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World Athletics Championships

Bobsleigh-Swiss sprinter Kora swaps track for ice in bid for Winter Olympics

World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 - Women's 100m Round 1 - Japan National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - September 13, 2025 Switzerland's Salome Kora in action during the women's 100m heats REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez
World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 - Women's 100m Round 1 - Japan National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - September 13, 2025 Switzerland's Salome Kora in action during the women's 100m heats REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

Women’s athletics venture Athlos showcases sport in New York

Sha'carri Richardson is one big name who has backed Athlos, the women-only track and field event.
Sha'carri Richardson is one big name who has backed Athlos, the women-only track and field event.

Netherlands’ world champion Femke Bol to switch from 400m hurdles to 800m

World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 - Women's 4 x 400m Relay Final - Japan National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - September 21, 2025 Netherlands's Femke Bol celebrate after winning the bronze medal REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier
World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 - Women's 4 x 400m Relay Final - Japan National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - September 21, 2025 Netherlands's Femke Bol celebrate after winning the bronze medal REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

Women's-only Athlos meet puts long jump in Times Square spotlight

World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 - Women's Long Jump Medal Ceremony - Japan National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - September 15, 2025 Gold medallist Tara Davis-Woodhall of the U.S. celebrates on the podium REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez/File Photo
World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 - Women's Long Jump Medal Ceremony - Japan National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - September 15, 2025 Gold medallist Tara Davis-Woodhall of the U.S. celebrates on the podium REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez/File Photo

Sporting Life

On track and field a lovely reminder: What’s more fun than speed?

Nicola Olyslagers uses faith, technique but also speed to win high jump gold at the World Athletics Championships.
Nicola Olyslagers uses faith, technique but also speed to win high jump gold at the World Athletics Championships.

Botswana declares public holiday to celebrate world relay win

World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 - Men's 4 x 400m Relay Final - Japan National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - September 21, 2025 Botswana's Lee Bhekempilo Eppie, Letsile Tebogo, Bayapo Ndori, and Busang Collen Kebinatshipi celebrate after winning gold REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez
World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 - Men's 4 x 400m Relay Final - Japan National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - September 21, 2025 Botswana's Lee Bhekempilo Eppie, Letsile Tebogo, Bayapo Ndori, and Busang Collen Kebinatshipi celebrate after winning gold REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

Kenyan athletes shine in Tokyo, but anti-doping efforts remain in the dark

Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich was provisionally suspended in July by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) after testing positive for a diuretic.
Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich was provisionally suspended in July by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) after testing positive for a diuretic.

Daniel Stahl leaves it late to win discus gold in delayed world championships final

Sweden's Daniel Stahl celebrates with his medal and national flag after winning gold.
Sweden's Daniel Stahl celebrates with his medal and national flag after winning gold.

Lyles and Jefferson-Wooden lead US to sprint relay double

World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 - Men's 4 x 100m Relay Final - Japan National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - September 21, 2025 Noah Lyles of the U.S. celebrates winning the gold medal REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier
World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 - Men's 4 x 100m Relay Final - Japan National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - September 21, 2025 Noah Lyles of the U.S. celebrates winning the gold medal REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

‘A long time coming’ as Kenya’s Lilian Odira wins 800m gold at World Championships

Lilian Odira celebrates after winning the women's 800m final.
Lilian Odira celebrates after winning the women's 800m final.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.