Athletics News
Mo Farah takes another step towards return to track at world championships
The Guardian - 1 May 2019 14:38
Farah turns down chance to compete in the marathon Runners set to bid for fourth straight 10,000m title Mo Farah has turned down the chance to contest the marathon in the World Championships in Doha, increasing the possi...
Advice to my younger self: Katerina Stefanidi
IAAF - 1 May 2019 14:09
World, Olympic and European champion Katerina Stefanidi has won almost all there is to win in the pole vault, but all of her success hasn't come without learning a few valuable lessons along the way.
Semenya ruling 'justifies discrimination', says Athletics South Africa
BBC - 1 May 2019 23:25
Athletics South Africa (ASA) says it is "reeling in shock" after Caster Semenya lost a landmark case against athletics' governing body.
I was sore about losing to Caster Semenya. But this decision against her is wrong | Madeleine Pape
The Guardian - 1 May 2019 14:14
As a female athlete, I thought high testosterone was a problem. Now I realise this is an outdated and indefensible position A lot will be written by scientists, activists, lawyers, bureaucrats and others about Caster Sem...
'I will rise above': Semenya loses appeal against new IAAF testosterone rules
BBC - 1 May 2019 13:41
Olympic champion Caster Semenya loses her appeal against new rules from athletics' governing body restricting testosterone levels in female runners.
Hawkins named in GB marathon team for Worlds but Farah declines
BBC - 1 May 2019 13:39
Callum Hawkins is named in the Great Britain team for October's World Championships in Doha, but Mo Farah and Steph Twell decline places.
Caster Semenya Q&A: Why runner's case against IAAF could be landmark for athletics
BBC - 1 May 2019 00:56
What is on the line as the IAAF and Caster Semenya go head to head in court over new rules over entry to women's sport.