Athletics News

The IAAF is deeply saddened by the news that Sergey Litvinov of Russia, a former world and Olympic champion in the hammer throw, died on Monday (19) in Sochi. He was 60.

The United States Athletics Federation puts its president on "temporary administrative leave" amid an investigation into bids for athletics events.

Some 50 years ago amateur photographer Tony Duffy snapped this iconic image of Bob Beamon's historic world record leap at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. As the 50th anniversary of the photo draws near, Duffy ta...

British Athletics today announced a team of 31 for the IAAF World Indoor Championships Birmingham 2018 from 1-4 March.

Pole vault world leader Piotr Lisek leads Poland's squad of 25 for the IAAF World Indoor Championships Birmingham 2018 from 1-4 March.

Pole vault world record holder Renaud Lavillenie and world decathlon champion Kevin Mayer lead the French squad for the IAAF World Indoor Championships Birmingham 2018.

Ethiopia's Genzebe Dibaba will contest the 1500m and 3000m at the IAAF World Indoor Championships Birmingham 2018 on 1-4 March.

Daughter of Olympian Nova Peris pulls out of trials No indication so far of what substance is allegedly involved Track and field sprinter Jessica Peris has tested positive to a banned substance. She is the daughter of Ol...