Athletics

The Cross River State Government has concluded plans to revive the foremost 11.25km annual Obudu Mountain Race, which was last held in 2014. Governor Bassey Otu made the statement while fielding questions from newsmen in Calabar, the…

Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo broke the World Half Marathon record with a time of 56 minutes and 41 seconds in Barcelona on Sunday, 49 seconds faster than the previous mark set by Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha in October. Read more: Kenyan…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has lauded the Lagos City Marathon, describing it as more than just a race but a celebration of endurance, determination and the vibrant spirit of Lagos. The Governor, who was on the ground for a…

The General Manager (GM) of the Lagos City Marathon, Yusuf Ali, in an interview at his Teslim Balogun Stadium office in Surulere, Lagos, said the long-distance race is close to achieving Platinum Label status. Platinum Label is a…

World Athletics has begun a consultation period for an updated set of regulations for transgender and difference of sex development (DSD) athletes, with a cheek swab test among a number of proposals being considered, the governing body…

The Lagos City Marathon will celebrate its 10th anniversary on February 15th, with organisers promising an unforgettable sporting spectacle. Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, gave the pledge in a…

Former marathon world record holder Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya will race the London Marathon in April as he targets his fifth title, organisers and the record four-time winning athlete said. The 2016 and 2020 Olympic marathon champion, who…

About 4000 International athletes are expected to participate in the 10th edition of the Lagos City Marathon, organisers announced. The Special Assistant to the Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Kola Daniels, said…

Double Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet smashed the women's 5km world record with a time of 13 minutes 54 seconds at the Cursa dels Nassos road race in Barcelona as she finished a blockbuster year on a high. The Kenyan beat her previous…

Teenage sensation Gout Gout is bathing in new-found celebrity and savouring comparisons with Usain Bolt following his eye-catching runs at the Australian schools championships in Brisbane. The 16-year-old ran the 200 metres in 20.04…