World Athletics Blocks 11 Athletes from Switching to Türkiye 🇹🇷🚫
World Athletics rejects 11 athletes, including six from Africa, seeking to represent Türkiye, citing integrity concerns ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
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Lyles & Alfred Blaze to Victory in Monaco Diamond League 🏃💨
Noah Lyles and Julien Alfred dominated the Diamond League in Monaco, with Lyles winning the 200m and Alfred taking the 100m. 🏅🔥 #Athletics
Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa Smashes Women’s Marathon World Record 🏃♀️💥
Ethiopian runner Tigst Assefa set a new women’s-only world record at the London Marathon, finishing in 2:15:50.
Wu Yanni Smashes Chinese Record at World Indoor Championships 🏃♀️🇨🇳
Chinese hurdler Wu Yanni breaks national record at Nanjing 2025 but misses final. A roundup of thrilling races and global stars at the World Indoor Championships. 🎉🏆
Reniewicki Shatters 40-Year-Old Drake Relays 1500m Record 🏃💨
American runner John Reniewicki breaks a 40-year-old 1500m record at Drake Relays, with three others surpassing the historic mark. 🏅
He Jie Smashes Chinese Marathon Record at Wuxi 🏃♂️🇨🇳
He Jie sets a new Chinese men’s marathon record at 2024 Wuxi Marathon, finishing fourth as Ethiopian and Kenyan athletes dominate the podium. 🏅