprinter, but a difficult personal situation led her to switch her athletic focus.

Now 53, Wiafe has achieved an extraordinary feat in a relatively short time. She became the first Ghanaian-born runner to complete all six major marathons: London, Berlin, Boston, Chicago, New York, and Tokyo.

Quote:

"Running is my salvation. During my morning run, I plan my day.

Marathons and everything else—it’s a community I’ve built since joining this small but elite group. Only one percent of the world’s population has run a marathon.

It was right after my divorce in 2011 that I began running. I joined Black Girls Run in Austin and ran my first half marathon at 43, then my first full marathon at 45. So this marks my 10th year of running," Wiafe shared in an interview with CNN.

Reminder: Recently, the nominees for European Female Athlete of the Year were announced.

Among the men, the following will compete for the prestigious award:

• Mykolas Alekna (Lithuania)
• Jordan Diaz (Spain)
• Armand Duplantis (Sweden)
• Leonardo Fabri (Italy)
• Matthew Hudson-Smith (Great Britain)
• Jakob Ingebrigsten (Norway)
• Marcus Ruth (Norway)
• Gianmarco Tamberi (Italy)
• Miltiadis Tentoglou (Greece)
• Carsten Varholm (Norway)

The following candidates have been nominated in the category ‘Track and Field Athlete of the Year’:

• Nadia Battocletti (Italy)
• Femke Bol (Netherlands)
• Sifan Hassan (Netherlands)
• Keeley Hodgkinson (Great Britain)
• Natalia Kaczmarek (Poland)
• Yaroslava Mahuchikh (Ukraine)
• Malaika Mihambo (Germany)
• Yemisi Ogunleye (Germany)
• Cyrena Samba-Mayela (France)
• Nafissatou Thiam (Belgium)

100% of the votes will be divided into four categories: public vote, member federations‘ vote, press vote and European Athletics experts’ vote. The results of the poll will be announced on 8-9 October.

Last year's European Athletes of the Year were Norway's Jakob Ingebrigsten and Femke Bol of the Netherlands, who were also voted Athletes of the Year in 2022.

Details: The award went to Botswana sprinter Letsile Tebogo, who was recognized for his historic and exceptional performances on the global athletics stage.

Tebogo won Africa's first-ever gold medal in the men's 200 meters sprint at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He also set an African record with a time of 19.46 seconds.

Additionally, Tebogo triumphed in the Diamond League 200-meter events in Lausanne and Silesia, as well as the 100 meters in Rome.

Africa Sports Ventures Group Announces Letsile Tebogo as the Winner of the African Athlete of the Month for August 2024#AfricanAthleteOfTheMonth #LetsileTebogo #ASVGMedia #AfricaSportsVenturesGroup #AfricanSportsMonthly #Botswana #Paris2024Olympics #diamondleague2024 pic.twitter.com/6wKDm2mAmL

— Leslie Koroma (@lesliepkoroma) September 12, 2024

Reminder: Australian breakdancer Rachel Gunn, known as B-girl “Raygun,” topped the global breakdancing rankings despite a disappointing performance at the Paris Olympics.

Duplantis has known what athletics is all about since childhood. His father, American Greg Duplantis, was also a pole vaulter, and his mother, Swedish Helena Duplantis (maiden name Hedlund), was an all-around athlete. Armand has two older brothers, Andreas and Antonie, and a younger sister, Johanna.

Arman has broken several world records at once. On 8 February 2020 in Torun, Poland, he broke the indoor pole vault record (6.17m), which was set by Renaud Lavillenie in 2014, and on 17 September 2020 he broke Sergey Bubka's outdoor pole vault record (6.15m), which had been held since 1994.

After that, Duplantis competes only against himself. At the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, he once again surpassed his own achievement and set an Olympic and world record at 6.25 metres.

Where there are records, there are medals. The Swede has plenty of them. He is a two-time Olympic champion, world and European outdoor and indoor champion, and winner of the Diamond League. In total - 16 gold, one silver and one bronze medal in various competitions.

Duplantis is mainly supported by domestic brands, such as Swedish electric car manufacturer Polestar and Aqua Dental, a chain of local dental clinics. But the list of the track and field athlete's sponsors also includes world-famous brands like Puma, Omega, Red Bull.

