An enthralling Prefontaine Classic track meeting took place in Eugene, Oregon, USA this weekend. The meeting is part of the IAAF Diamond League series and a number of the performances at the meeting are worthy of mentioning. Allyson Felix was impressive over 400m, while Pole vault star Renaud Lavillenie of France set … [Read more...]

The 2015 IAAF Diamond League season has reached its halfway point and the Diamond Race tables are beginning to take shape. It looks set to be a nail-biting second half of the season in many disciplines. After seven meetings, only a handful of athletes have stamped their authority on their Diamond Races and can be … [Read more...]

The season-long marathon is nearly over; it is time for the sprint on the home straight of the IAAF Diamond League series. Diamond League Series In London and Stockholm, the last few points were gathered before September’s IAAF Diamond League finals, and the scene is set for an exhilarating climax to the 2015 … [Read more...]

Today is my ( Seb Coe ) first day of office as President of the IAAF. I am very excited and proud to have been given an opportunity to lead our great sport into the new era that lies ahead. I am looking forward to working closely with my colleagues on the IAAF Council, who yesterday [...] Time-to-Run Track … [Read more...]

The IAAF World Championships London 2017 will rightfully see the reallocation of a number of world championship medals including two golds. These upgrades follow the disqualification of the results of the original medallists after their sanction for anti-doping rule violations. Jessica Ennis receives Daegu 2011 Gold … [Read more...]

On the last day of the IAAF World Indoor Championships Birmingham 2018 (1 to 4 March), historic athletics artefacts from the ancient Olympic Games to the modern era will be donated to help establish the IAAF Heritage collection. IAAF Heritage collection to be launched in Birmingham The IAAF Heritage Memorabilia … [Read more...]

The Diamond League has announced the 14 meetings and 1 final for the 2020 season. A discussion was held on the disciplines to be included in the 90-minute international broadcast window with a review of the fan, athlete and broadcast research. Diamond League 2019 date and venues The UK Diamond League events will see … [Read more...]

Yesterday (Friday 20th), saw 330 runners from almost 40 countries worldwide compete over a challenging Highlands course of 52km. A sunny and exciting first day of mountain running at Salomon Skyline Scotland 2019 saw Scottish runner Murray Strain take gold in the Salomon Ben Nevis Ultra, while Yorkshire’s Katie … [Read more...]

Wilson Kipsang produced a superb sprint finish to win the Great North Run from fellow Kenyan Micah Kogo. Kipsang, who took bronze in the London Olympic marathon, produced a late surge to pass Kogo and win the half marathon in 59 minutes and six seconds. Ethiopia’s Imana Merga was third with Britain’s Chris … [Read more...]

Jessica Ennis (Coach: Toni Minichiello) and David Weir (Jenny Archer) have been voted British Olympic and Paralympic Athlete of the Year for 2012 by athletics fans across the country. Ennis secured 48% of the vote, beating double Olympic Champion Mo Farah (Alberto Salazar) by just 4%, whilst Weir also collected 48% of … [Read more...]