Athletics News
Copenhagen 2014 wins European Sport Tourism Awards
IAAF - 14 May 2015 20:22
The IAAF/AL-Bank World Half Marathon Championships, Copenhagen 2014 won the Sport Tourism Digital Marketing Award at the Shannon Group European Sport Tourism Awards on Thursday (14).
Doha's top attractions meet the media - 2015 IAAF Diamond League
IAAF - 14 May 2015 19:20
Proving that he's one of the current superstars of the sport, and in anticipation of his first appearance at the Qatar Sports Club at the IAAF Diamond League meeting in Doha on Friday (15), British distance Mo Farah drew...
Visit from athletics legends marks 100 days to go until IAAF World Championships, Beijing 2015
IAAF - 14 May 2015 17:43
Three world record holders went on a tour of the Chinese capital on Thursday (14) as the city begins the 100-day countdown to the IAAF World Championships, Beijing 2015.
President Diack hails sixth season of the IAAF Diamond League
IAAF - 14 May 2015 16:02
IAAF President Lamine Diack was once again present in Doha ahead of the first meeting in this year's IAAF Diamond League and paid tribute to the dedication, commitment and enthusiasm of the local organisers, the Qatar At...
Gatlin won't win people over - Cram
BBC - 14 May 2015 14:31
Justin Gatlin will run his first race of the season in Friday's Diamond League opener but he still splits opinion, says Steve Cram.
Nigerian 10km all-comers' records targeted in Okpekpe
IAAF - 14 May 2015 13:49
Organisers of the Okpekpe 10km Road Race are hopeful that this year's line-up will be capable of breaking the Nigerian all-comers' records for the distance for the third successive year at the IAAF Bronze Label Road Race...
Chalmers surprised by GB U20 call-up
BBC - 14 May 2015 12:27
Guernsey 400m runner Cameron Chalmers is surprised to be called up by Great Britain U20s for Sunday's Loughborough meet.
IAAF pleased with anti-doping progress in Jamaica
IAAF - 14 May 2015 12:06
Senior staff from the IAAF medical and anti-doping department have concluded a productive two-day visit to Jamaica.
Fireworks forecast in Doha - IAAF Diamond League
IAAF - 14 May 2015 08:19
The Qatar Sports Club has become the traditional venue to get the IAAF Diamond League underway and, for the sixth consecutive year, once again there should be some outstanding performances and exciting contests in Doha o...