Track and Field - Athletics Illustrated Magazine Forum

What happened to Ethiopia and Kenya at Ultimate Champs?

Christopher Kelsall — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:03:01 +0000

Part of the problem is not including the marathon, 10,000m and 3000m steeplechase, but what happened to them anyways?

See article here with medal table: https://athleticsillustrated.com/what-happened-to-powerhouses-ethiopia-and-kenya-at-the-2026-world-athletics-ultimate-championship/

World Athletics Ultimate Championships thread

Christopher Kelsall — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:04:01 +0000

The inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship gets underway this week in Budapest, bringing Olympic champions, world champions and Diamond League winners together for three nights of racing and throwing.

Are you watching?

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Will Broeders-Bol defeat Audrey Werro in the 800m?

Christopher Kelsall — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:08:41 +0000

After Brussels, near win by Broeders-Bol, do you see her bettering Werro in the 800m?

https://athleticsillustrated.com/audrey-werro-narrowly-holds-off-femke-broeders-bol-in-brussels-diamond-league-800-metre-championships/

Can Faith Cherotich break the 3000m steeplechase world record?

Christopher Kelsall — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:46:50 +0000

Faith Cherotich defeated Burundi nemesis Yavi with crushing domination in Brussels. Can she take the World record? https://athleticsillustrated.com/faith-cherotich-destroys-field-at-brussels-diamond-league/

What are your thoughts?

Brussels Diamond League discussion

Christopher Kelsall — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:22:19 +0000

The opening night of the Brussels Wanda Diamond League Final at King Baudouin Stadium delivered a series of record-breaking performances. What are your thoughts?