Wisconsin brings in alumnus Chris Solinsky to take over the athletics program
The University of Wisconsin didn’t need to look far to find its next distance-running coach, selecting one of its own all-time greats to steer...
Burundian-Spanish athlete Rodrigue Kwizera runs 26:01 in Madrid, on a downhill course
Burundian athlete, Rodrigue Kwizera, ran the Madrid Vintage Run 10K, finishing in the time of 26 minutes and one second, the fastest known time...
Sam Blaskowski runs a 9.89-second 100 metre sprint for the world lead
Sam Blaskowski won the Music City Track Carnival 100 metre dash race in Nashville, Tennessee, in a new personal best of 9.89 seconds on...
Breaking: Enhanced Games was underwhelming, disorganized, and suffered massive financial problems
Oh, the delicious irony.
Those who support honesty, an even playing field, and fair play in sports may be laughing today. It turns out...
London calling: For world champions Nicola Olyslagers and Cordell Tinch
It was December 1979 when The Clash released their landmark song "London Calling." This was 17 and 13 years before Nicola Olyslagers and Cordell...
Diamond League: Will Faith Kipyegon approach Beatrice Chebet’s world record in 2026?
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Faith Kipyegon opened her 2026 outdoor season Saturday with a performance that raised the question of whether...
The 2026 Diamond League got off to a raucous start in Shanghai/Keqiao
The 2026 Diamond League season opened in Shanghai/Keqiao with the sort of meet that usually arrives in August, not May. World leads, national records...
African Athletics Championships: A farce of chaos and attempted damage control
The 2026 African Athletics Championships opened in the capital of Ghana, Accra, with world record holder Tobi Amusan headlining the start lists. Day 1...
Ethiopian marathon runner Yebrgual Melese died during a training session in Addis Ababa
Ethiopian marathon runner Yebrgual Melese died during a training session in Addis Ababa. She was 36 and preparing for the Ottawa Marathon. She died...
A new look for Athletics Illustrated Magazine: About the new logo and emblem
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Athletics Illustrated Magazine logo and emblem are sporting a new, more sophisticated look.
After more than 16 years...
