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Constitution amends, reports and awards underline 55th World Athletics Congress
Image: Monirul Bhuiyan for World Athletics A series of amendments to the World Athletics Constitution; reports from area associations,...
Sep 164 min read


World Athletics publishes 2024 Annual Report and Accounts
Image: World Athletics New commercial partners and continued investment in events and innovation contributed to a solid year with strong...
Sep 163 min read


World Athletics Council reinforces growth and innovation agenda
Image: World Athletics The topics of growth, innovation and prioritisation drove discussion at the 238th World Athletics Council Meeting...
Sep 125 min read


Sustainability at WCH Tokyo 25 - what to expect
Image: AFP / Getty Images A strong focus on renewable energy sources, waste reduction efforts and raising awareness are some of the key...
Sep 113 min read


World Athletics and CIFP invite fans to nominate fair play moments in Tokyo
Image: World Athletics Ahead of the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25, the International Fair Play Committee (CIFP), in partnership...
Sep 82 min read


Bolt revealed as Ultimate Legend
Image: World Athletics Jamaican sprint superstar Usain Bolt has been announced as the ‘Ultimate Legend’, as excitement continues to build...
Sep 83 min read


Final entry lists published for World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25
Image: Getty Images Final entry lists for the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 confirm that about 2000 athletes from almost 200...
Sep 61 min read


World Athletics opens nomination process for new Coaches’ Commission
Image: World Athletics The nomination process for the World Athletics Coaches’ Commission is now open. Individuals interested in becoming...
Sep 51 min read


Exclusive documentary on Letsile Tebogo launches on World Athletics+
Image: Monirul Bhuiyan for World Athletics From Gaborone to Olympic gold, Letsile Tebogo’s journey is one of raw talent, fearless...
Sep 42 min read


Ratified: world records for Duplantis, Ngetich, Wanyonyi and Myers
Image: Chiara Montesano / Diamond League AG Men’s road mile 3:54.6 Emmanuel Wanyonyi (KEN) Herzogenaurach, 27 April 2024 Men’s U20 1500m...
Sep 13 min read


World Athletics Media Academy and Content Creator Programme welcome class of 2025
Image: Courtesy of World Athletics Five content creators and 27 sports media professionals have been selected for the Content Creator...
Jul 93 min read


Ratified: world records for Assefa, Stano and Dunfee
Image: Getty Images, courtesy of World Athletics Women’s marathon (women-only) 2:15:50 Tigist Assefa (ETH) London, 27 April 2025 Men’s...
Jul 42 min read


Global champions at every turn in Eugene
Image: Getty Images, courtesy of World Athletics Organisers of the Prefontaine Classic have pulled out all the stops in ensuring that the...
Jul 45 min read


Bidding process for 2029 and 2031 World Athletics Championships launches
Image: Annice Lyn for World Athletics The bidding process for the 2029 and 2031 editions of the World Athletics Championships is now...
Jun 231 min read


Jornet, Muthoni Njeru and Kipngeno headline stellar fields for Broken Arrow
Image: Scott Rockis Photography/WMRA, courtesy of World Athletics Mountain running great Kilian Jornet and defending champions Joyce...
Jun 192 min read


Olympic champions Mahuchikh, Benjamin and Holloway ready for Paris return
Image: Christel Saneh for World Athletics Yaroslava Mahuchikh, Rai Benjamin and Grant Holloway are among the six reigning individual...
Jun 194 min read


WCH Tokyo 25 announces additional ticket release and new seating category
Image: courtesy of World Athletics With just three months to go until the world’s greatest athletes take centre stage at the iconic Japan...
Jun 141 min read


Official medal design unveiled to mark 100 days to go to WCH Tokyo 25
Image: World Athletics In just 100 days, the world’s greatest athletes will gather in the Japanese capital for the World Athletics...
Jun 61 min read


Zakithi Nene Blazes to Historic Sub-44 Victory in Nairobi
Image: courtesy of World Athletics Zakithi Nene continued his stellar season with a breathtaking victory in the men’s 400m at the Kip...
Jun 21 min read


Chebet storms to second on world 3000m all-time list with 8:11.56 in Rabat
Image: Matthew Quine / Diamond League AG, courtesy of World Athletics Nine months on from becoming the Olympic 5000m and 10,000m champion...
May 275 min read
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