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Updated records bring the Swede not only glory and medals, but also prize money. Thus, for each broken record Duplantis receives one hundred thousand dollars, but only once per competition. That is, having broken the record twice in one competition, he will receive not two hundred, but only one hundred thousand dollars. In total, the Swede's income is estimated at a rather modest two million dollars.

Duplantis has been courting Swedish blogger Desir Inglander since 2020. At first the latter did not show much interest in Arman, but soon he managed to win her heart, and they became a couple.

Duplantis is half American, so he could safely play for the U.S. national team. It was this country Arman intended to represent until 16 years old, but the coach of the Swedish national team Jonas Anshelm managed to dissuade the track and field athlete from this idea and since 2015 he began to play for the Scandinavian team.

During the Zurich leg of the Diamond League, an exhibition 100-meter race was organized, where Duplantis competed against Norwegian star Karsten Warholm, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic champion in the 400-meter hurdles and Paris 2024 silver medalist.

Duplantis delivered a stunning performance, completing the race in 10.37 seconds, even managing to outrun Warholm. This remarkable display has sparked jokes online that, having already won every conceivable title in pole vaulting, perhaps Duplantis should consider a new athletic pursuit.

🎥 Pole Vaulter Mondo Duplantis 🇸🇪 defeats 400m hurdler Karsten Warholm 🇳🇴 over 100m, clocking 10.37s🔥📸 @CitiusMag @WeltklasseZH pic.twitter.com/EV6NbuiwNB

— World Athletics Hub (@wldathleticshub) September 4, 2024

For context, the women’s world record for the 100 meters stands at 10.49 seconds.

Duplantis cleared the height of 6.26 meters on his second attempt, just three weeks after breaking his previous record at the 2024 Paris Olympics on his way to winning the gold medal.

The Swedish athlete set his third world record in one year, bringing the total number of world records in his career to 10.

Second place in the pole vault at this event was claimed by Sam Kendricks from the USA, while Emmanouil Karalis from Greece finished third. Both athletes cleared 6.00 meters.

#Athletics #SilesiaDLLo ha vuelto a hacer 🇸🇪 Duplantis.6.26 m. WR pic.twitter.com/qineg0mZkb

— OlympicWorld (@Olympic_World_) August 25, 2024

Ingebrigtsen finished the race in 7 minutes 17.55 seconds, breaking the record held by Kenyan Daniel Komen, which had stood since 1996 when he ran the distance in 7:20.67 in Rieti, Italy. This record was the longest-standing in men's athletics among individual events.

IS THIS REAL LIFE 🤯🤯🤯Jakob Ingebrigtsen doesn’t just break Daniel Komen’s 28-year-old world record in the 3000m, he SHATTERS it, running 7:17.55 to become the first athlete in history under 7:20 in the event.That’s 58.34 400m pace for 7.5 laps straight. pic.twitter.com/ccYVfrL7Zy

— CITIUS MAG (@CitiusMag) August 25, 2024

The 23-year-old Norwegian was stunned when he crossed the finish line and saw his time, grabbing his head in disbelief. Ingebrigtsen received a check for $50,000 and posed with it in front of the scoreboard displaying his time.

Jakob Ingebrigtsen has just taken a blowtorch to the longest-standing distance world record on the books.He runs 7:17.55 in Chorzow, Poland, to take more than 3 seconds off of Daniel Komen's legendary 7:20.67 WR for 3000m.What. A. Run.https://t.co/UUQcqSLtCV pic.twitter.com/aURE71lP3h

— Jonathan Gault (@jgault13) August 25, 2024

"It's a special feeling, simply incredible. I hoped to break the world record, but based on my preparation, I couldn't accurately predict what time I was capable of," he said.

Additionally, three days ago, the Norwegian took a small revenge on American Cole Hocker, winning the 1500-meter race in Lausanne with a time of 3:27.83, two weeks after Hocker shocked the Olympic community by winning gold at the Paris Olympics.

Mahuchikh initially cleared 2.03 meters. She then set two consecutive records: first clearing 2.07 meters on her second attempt, and then successfully clearing 2.10 meters on her first attempt, setting a new world record.

