Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum broke the men’s marathon world record in Chicago on Sunday, becoming the first person to record a time faster than 2:01:00, crossing the line in 2:00:35. Running just the third competitive marathon of his career, the 23-year-old shaved 34 seconds off the previous world record which had belonged to his compatriot Eliud…
In a development that prolongs the legal battle involving Nigerian hurdler Oluwatobi Amusan, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has announced its decision to file an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). This move comes after the AIU’s earlier suspension of Amusan for alleged non-compliance with whereabouts testing procedures. The AIU’s appeal was…
Noah Lyles, the fastest man in the world, has caused a stir by questioning why basketball players call themselves “world champions” after winning the NBA Finals. Lyles, who won both the 100m and 200m world titles at the World Athletics Championships last week, said that the NBA is not a truly global competition because it…
Tobi Amusan, the reigning world champion in the 100m hurdles, has made a strong start to her title defence at the World Athletics Championship by clinching the top position in Heat 5. The world hurdles record holder showcased her prowess by clocking an impressive time of 12.48 seconds (0.4) to secure victory in the fifth…
In an astonishing turn of events at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Sha’Carri Richardson from the United States defied expectations and clinched victory in the women’s 100 meters world title, leaving Jamaica’s pre-race favourites astounded. Executing an unexpected upset, Richardson dashed Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s aspirations of claiming her sixth women’s world 100m title. She surged…
Lagos, Nigeria – Tobi Amusan, a prominent figure in Nigeria’s track and field scene, has been granted a clean slate by the Disciplinary Tribunal, thereby allowing her to defend her title at the upcoming World Athletics Championship. This comes as a triumphant response to allegations of doping violations that had cast a shadow over her…
Nigerian sprint sensation Tobi Amusan has once again showcased her remarkable talent by winning the Silesia Diamond League Women’s 100m Hurdles and setting a new meet record. The world record holder sprinted to victory with an impressive time of 12.34 seconds, solidifying her position as one of the fastest hurdlers in the world. Thrilling Race…
Olympic distance runner Zane Robertson has received an eight-year ban after failing a drug test and tampering with the doping control process, the Sports Tribunal of New Zealand announced on Wednesday. Robertson – the New Zealand record holder in the marathon, half marathon and road 10km – tested positive for erythropoietin, commonly known as EPO,…
Edwin Kibet of Kenya on Saturday emerged winner of the 2023 Gold-Label Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, after returning a time of 2:14:06 for the US$50,000 prize money. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Kibet joined the league of winners of Kenya-dominated 42km Gold-Label Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, as they won in…
Usain Bolt, the legendary Jamaican sprinter, was reportedly caught up in a massive employee fraud scheme that resulted in over $1.2 billion in stolen funds from a wealth management company, Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL). Bolt had millions invested with SSL, his manager, Nugent Walker, told Jamaica’s The Gleaner outlet. Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL)…
