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World Athletics statement regarding discovery of corporate theft
Image, courtesy of World Athletics Earlier this year World Athletics uncovered the systematic theft of money from the organisation by two employees and a contracted consultant. While one of the employees left the organisation before their theft was discovered, another employee and a consultant had their contracts terminated following an internal investigation. Detailed cases have been prepared and handed over to the relevant judicial and legal authorities for criminal investi

Sifiso Ngobese
Oct 312 min read


Ratified: Kejelcha's world half marathon record
Image: Organisers, courtesy of World Athletics The world half marathon record set by Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha in Valencia last year has...

Sifiso Ngobese
Oct 101 min read


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,...

Sifiso Ngobese
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...

Sifiso Ngobese
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...

Sifiso Ngobese
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...

Sifiso Ngobese
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...

Sifiso Ngobese
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...

Sifiso Ngobese
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...

Sifiso Ngobese
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...

Sifiso Ngobese
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...

Sifiso Ngobese
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...

Sifiso Ngobese
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...

Sifiso Ngobese
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...

Sifiso Ngobese
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...

Sifiso Ngobese
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...

Sifiso Ngobese
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...

Sifiso Ngobese
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...

Sifiso Ngobese
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...

Sifiso Ngobese
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...

Sifiso Ngobese
Jun 61 min read
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