The previous high jump record had stood since 1987 when Bulgaria's Stefka Kostadinova cleared 2.09 meters. Mahuchikh is the first in history to surpass the 2.10-meter mark.

Top 5 results in the history of women's high jump:

• 2.10 m: Yaroslava Mahuchikh (2024)
• 2.09 m: Stefka Kostadinova (1987)
• 2.08 m: Stefka Kostadinova (1986)
• 2.08 m: Kajsa Bergqvist (2006)
• 2.08 m: Blanka Vlašić (2009)

In the 110-meter hurdles, three athletes broke the 13-second barrier, marking the best result in the history of this event.

The race was won by three-time world champion Grant Holloway, who posted a time of 12.86 seconds. This is the best time in the world this season and the fourth-best in history. Holloway's personal record is 12.81 seconds, which is the second-best time in history for this distance.

Freddie Crittenden and Daniel Roberts, who set personal records in this trial, will also compete in this event at the Olympics. Crittenden completed the distance in 12.93 seconds, while Roberts finished in 12.96 seconds.

Grant Holloway is the only man in the world sub-13s this year and now he's done it TWICE! #TrackFieldTrials24 pic.twitter.com/FwVzTOXCBV

— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) June 28, 2024

This year, the competition is taking place in Rome from June 7th to 12th. For the capital of Italy, it marks the third time hosting the continent's foremost athletics championship. The last time the city hosted the tournament was exactly 50 years ago, in 1974.

• Also read: European Athletics Championships 2024. Full schedule of the tournament

The Olympic Stadium, where athletes from across the Old World are currently vying for medals, has previously hosted events during the 1960 Olympic Games and the 1987 World Athletics Championships.

In the ranking of the largest official international athletics competitions, the European Championships traditionally hold the third position in prestige, behind only the Olympic Games and the World Championships. The history of the European Championships dates back to the early 1930s, beginning with events that were almost detective-like in nature.

The competition features athletes representing national federations that are members of the European Athletics Association. In individual events, each country can field up to 3 athletes who have achieved the required qualification standard within a specified period.

A country can enter one team per relay event.

The times of the discipline finals are given in Central European Time.

100 metres:

200 metres:

400 metres:

800 metres:

1500 metres:

5000 metres:

10000 metres race:

110 metres hurdles:

400 metres hurdles:

3000 metres steeplechase:

4x100 metres relay:

4x400 metres relay:

Half Marathon (Indivudal):

Half Marathon (team):

20-kilometre race walk:

High Jump:

Pole Vault:

Long Jump:

Triple Jump:

Shot put:

Discus throw:

Hammer throw:

Javelin Throw:

Decathlon:

100 metres run:

200 metres:

400 metres:

800 metres:

1500 metres:

5000 metres:

10000 metres:

100 metres hurdles:

400 metres hurdles:

3000 metres hurdles:

4x100 metres relay:

4x400 metres relay:

Half Marathon (Individual):

Half Marathon (Team):

20-kilometre race walk:

High Jump:

Long Jump:

Pole Vault:

Triple jump:

Shot put:

Discus throw:

Hammer throw:

Javelin Throw:

Heptathlon

The Dailysports team has prepared a complete schedule of the competitions. Note that the schedule is in Central European Time.

• 09:35 – Men. Discus Throw. Qualification
• 09:40 – Women. Heptathlon. 100m Hurdles
• 10:03 – Women. Shot Put. Qualification
• 10:10 – Women. 100m Hurdles. Round 1
• 10:40 – Men. 110m Hurdles. Round 1
• 10:55 – Men. Discus Throw. Qualification
• 11:10 – Women. Triple Jump. Qualification
• 11:35 – Women. Heptathlon. High Jump
• 11:45 – Women. 1500m. Round 1
• 12:15 – Women. Discus Throw. Qualification
• 12:20 – Men. 800m. Round 1
• 12:55 – Men. Long Jump. Qualification
• 13:05 – Women. 3000m Steeplechase. Round 1
• 13:35 – Women. Discus Throw. Qualification

