Amane Beriso targetsToronto Marathon course record
Ethiopia’s representation at this year’s Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon just got stronger with the addition of Amane Beriso to the elite women’s field. With a personal best of 2:20:48, recorded...
View ArticleSebastian Coe: Russia ban no yet lifted
IAAF president Sebastian Coe said Thursday that Russia still has two pre-conditions to meet before they are allowed to return to international competition, despite the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)...
View ArticleErick Kiptanui and Caroline Kipkirui Lead Strong Delhi Half Marathon Fields
Organisers have announced the elite fields for the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon, an IAAF Gold Label road race, whose 14th edition is set for 21 October. Leading the list is this year’s fastest man over...
View ArticleLemi Berhanu and Wanganesh Mekasha notch Ethiopian Double in Hengshui
Pre-race favourite Lemi Berhanu of Ethiopia lived up to expectations to register a convincing victory in the men’s race while his compatriot Waganesh Mekasha rallied to take the women’s title at the...
View ArticleWesley Korir headlines Beirut Marathon
Kenya’s Wesley Korir will be the star attraction at the 16th edition of the BLOM Bank Beirut Marathon on 11 November, an IAAF Silver Label Road Race. Korir, a winner of the Boston Marathon in 2012, has...
View ArticleJackson Muema and Sarah Chelangat secure Gold at Youth Olympic Games
After a 94-year hiatus, cross country returned to the Olympic arena on Monday (15) at the Buenos Aires 2018 Youth Olympic Games. It was worth the wait, as Kenya’s Jackson Muema out-duelled Ethiopia’s...
View ArticleAbraham Cheroben targeting fourth title at Valencia Half Marathon
World Half Marathon Championships silver medallist Abraham Cheroben will start as favourite at the Media Maratón de Valencia Trinidad Alfonso, an IAAF Gold Label Road Race, on Sunday (28). In addition...
View ArticleMarius Kimutai and Ruth Chepngetich the favourites at Istanbul Marathon
Marius Kimutai and defending champion Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya will start as the favourites at the Vodafone Istanbul Marathon, an IAAF Gold Label Road Race, on Sunday (11). Connecting two continents...
View ArticleStephen Chemlany takes on Ruto in Hefei Marathon
Kenyans Stephen Chemlany and Dominic Ruto will line up for the Hefei International Marathon on Sunday (11) I with the hopes of breaking the 2:08:54 course record at this IAAF Bronze Label road race....
View ArticleTsegay, Kawauchi and Ghebreslassie lead Fukuoka Marathon Field
This year’s Fukuoka Marathon will have 2016 winner Yemane Tsegay, 2015 world champion Ghirmay Ghebreslassie and Japanese hero Yuki Kawauchi on the start line for the IAAF Gold Label road race on 2...
View ArticleDennis Kimetto to battle for honors at Shanghai International Marathon
Organisers of the Shanghai International Marathon have assembled a star-studded field, spearheaded by former world record-holder Dennis Kimetto, in the hopes of improving the course records of both...
View ArticleJacob Kiplimo and Edward Zakayo renew rivalry In Soria
The Cross Internacional de Soria returns to the IAAF Cross Country Permitseries after a seven-year break and will celebrate its silver jubilee 25th edition on Sunday (18). The race’s home, the Monte...
View ArticleJacob Kiplimo beats Edward Zakayo in Soria
Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo was commanding winner at the 25th Cross Internacional de Soria, the second leg of the 2018-19 IAAF Cross Country Permit series held in the outskirts of Soria on a cloudy but not...
View ArticleBeatrice Chepkoech among the five finalists for World Athlete of the Year
With just 15 days to go until the IAAF Athletics Awards 2018, the IAAF is delighted to reveal the names of the five finalists for the 2018 IAAF Female Athlete of the Year award. The five athletes, who...
View ArticleKiplimo poised to strike again in Alcobendas
Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo and Eritrea’s Aron Kifle will be the star names at the 37th Cross Internacional de la Constitución, the third leg of the 2018/19 IAAF Cross Country Permit series, to be held in...
View ArticleJacob Kiplimo beats Edward Zakayo for the third In Alcobendas
Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo took convincing victory at the 37th Cross Internacional de la Constitución in Alcobendas, Spain, on Sunday (25), the third stop of the 2018-19 IAAF Cross Country Permit series....
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Finalists announced For IAAF Photograph of the Year Award
With eight days to go until the IAAF Athletics Awards 2018, the finalists for the IAAF Photograph of the Year award have been selected. From the 70 images that were submitted, a panel of judges –...
View ArticleYemane Tsegay out to regain Fukuoka marathon title
Yemane Tsegay of Ethiopia returns to regain the title he won in 2016 at the 72nd Fukuoka Marathon, an IAAF Gold Label road race, on Sunday (2). Two years ago, Tsegay stopped Patrick Makau from winning...
View ArticleYuki Kawauchi and Desiree Linden to defend Boston Marathon titles
Yuki Kawauchi and Desiree Linden will return to defend their titles at the Boston Marathon, an IAAF Gold Label road race, on 15 April, 2019. Kawauchi and Linden battled through dismal conditions last...
View ArticleDistance Maestro Rhonex Kipruto
Looking ahead to the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 and the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, we’re highlighting the rise of a new generation, 10 exciting prospects under the age of 21 who are...
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