athletics

Philippines’ EJ Obiena wins Asian Games pole vault gold

By Andrew MCKIRDY HANGZHOU, China, Sept 30, 2023 (AFP) Philippines pole vaulter EJ Obiena cruised to gold in an Asian…

Richardson clocks world-leading 10.71 at US athletics championships

By Rebecca BRYAN Agence France-Presse EUGENE, United States (AFP) -- US sprint star Sha'Carri Richardson launched her latest bid for…

Russian Olympic champion accuses IOC chief of creating ‘new war’

PARIS, France (AFP) -- Russian Olympic high jump champion Mariya Lasitskene on Thursday accused IOC president Thomas Bach of having created…

Wheelchair racing legend McFadden wins 18th Paralympic medal

by Andrew MCKIRDY TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- US wheelchair racing legend Tatyana McFadden said she was "on cloud nine" after…

Norman sets world leading 9.86sec for 100m in Texas

DALLAS, United States (AFP) -- US 400m sprinter Michael Norman clocked a world-leading 9.86 seconds for the 100 metres at…

Prandini powers to victory in 200 m at US Nationals

CHICAGO, United States (AFP)--American sprinter Jenna Prandini didn't let a rain delay slow her down as she stormed to a…

Olympics: IOC chief slams ‘contemptuous’ doping as Russia appeals mount

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP) - Russian appeals against Olympic bans were piling up Tuesday as IOC president Thomas Bach…

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