• 18:35 – Women. 20km Race Walk
• 18:40 – Women. Heptathlon. Shot Put
• 19:55 – Men. Shot Put. Qualification
• 20:30 – Women. High Jump. Qualification
• 21:00 – Men. Discus Throw. Final
• 21:10 – Men. 100m. Round 1
• 21:33 – Women. Shot Put. Final
• 21:45 – Women. Heptathlon. 200m
• 22:20 – Mixed 4x400m Relay. Final
• 22:40 – Women. 5000m. Final

• 10:05 – Men. Hammer Throw. Qualification
• 10:10 – Men. 3000m Steeplechase. Round 1
• 10:40 – Women. Pole Vault. Qualification
• 10:50 – Women. 100m. Round 1
• 11:30 – Men. Hammer Throw. Qualification
• 11:45 – Men. 400m. Round 1
• 12:10 – Women. Heptathlon. Long Jump
• 12:20 – Women. 400m. Round 1

• 18:00 – Men. 20km Race Walk
• 18:05 – Women. Heptathlon. Javelin Throw
• 19:20 – Women. Heptathlon. Javelin Throw
• 19:50 – Men. 800m. Semifinal
• 20:06 – Men. Long Jump. Final
• 20:12 – Women. 100m Hurdles. Semifinal
• 20:38 – Men. 110m Hurdles. Semifinal
• 21:02 – Men. Shot Put. Final
• 21:10 – Men. 100m. Semifinal
• 21:37 – Women. Discus Throw. Final
• 21:43 – Women. Heptathlon. 800m
• 22:08 – Women. 100m Hurdles. Final
• 22:18 – Men. 110m Hurdles. Final
• 22:28 – Men. 5000m. Final
• 22:53 – Men. 100m. Final

• 09:00 – Men. Half Marathon
• 09:30 – Women. Half Marathon
• 10:05 – Women. Hammer Throw. Qualification
• 10:45 – Men. Triple Jump. Qualification
• 11:30 – Women. Hammer Throw. Qualification
• 11:35 – Men. High Jump. Qualification
• 11:50 – Men. 200m. Round 1
• 12:40 – Women. 400m Hurdles. Round 1
• 13:20 – Men. 400m Hurdles. Round 1

• 20:05 – Women. 400m. Semifinal
• 20:28 – Women. High Jump. Final
• 20:38 – Men. 400m. Semifinal
• 21:04 – Women. Triple Jump. Semifinal
• 21:10 – Men. Hammer Throw. Final
• 21:13 – Women. 100m. Final
• 21:39 – Men. 200m. Semifinal
• 22:03 – Women. 3000m Steeplechase. Final
• 22:27 – Men. 800m. Final
• 22:40 – Women. 1500m. Final
• 22:53 – Women. 100m. Final

• 10:05 – Men. Decathlon. 100m
• 10:18 – Men. Pole Vault. Qualification
• 10:25 – Women. Javelin Throw. Qualification
• 10:35 – Women. 200m. Round 1
• 11:05 – Men. Decathlon. Long Jump
• 11:20 – Men. 1500m. Round 1
• 11:45 – Women. Javelin Throw. Qualification
• 11:50 – Women. 800m. Round 1
• 12:40 – Men. 400m Hurdles. Round 1
• 13:05 – Men. Decathlon. Shot Put
• 13:15 – Women. 400m Hurdles. Round 1

• 19:30 – Men. Decathlon. High Jump
• 20:15 – Women. Pole Vault. Final
• 21:05 – Women. 200m. Semifinal
• 21:33 – Women. Hammer Throw. Final
• 21:40 – Men. 400m. Final
• 21:50 – Women. 400m. Final
• 22:00 – Men. 3000m Steeplechase. Final
• 22:20 – Men. Decathlon. 400m
• 22:50 – Men. 200m. Final

• 09:35 – Men. Decathlon. 110m Hurdles
• 10:10 – Women. 800m. Semifinal
• 10:30 – Men. Decathlon. Discus Throw
• 10:35 – Women. Long Jump. Qualification
• 10:45 – Men. 4x400m Relay. Round 1
• 10:15 – Women. 4x400m Relay. Round 1
• 11:35 – Men. Decathlon. Discus Throw
• 11:55 – Men. Decathlon. Pole Vault
• 12:00 – Men. 4x100m Relay. Round 1
• 12:30 – Women. 4x100m Relay. Round 1
• 13:00 – Men. Javelin Throw. Qualification
• 13:10 – Men. Decathlon. Pole Vault
• 14:25 – Men. Javelin Throw. Qualification

