Athletics News

Olympic bronze medallist Fred Kerley becomes the first track athlete and American male to join the controversial event.

Geoff Wightman is "very proud" after commentating on his son Jake winning a silver medal in the 1500m at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

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Josh Kerr started the men's 1500m final with ambitions of retaining his title, but hobbled over the line in last place after injuring a calf.

Great Britain's Jake Wightman reacts to his silver medal in the men's 1500m at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

BBC Sport's Steve Cram and Paula Radcliffe analyse the men's 1500m final at the World Athletics Championships that saw Great Britain's Jake Wightman take silver and Josh Kerr suffer an injury.

Defending champion Karsten Warholm advances to the final of the men's 400m hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

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Netherlands' Femke Bol eases her way into the final of the women's 400m hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

Great Britain's Zharnel Hughes advances to the semi-finals of the men's 200m, along with US star Noah Lyles and Australian teenager Gout Gout.

Kenya's Beatrice Chebet is aiming to become just the third woman to clinch a 5,000m-10,000m double at the World Athletics Championships.

Our Ask Me Anything team look at why there aren't medal ceremonies straight after events at the World Athletics Championships.

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