Athletics News

Uganda's defending Olympic champion Peruth Chemutai is dethroned by Kenyan-born Bahraini Winfred Yavi in the women's 3000m steeplechase final.

You may have been led to believe that this 1500m final was a two-man showdown. We apologise for any confusion A humble statement, on behalf of the media and the entire athletics establishment. In light of the surprising ...

BBC Sport's Michael Johnson says Jakob Ingebrigtsen "got his tactics wrong" during a 1500m final which saw him miss out on the medals while Team GB's Josh Kerr took silver.

Great Britain's Josh Kerr tells BBC Sport he has to be proud of his performance in the 1500m final which saw him run a personal best but finish second behind shock winner Cole Hocker of the United States.

Team GB's Matt Hudson Smith wins his semi-final to reach the men's 400m final at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

A teary-eyed Keely Hodgkinson is awarded her gold medal for winning the women's 800m final at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

1500m athlete lives in France after fleeing native Ethiopia Abaroge, 30, describes Refugee Team as 'like a family' It was cheering like no one had ever heard before. As Farida Abaroge sped with grace towards the finish l...

Ireland's Sophie O'Sullivan says it "feels pretty good" to join her mother Sonia as an Olympian.

Paula Radcliffe says she is "heartbroken" for Ciara Mageean as the European champion withdraws from the Olympic Games.

Dominic Lobalu could provide a first athletics medal for the Refugee Olympic Team when he competes in the 5,000m at Paris 2024.

SportsBall explains Noah Lyles' dramatic photo finish in the 100m dash through drawing and data visualisation. Lyles was in seventh place at the half-way stage but produced an astonishing slingshot finish, surging throug...

Do you know the discus from the javelin? The mile run from the medley? And the 100m sprint from the 110m hurdles?

The story of how Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson claimed the Olympic 800m title at Paris 2024 to end her wait for a global title.

British runner had been thinking about this 800m race since she was 10 and made winning look so very easy In the very beginning, every kid runs for fun. But if you stick at it, then soon enough you need another reason. E...

Kenya's Beatrice Chebet wins a dramatic gold in the women's 5,000 metres at Paris 2024 as Faith Kipyegon is reinstated to second place.