• 19:05 – Men. Decathlon. Javelin Throw
• 20:15 – Men. Decathlon. Javelin Throw
• 20:35 – Men. High Jump. Final
• 20:55 – Men. Triple Jump. Final
• 21:05 – Men. 400m Hurdles. Final
• 21:18 – Women. 400m Hurdles. Final
• 21:30 – Women. 10,000m. Final
• 21:36 – Women. Javelin Throw. Final
• 22:30 – Men. Decathlon. 1500m
• 22:53 – Women. 200m. Final

• 20:20 – Men. Pole Vault. Final
• 20:28 – Men. Javelin Throw. Final
• 20:54 – Women. Long Jump. Final
• 21:05 – Women. 4x400m Relay. Final
• 21:17 – Men. 4x400m Relay. Final
• 21:28 – Women. 800m. Final
• 21:44 – Men. 10,000m. Final
• 22:26 – Men. 1500m. Final
• 22:40 – Women. 4x100m Relay. Final
• 22:50 – Men. 4x100m Relay. Final

You can watch the broadcasts of the 2024 European Athletics Championships on the Eurovisionsport website.

The athletes met on the red carpet, and for a joint photo, they performed Bellingham's iconic celebration, where he spreads his arms wide.

Usain Bolt 🤝 BellinghamLa leyenda olímpica hizo la celebración del madridista en la alfombra roja.📍 Premios Laureus, Madrid📽️ @siglesiaf pic.twitter.com/hl4kfoAmzt

— Relevo (@relevo) April 22, 2024

Yesterday, Bellingham repeated this celebration after scoring the winning goal in El Clásico, which ended 3-2 in favor of Madrid.

Usain Bolt remains the record holder in the 100-meter dash. In 2009, the Jamaican sprinted the distance in 9.58 seconds, a record that still stands unbroken.

Laureus is an annual award presented to the best athlete of the year. In 2024, the contenders are:

• Novak Djokovic - Tennis
• Lionel Messi - Football
• Erling Haaland - Football
• Max Verstappen - Formula 1
• Mondo Duplantis - Athletics (pole vault)
• Noah Lyles - Athletics (short-distance running)

In 2023, Lionel Messi won the Laureus award, in 2022 it was Max Verstappen, and in 2021 it was Rafael Nadal.

The record holder for the most Laureus awards is Roger Federer, with 4 awards.

Swedish track and field athlete Armand Duplantis soared to a height of 6.24 meters, surpassing his own previous record by 1 centimeter, which was set last September in Eugene, USA.

Duplantis successfully cleared 5.62 meters on his first attempt. He then conquered 5.82 meters on his first try and 6.00 meters on his third jump, securing victory in the Diamond League stage. Already as the winner, Armand raised the bar to 6.24 meters, setting a new world record height, which he achieved on his first attempt.

Armand Duplantis pobił rekord świata! 🔝 pic.twitter.com/EgcC4YjcKs

— Polsat Sport (@polsatsport) April 20, 2024

For Duplantis, this marks his eighth career record and the first one in 2024. The Swede first set the world record in February 2020 when he reached a height of 6.17 metres. Since then, Arman has improved his result by one centimetre each time and has already reached a height of 6.24 m.

Diamond League - Pole Vault Event in Xiamen:

• Armand Duplantis (Sweden) - 6.24 meters
• Sam Kendricks (USA) - 5.82 meters
• Juan Boqai (China) - 5.72 meters

At a tournament in Oklahoma, USA, the Lithuanian surpassed the previous record held by Jurgen Schult of Germany since 1986. He threw the discus 74.35 meters, exceeding Schult's achievement by 27 centimeters, which had stood for almost 38 years.

