Athletics News
Commonwealth Games: Governing body to blame for Amantle Montsho return - Johnson
BBC - 11 Apr 2018 21:38
BBC Commonwealth Games pundit Michael Johnson questions whether Amantle Montsho should be allowed to compete after winning the women's 400m final having served a doping ban.
Hendershott, respected US athletics journalist, dies
IAAF - 11 Apr 2018 17:35
The IAAF is deeply saddened by the news that Jon Hendershott, one of the most respected athletics journalists in the US, died on Monday (9) at his home in Salem, Oregon due to complications from a stroke he suffered on S...
Commonwealth Games: Luvo Manyongo shows his class in long jump final
BBC - 11 Apr 2018 15:08
South Africa's Luvo Manyonga wins gold in the long jump with a Games' record of 8.41m, edging out home favourite Henry Frayne at the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast.
Historic wins for Mitchell and Praught - Commonwealth Games, day 4
IAAF - 11 Apr 2018 14:34
Kathryn Mitchell and Aisha Praught produced stunning victories on day four of the Commonwealth Games, doing it in totally contrasting styles.
Grabarz fails in high jump medal bid - athletics round-up & highlights
BBC - 11 Apr 2018 14:22
Robbie Grabarz's hopes of winning a Commonwealth Games high jump medal are dashed by an underwhelming display on the Gold Coast.
Barshim eager to defend home turf in Doha - IAAF Diamond League
IAAF - 11 Apr 2018 13:37
World high jump champion Mutaz Barshim will be the headline name at this year's Doha Diamond League on 4 May as he once again kicks off his 2018 outdoor season in front of a home crowd at the opening meeting of the 2018 ...
Commonwealth Games: Jamaica's Aisha Praught stuns Kenyans to win steeplechase
BBC - 11 Apr 2018 12:20
Jamaica's Aisha Praught stuns Kenyan athletes Celliphine Chespol and Purity Kirui to snatch gold in the women's 3000m steeplechase.
High and low - Mujinga Kambundji
IAAF - 11 Apr 2018 11:10
The Swiss sprint ace and recently minted world Indoor 60m bronze medallist Mujinga Kambundji recalls the significance of the 2014 European Championships in Zurich for providing a series of highs and one big career low.
Palmisano leads Italian squad for IAAF World Race Walking Team Championships Taicang 2018
IAAF - 11 Apr 2018 10:57
Antonella Palmisano will lead Italy's squad of 19 to the IAAF World Race Walking Team Championships Taicang 2018 on 5-6 May.