Atletica

South African distance runner Adriaan Wildschutt has become the first from his country to win the New York City Half-Marathon. The 27-year-old Olympian emphasised staying grounded and inspiring through action in an interview. His victory adds to national records in multiple distances.

21 marzo 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Armand Duplantis secured his fourth straight indoor world gold in pole vault in Toruń, Poland, after a historic final where Greek Emmanouil Karalis pushed him to a 6.25m jump. It was the best pole vault final in a championship ever, but Duplantis was too tired for a world record attempt. “Grymt kul att ha lite press,” he said.

Ethiopia's athlete Wachiso claimed victory in the men's 400m event on the second day of the MTN CHAMPS Season 4 in Calabar. The Cross River State government launched the athletics competition, marking the start of the season.

06 marzo 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Jakub Szymański ha stabilito un record polacco e la miglior prestazione mondiale stagionale nei 60m ostacoli, mentre Jessica Schilder ha eguagliato il suo record olandese con un lancio del peso da miglior misura mondiale stagionale all'ISTAF Indoor di Berlino. L'evento ha servito da preparazione per i prossimi Campionati del Mondo Indoor di World Athletics. Anche altri atleti hanno realizzato ottime prestazioni in varie specialità.

Ethiopia's Mechal Sport Club athletics team has won a gold medal at the 60th World Military Nations Athletics Championship held in Trikala, Greece. The team secured first place in the team relay event among 38 participating countries. This marks the first such achievement for the Ethiopian Defense Force's sports club.

23 febbraio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Nigeria-born Jared Ejiasia, a record-breaking athlete, has stated his goal to join the French athletics team.