At the World Athletics Championships, men compete in 110m hurdles while women run 100m due to historical standards and differences in race spacing and hurdle height, reflecting evolving gender-specific athletic regulations.
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At the National Open Athletics, Bhairabi clinched the triple jump gold amid chaos and disruptions. Despite the turmoil, her outstanding performance secured a memorable victory, highlighting her resilience and skill.
Birkirkara St. Joseph Sports Club kicked off the Road Running Race series in Mtarfa, drawing strong local participation. The event highlighted community spirit and athletic enthusiasm in the region.
Scottish middle-distance runner Josh Kerr has expressed strong confidence ahead of his title defence in the 1500m at the World Championships. Kerr aims to replicate his previous success on the global stage.
Decathlon star Melnychenko and heptathlon leader Schippers have been added to the prestigious Gotzis fields, promising fierce competition at the upcoming combined events meeting, World Athletics confirmed.
Richmond’s standout athlete excels in both track and cross country, leading the team’s bid for the Michigan High School Athletic Association cross country title. Balancing dual sports, they showcase exceptional dedication and skill.
Yulimar Rojas, the Venezuelan triple jump sensation, has set multiple world records and claimed Olympic gold. Renowned for her explosive power and technique, she continues to dominate the sport on the global stage.
USA sprinter Fred Kerley has become the first track athlete to join the controversial Enhanced Games, an event promoting unrestricted performance enhancement. The move sparks debate over ethics in sports.
Ecuador’s Jefferson PĂ©rez made history in Tokyo, repeating his world race walk double by clinching gold in both the 20km and 50km events, solidifying his legacy as one of the sport’s all-time greats.
Neeraj Chopra secured a commendable 2nd place at the 2025 Doha Diamond League, throwing a historic 90.23m. Despite the impressive mark, he narrowly missed out on victory in a thrilling javelin showdown.