Athletics News
IAAF | News
Thu, 17 May 2012
17 May 2012 - Monte-Carlo - Poland’s Irena Szewinska, the multiple Olympic champion and World record breaker is the latest athletics legend to be named as one of the 24 inaugural Members of the IAAF Hall of Fame.
Thu, 17 May 2012
17 May 2012 – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Dubai Marathon champion and world leader Ayele Abshero and recently-minted national women’s record holder Tiki Gelana will lead Ethiopia’s strong Marathon squad for the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Thu, 17 May 2012
Szewinska is one of the most successful and multi-talented athletes of all time.
Wed, 16 May 2012
16 May 2012 - The Colorful Daegu Meeting on Wednesday (16) didn’t disappoint in 2012 as many of the world’s top athletes opened their season successfully in the same very stadium where the World Championships were held last year.
Wed, 16 May 2012
16 May 2012 - Eugene, Oregon – Nobody does it better when it comes to the Mile than the Prefontaine Classic, and this year’s 38th edition will add to that with a grudge match of the two best milers in the world.
UK Athletics | News
Thu, 10 May 2012
NEWS: Johnson-Thompson named in Aviva GB and NI junior team
BBC Sport Athletics | News
Thu, 17 May 2012
Athlete LaShawn Merritt and swimmer Jessica Hardy hope to star for the US after returning to their sports following doping bans.
Thu, 17 May 2012
Peter Elliott challenges Great Britain's male middle-distance runners to end the 24-year wait for a global championship medal.
Mon, 14 May 2012
Former Olympic triple jump champion Christian Olsson retires and will not compete at London 2012.
Mon, 14 May 2012
Canterbury runner Nick Leavey says a recurring hamstring injury has ended his hopes of making the London Olympics.
Fri, 11 May 2012
Jamaican Asafa Powell will take on American Justin Gatlin over 100m in the season's first Diamond League meeting.
England Athletics | News
Wed, 16 May 2012
The last affiliation year saw a record number of more than 121,000 athletes registered for an England Athletics competition licence plus the associated benefits by their clubs. And since April this year’s numbers are running even higher – make sure you are part of the action, including the special member benefits such as exclusive offers from Sweatshop.
Wed, 16 May 2012
Sheffield Running Club have achieved the England Athletics club accreditation award for adult only clubs. The club applied to reaccredit in Jan 2012 and work hard to achieve the award in 3 months.
Wed, 16 May 2012
This year the Loughborough International takes place on Sunday 20th May and we'll see a great line up of athletes competing, but also a number of coaches taking an opportunity to develop as team staff members and operate at a major championship.
Tue, 15 May 2012
There are less than two weeks to go until the Bupa London 10,000 on Sunday 27 May – round two of the 2012 runbritain Grand Prix.
Tue, 15 May 2012
Since the 2010 pilot a number of athletics clubs in teh Sussex Atheltics Network have implemented the Athletics 365 programme to complement their weekly club coaching sessions. For several of these clubs Athletics 365 now provides the building blocks of introductory athletics coaching for young athletes.
Athletics Weekly | News
Wed, 16 May 2012
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Fri, 11 May 2012
American runs 44.19 as the 2012 Samsung Diamond League gets under way in Doha, but Ethiopia's distance king is just seventh
Thu, 10 May 2012
Our countdown of the greatest Olympic athletes for each event group continues with the men's throws
Mon, 07 May 2012
Andrew Pozzi wins 110m hurdles at the BUCS Championships in the Olympic Stadium in record time
Sun, 06 May 2012
Former world youth champion takes down Jessica Ennis's British junior heptathlon record in Italy
European Athletics | News
Wed, 16 May 2012
Russian pole vaulter Anastasiya Savchenko continued her upward progression when she won at the Colorful Daegu Championships Meeting, and IAAF World Challenge meeting in the South Korean city of Daegu on Wednesday.
Wed, 16 May 2012
Every major championship needs a few home town heroes and the 2012 European Athletics Championships in Helsinki this summer is no exception.
Wed, 16 May 2012
Russia's head coach for walking Viktor Chegin has announced two-third of the team that will be sent for the three walks at the Olympic Games this summer, following last weekend's World Race Walking Championships on home soil in Saransk.
Wed, 16 May 2012
European Athletics is pleased to announce that Belarus hammer thrower Oksana Menkova and Slovakian walker Matej Tóth have been voted as the European Athletes of the Month for April.
Tue, 15 May 2012
Juan Manuel Molina has announced his retirement from international athletics at the age of 33 following the Spanish walker's failure to finish the men's 50 km race at World Race Walking Cup in Saransk, Russia, on Sunday.
Morethanthegames | News
Sat, 12 May 2012
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Thu, 10 May 2012
Runners World | News
Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00
"After I run a few miles, my shoulders and neck tighten up. It makes runs uncomfortable. Help!"
Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00
Does using food as a reward train the reward centers of your brain to expect food after physical exertion?
Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00
"Any mom lucky enough be running with daughter on Mother's Day could be mother of the year."
Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00
"I read an article about fueling tips for evening races, but what about fueling for morning races?"
Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00
Driving laws—and even matters of etiquette—will need some rethinking when and if driverless cars join the fray.
RunnersWeb.com | News
Thu, 01 Jan 1970
Top trio to face-off as celebrated race enters second century on Sunday, May 20, 2012.
Thu, 01 Jan 1970
Grand County hosts short-, long-distance runs to benefit Headwaters Trails Alliance.
Thu, 01 Jan 1970
Now in its 11th year, USATF's Athlete of the Week program is designed to recognize outstanding performers at all levels of the sport..
Flotrack | News
Wed, 16 May 2012
The Dream 100 and Dream Mile are again destined to be among the most hotly contested events at the adidas Grand Prix on June 9. In its eighth year as one of the premier track-and-field events in the world, the adidas Grand Prix, at Icahn Stadium on Randal
Wed, 16 May 2012
Your mind not be able to handle the beastliness of the OXY this weekend. Our minds cant make sense out of collegiate records. Find out what we are usually doing when entry lists are released and oh dear Lord Texas high schoolers are fast. LIKE LIKE LIKE L
Wed, 16 May 2012
Did anyone know Craig Nowak was THIS Good!? After winning the 2mile earlier in the Morning, Craig toyed with the field and then crushed their dreans with a 55 last 400. (and looking back like 4 times). Ran the #2 time in the US this year and will toeing t
Wed, 16 May 2012
Check out races, interviews and results from the 2012 Virginia Challenge. The first year meet produced great results and exciting races!
Wed, 16 May 2012
This weeks entree comes from the Big Ole West conference were we saw another battle between Jock and Martin. Clearly they don't care about points or how far the chase is behind them, but they do care about runnin like perfectly cooked slices of t bones ri
Eurosport | Athletics News
Thu, 17 May 2012
Double world silver medallist Walter Dix will miss Sunday's showdown against British sprinter Dwain Chambers in England because of a tight hamstring.
Insidethegames | News
Thu, 17 May 2012
By Tom Degun
May 17 - Argentina have signed a deal to join the World Series of Boxing (WSB) and they will make their debut in it later this year at the start of season three, when the entire format for the competition will be revised.
May 17 - Argentina have signed a deal to join the World Series of Boxing (WSB) and they will make their debut in it later this year at the start of season three, when the entire format for the competition will be revised.Wed, 16 May 2012
By Tom Degun at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas
May 16 - The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) have said that they are not considering putting forward a Dallas bid for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games at this stage after amid reports that the city in Texas is looking to be a future American Candidate City.
May 16 - The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) have said that they are not considering putting forward a Dallas bid for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games at this stage after amid reports that the city in Texas is looking to be a future American Candidate City.Wed, 16 May 2012
By Mike Rowbottom in Athens
May 16 - David Beckham will attend the Olympic Flame Handover Ceremony here and fly back with the Flame before it starts its 70-day journey to the Olympic Stadium in Stratford.
May 16 - David Beckham will attend the Olympic Flame Handover Ceremony here and fly back with the Flame before it starts its 70-day journey to the Olympic Stadium in Stratford.Wed, 16 May 2012
By Duncan Mackay
May 16 - The British Olympic Association (BOA) is tomorrow set to formally scrap its 20-year-old controversial bylaw that prevents any athlete who has tested positive for banned performance-enhancing drugs from representing Team GB at the Olympics, paving the way for sprinter Dwain Chambers and cyclist David Millar (pictured) to be selected for London 2012 if they qualify.
May 16 - The British Olympic Association (BOA) is tomorrow set to formally scrap its 20-year-old controversial bylaw that prevents any athlete who has tested positive for banned performance-enhancing drugs from representing Team GB at the Olympics, paving the way for sprinter Dwain Chambers and cyclist David Millar (pictured) to be selected for London 2012 if they qualify.Wed, 16 May 2012
By Tom Degun
May 16 - The luxurious Forman's Fish Island – the closest venue to the Olympic Stadium in Stratford – has announced the signing of a major deal which will see swimwear giant Speedo based there during London 2012.
May 16 - The luxurious Forman's Fish Island – the closest venue to the Olympic Stadium in Stratford – has announced the signing of a major deal which will see swimwear giant Speedo based there during London 2012.Daily Telegraph | Athletics News
Fri, 11 May 2012
Justin Gatlin overcomes steamy heat and poor start to run down a tiring Asafa Powell in Doha
Wed, 09 May 2012
A dramatic enactment of that record-breaking mile gives Max Davidson the head-rush of history.
