Athletics

Gout Gout fanfare obscures depth of Australian athletics poised for world championships spotlight | World Athletics Championships

The sudden rise of sprint phenomenon Gout Gout has triggered an explosion of interest in athletics, but it has also…

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Josh Kerr: ‘It’s my world 1500m title. If they want it they can come and get it’ | World Athletics Championships

As Josh Kerr prepares for a men’s 1500m with more intrigue and mystery than a Seicho Matsumoto novel, he wants…

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Doping in spotlight after double drugs shame on eve of World Athletics Championships | World Athletics Championships

Doping in track and field has been thrust back into the spotlight on the eve of the World Athletics Championships…

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Erriyon Knighton ban: Sprinter handed four-year doping ban as Cas rules in favour of appeals by World Athletics and Wada

United States sprinter Erriyon Knighton has been handed a four-year ban after the Court of Arbitration for Sport partially upheld…

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Duplantis, humidity and Gout Gout: what to look out for at World Athletics Championships | World Athletics Championships

When does it start?The action kicks off at 11.30pm BST Friday night (7.30am local time) with the men’s and women’s…

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Japan athletics chief breaks down in tears over memories of Tokyo ‘Covid Olympics’ | World Athletics Championships

The head of Japanese athletics broke down in tears on Friday as she promised that hosting the World Athletes Championships…

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World Athletics Championships: Is it too hot in Tokyo?

To ensure the safety of participants, World Athletics has a heat rule which can be applied when temperatures get too…

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World Athletics Championships 2025: The Africans to watch in Tokyo

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Letsile Tebogo and Beatrice Chebet are both chasing a first senior world title, while Prudence…

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How The Athletics’ New Home Impacted Offense In 2025

When the Athletics announced that they would be leaving Oakland to play their home games in Sacramento for the 2025…

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Usain Bolt warns ‘very talented’ Gout Gout about step up to seniors ahead of worlds | World Athletics Championships

Usain Bolt has warned Australian schoolboy sprint sensation Gout Gout that translating teenage talent into world and Olympic titles is…

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