WORLD RECORD 👀🇱🇹’s Mykolas Alekna breaks the oldest men’s world record* as he produces a monster discus throw of 74.35m in Ramona.Jürgen Schult’s record stood for almost 38 years 🤯*subject to the usual ratification procedures pic.twitter.com/ZtHqgRNtOU

— World Athletics (@WorldAthletics) April 14, 2024

Interestingly, the third world record in discus throwing belongs to Mykolas's father, Virgilijus Alekna. In 2000, he threw the discus 73.88 meters.

Mykolas Alekna, 21, is a silver medalist at the 2022 World Championships and a bronze medalist at the 2023 World Championships.

On Sunday, the 26-year-old athlete had 40 kilometers left to run to reach the northernmost point of the continent in Tunisia. Cook was able to achieve his ultimate goal with the support of hundreds of supporters who traveled to Africa to cheer him on.

After completing his final run, he simply exclaimed on Sky News, "I'm tired. I'm a bit tired!" Cook claims to be the first person to run across the entirety of Africa, although some argue that this was already achieved in 2008.

Incredible. pic.twitter.com/VtxSehbsKN

— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) April 7, 2024

Cook's journey began in South Africa on April 22 last year. During this time, he raised almost £700,000 for two charitable organizations: The Running Charity, which assists young people with mental health issues, and Sandblast, which introduces people to Sahara culture.

Throughout his journey, he faced numerous challenges, including being robbed in Angola and going missing in the Democratic Republic of Congo. However, thanks to the efforts of his supporters and his own perseverance, he was able to continue his journey. This feat stands as one of the most remarkable achievements in sports.

Nickécoy Bramwell, a student at Calabar School in Kingston, achieved the remarkable feat, shattering a record that had stood for 22 years. Despite struggling with injuries in recent months, Bramwell remained optimistic about the Carifta Games.

In the end, the Jamaican secured the gold medal with an incredible time of 47.26 seconds. Additionally, the teenager surpassed Usain Bolt's championship record of 47.33 seconds, which had been set back in 2002.

"It's a wonderful feeling to break a record. Since last summer, I've been eyeing this record, so it feels great to come here and break it. I just stayed focused and concentrated on the record," stated the athlete.

Paris, a mother of two children and a scientist, finished alongside four other participants, which was also a historic event. For the first time, out of 40 starters, five made it to the finish line.

Since its inception in 1986, only 17 people have successfully completed all five loops, with the most successful being American Jared Campbell, who did it three times.

The Barkley Marathons is one of the most challenging ultramarathons held in Frozen Head State Park (Tennessee). The marathon is considered extreme as it involves a 100-mile run (160 km) with constant ascents and descents, as well as a time limit of 60 hours.

The Czech legend announced that he would sell the gold medal won in the decathlon discipline at the Barcelona Olympics. The reason for the former athlete's decision is his overwhelming debts.The debts of the 54-year-old Olympic champion have reached 1.7 billion Czech crowns (or 67 million euros).

During his sports career, Změlík ventured into business. His company, Starlife, sold food supplements based on traditional Chinese medicine. Two years ago, it went bankrupt. Změlík deducts 800 euros monthly from his salary to repay debts.

In addition to the gold from Barcelona 1992, Změlík will also sell gold from the 1997 World Indoor Championships in heptathlon and the 1992 European Indoor Championships.

The Czech athlete claims that he cannot have such large debts.

"Creating obligations of 1.7 billion Czech crowns for a company with an annual turnover of 250 to 400 million is impossible," Změlík defends himself.

According to him, some obligations were recalculated several times by the trustee in bankruptcy.

"It creates the impression that I am an incompetent trader who created such losses. It will take some time before I can document everything, and it will be a sensation of how the bankruptcy mafia works here," claims the Olympic champion.

The tournament will feature 13 sets of medals for both men and women. This will be the third time, following Birmingham in 2003 and 2018, that the indoor world championships will be held in Great Britain and the first time in Scotland. It's worth noting that Glasgow previously hosted the European Indoor Athletics Championships in 1990 and 2019. The competitions are taking place at the Emirates Arena.

This event occurs five months before the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris and serves as part of the qualification process for the main summer competitions.

Dailysports updates real-time medal standings for the 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championships.

Today, the men's high jump final took place. The gold was secured by New Zealand's representative, Hamish Kerr, who cleared 2.36 meters. This marks his personal best and the world's best result of the season.

