Athletics

The Chinese government has regretted the incident that led to the withdrawal of Nigerian athletes from participating in the Guangzhou World Athletics Relays, which was scheduled to hold in China from 10th - 11th May 2025. China also…

Uganda's half-marathon world record holder, Jacob Kiplimo, said he was well-prepared and ready to do his best when he makes his full marathon debut in London on Sunday. Two-time world cross country champion Kiplimo, who shattered the…

World record holder Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya and reigning champion and compatriot, Peres Jepchirchir, have withdrawn from the London Marathon, organisers said on Friday, less than two weeks before the race. Kenyan Chepngetich smashed…

The city of Calabar, the capital of Cross River State located in Southern Nigeria, is set to host the third edition of the Calabar Marathon this Saturday, April 19th, 2025. The race is part of a bold initiative by the Cross River State…

The Nengi James Foundation, led by Chief Nengi James, hosted the maiden 22km Marathon in Bayelsa State on Sunday to commemorate Nigeria's First Oil Well, bringing together athletes and community members to promote physical activity,…

Nigerian athlete,Ezekiel Nathaniel, won his first individual NCAA indoor medal, claiming Silver in the men’s 400m final with a time of 45.44s in Virginia, while Will Floyd was the surprise winner as he took the title in 45.43s. The…

Two-time Olympic marathon champion, Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya, will compete in the Sydney Marathon in August, he announced. Kipchoge, 40, who won back-to-back Olympic titles in 2016 and 2020, became in 2019 the first man to run a marathon…

World Athletics has a three-year action plan to empower women across several areas such as coaching and officiating, as the governing body said will position the sport as a global model for equity and inclusion. The Gender Leadership…

Nigerian athlete, Ezekiel Nathaniel, has broken the African 400m Indoor record with a historic performance at the Big 12 Indoor Championships, smashing his own African Record with a blistering 44.74s to claim Gold. Competing in a timed…

Kenyan marathon runner, Brimin Kipkorir, has been provisionally suspended after he tested positive for prohibited substances, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said. Kipkorir won the Sydney Marathon in 2024 in a course record time of…