Tue, 08 May 2012
Crowds of people lined The Mall to cheer Claire Lomas home when the paralysed athlete finished the London Marathon in her bionic suit, 16 days after she set off.
Sun, 06 May 2012
Jamaican dips for the line to make sure opening run of year is quickest.
Sun, 06 May 2012
Jamaican dips for the line to make sure opening run of year is quickest.
Insideworldparasport | News
Wed, 16 May 2012
By David Gold
May 16 - Israeli swimmer Itzhak Mamistvalov has been awarded the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athlete of the Month award for April as he tries to rebuild his reputation following a car accident in which he killed two people.
May 16 - Israeli swimmer Itzhak Mamistvalov has been awarded the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athlete of the Month award for April as he tries to rebuild his reputation following a car accident in which he killed two people.Tue, 15 May 2012
By Mike Rowbottom at Trafalgar Square in London
May 15 - Three of the teams who have been chosen as Torchbearers for the London 2012 Paralympic Torch Relay congregated here at the site where the English Flame will be lit on August 24 and got their first grasp of the Torch while wearing their newly designed adidas uniform.
May 15 - Three of the teams who have been chosen as Torchbearers for the London 2012 Paralympic Torch Relay congregated here at the site where the English Flame will be lit on August 24 and got their first grasp of the Torch while wearing their newly designed adidas uniform.Tue, 15 May 2012
By Tom Degun at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas
May 15 - Reigning Olympic 400 metres champion LaShawn Merritt admits that he has concerns about the prosthetic legs used by four-times Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius – and has urged the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) to keep a close eye on the situation to ensure the South African doesn't enjoy an unfair advantage over able-bodied athletes.
May 15 - Reigning Olympic 400 metres champion LaShawn Merritt admits that he has concerns about the prosthetic legs used by four-times Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius – and has urged the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) to keep a close eye on the situation to ensure the South African doesn't enjoy an unfair advantage over able-bodied athletes.Wed, 16 May 2012
IPC President receives Order of Friendship from Russian Deputy Prime Minster during Sochi 2014 visit
By Tom Degun
May 16 - International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Sir Philip Craven has received the Order of Friendship for his work in developing the Paralympic Movement from Russian Deputy Prime Minster Dmitry Kozak during a two day visit to the country to check on preparations for the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.
May 16 - International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Sir Philip Craven has received the Order of Friendship for his work in developing the Paralympic Movement from Russian Deputy Prime Minster Dmitry Kozak during a two day visit to the country to check on preparations for the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.Wed, 16 May 2012
By David Gold
May 16 - Goyang in South Korea is to host next year's International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Ice Sledge Hockey A Pool World Championships, it has been confirmed.
May 16 - Goyang in South Korea is to host next year's International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Ice Sledge Hockey A Pool World Championships, it has been confirmed.Runners World | News
Wed, 01 Feb 2012
From this point on, all the posts that would have appeared in this Racing News blog will be posted here, in the Racing section of our News blog. If you'd like to view all categories of News — including Training; … Continue reading
Tue, 31 Jan 2012
Silas Kiplagat and Fantu Magiso, Winners in NYC, Seek Victories in Boston At Saturday night's U.S. Open at Madison Square Garden, Olympic 1500-meter silver medalist Kiplagat of Kenya handed Bernard Lagat a defeat in the mile, and Ethiopia's Magiso had … Continue reading
Tue, 31 Jan 2012
By Jon Gugala Photo courtesy of Stony Brook University Lucy Van Dalen of Stony Brook University is a fifth-year senior originally from Wanganui, New Zealand. She and her twin sister Holly, both 23 years old, have rewritten their college’s record … Continue reading
Mon, 30 Jan 2012
Lawi Lalang (3:55.09) and David McCarthy (3:55.75) Lead Onslaught of Quick College Miles There's supposed to be an assault on Oklahoma State star German Fernandez's indoor collegiate mile record of 3:55.02 at the Millrose Games at the Armory in New … Continue reading
Fri, 27 Jan 2012
Jenny Simpson Is Still Very Much a Work in Progress She had a fabled career at the University of Colorado, holds the American record in the 3000-meter steeplechase, and was the 2011 World Championships 1500-meter gold medalist after a stunning … Continue reading
BBC Sport | Olympic News
Thu, 17 May 2012
The Olympic flame will be formally handed over to London at a ceremony in Athens.
Thu, 17 May 2012
London 2012 chairman dismisses suggestions that Team GB football coach Stuart Pearce is being asked to pick David Beckham.
Thu, 17 May 2012
People who have previously failed in bids to secure Olympics tickets have until 23:00 BST to try again.
Wed, 16 May 2012
Pictures from Greece, as the Olympic flame is carried around the country.
Wed, 16 May 2012
Hundreds of documents from the Olympic and Paralympic Games will be made available online.
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