It's Kerr's time to shine ‼️🇳🇿's Hamish Kerr flies to the high jump gold with a 2.36m world lead ✨He equals the Oceanian record 🙌#WorldIndoorChamps pic.twitter.com/P5mFOi9bdQ

— World Athletics (@WorldAthletics) March 3, 2024

Second place went to Shelby McEwen (USA), while the bronze medal was claimed by South Korea's representative, Sanghyeok Woo.

Yesterday at the World Championships in Glasgow, the first world record was set. Dutch athlete Femke Bol ran 400 meters in 49.17 seconds.

As a reminder, Dailysports has prepared the medal standings for its readers for the 2024 World Indoor Athletics Championships.

The Netherlands' Femke Bol ran the 400 metres in 49.17 seconds. Interestingly, Bol broke her own world record, which she had previously set in 2024 - 49.24 seconds.

Femke Bol, 24, was a bronze medallist at the 2020 Olympics. At the 2022 World Indoor Championships, the Dutch athlete was silver medallist in the 400 metres and 4x400 metres relay.

Earlier, we reported that Scotland's Kerr won the gold medal in the 3000 metres at the World Athletics Championships.

WORLD RECORD 🤯Femke Bol storms to 49.17 to improve her own indoor 400m world record* 😮‍💨Hang this in the @rijksmuseum 🖼️*Subject to the usual ratification procedures pic.twitter.com/Byw5toijEC

— World Athletics (@WorldAthletics) March 2, 2024

Scottish athlete Josh Kerr won gold in the 3000 meters race. This marks the second world championship title for the British athlete.

With impressive support from the stands of the Emirates Arena in Glasgow, world champion over 1500 meters Kerr secured victory in a time of seven minutes and 42.98 seconds. He became the first Scotsman to win indoor world gold in 31 years.

The second place was secured by USA's representative Yared Nuguse (7:43:59), with Ethiopia's Selemon Barega (7:43:64) taking the third spot.

Glasgow's golden boy 🥇Josh Kerr captures 3000m gold to make his Olympic intentions clear in front of his home crowd 🙌 #WICGlasgow24 pic.twitter.com/15aYMY0AvY

— Eurosport (@eurosport) March 2, 2024

Just over six months have passed since Kerr stunned the reigning Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen and claimed gold at the outdoor World Championships in Budapest over 1500 meters.

As a reminder, Dailysports has prepared the medal standings of the 2024 World Indoor Athletics Championships for its readers.

In the first day of the championships, the women's high jump final took place. Ultimately, two athletes competed for the title of world champion - Yaroslava Mahuchikh and Nicola Olyslagers. After the fifth bar of the tournament - 1.97 meters - Mahuchikh emerged as the sole leader of the competition. Only the Australian athlete joined her at the height of 1.99 meters.

Both Mahuchikh and Olyslagers failed to clear their initial attempts at 1.99 meters. Also, neither athlete succeeded on their second try. The fate of the championship came down to the final, third attempts. Nikola Olyslagers managed to clear the bar, while Yaroslava Mahuchikh grazed the bar for the third time.

Thus, the victory at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Glasgow went to the Australian athlete Nikola Olyslagers. The second place was secured by the Ukrainian Yaroslava Mahuchikh, while the Slovenian athlete Lia Apostolovska completed the top three.

World Indoor Athletics Championships. High Jump

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As a reminder, Dailysports has prepared the medal standings of the 2024 World Indoor Athletics Championships for its readers.

The fatal traffic accident occurred in Western Kenya late in the evening. The vehicle, driven by Kiptum, veered off the road and collided with a tree at considerable speed. In addition to Kiptum, his coach, Gervais Hakizimana, also lost his life in the car crash.

The woman who was also in the car has been hospitalized with numerous injuries.

On the 8th of October last year, Kelvin Kiptum set a new global record in the marathon distance. In Chicago, he covered 42 kilometers and 195 meters in 2 hours and 35 seconds. The previous record (2 hours, 1 minute, and 9 seconds) belonged to another Kenyan, Eliud Kipchoge.

Kiptum had set the ambitious goal of becoming the first person to complete a marathon in under 2 hours. He had plans to participate in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.