Articles about Athletics

Jyothi Yarraji on Monday scripted history as she became the first Indian woman to clock sub-13 seconds in 100m hurdles.

Two-time Olympic gold medallist Eliud Kipchoge broke his own men's record at the 2022 Berlin Marathon on Sunday.

Indian athlete Avinash Mukund scripted a national record in men's 3000m steeplechase event at the 2022 Commonwealth Games on Saturday.

On Thursday, Tejaswin Shankar became the first-ever Indian to clinch a medal in high jump at the 2022 Commonwealth Games (CWG) in Birmingham.

Post an excellent start on Day 1, India have a chance in hand to grab medals on Day 2 of the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

In a major blow to the Indian contingent, javelin star Neeraj Chopra has been ruled out of the 2022 Commonwealth Games (CWG).

India's Neeraj Chopra secured the silver medal at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon (men's javelin throw final).

The 2022 World Athletics Championships are all set to commence on July 15.

India's Bhagwani Devi Dagar scripted history at the World Masters Athletics Championship on Sunday.

India's Parul Chaudhary broke the women's 3000m national record at the Sound Running meet in Los Angeles on Sunday.

India's track and field athlete, Avinash Sable, has set a national record at the Sound Running Track meet in San Juan Capistrano, USA.

India may not be anywhere close to being an athletics superpower but equipment manufactured by the country's companies will be visible all across during the field events of the Olympics Games at Tokyo's Olympic Stadium.

Norway's Karsten Warholm has broken the long-standing record of Kevin Young in athletics.

Star athlete Sydney McLaughlin has set a world record in the women's 400m hurdles at the US Olympic trials.

The Indian men's 4x400m relay team enhanced its chances of qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics with a 3:01.89 time on the opening day of the National Inter-State Athletics Championships in Patiala on Friday.

Four-time Olympic gold medalist Sir Mo Farah will not be defending his 10,000 metres title after failing to achieve the qualifying time at the British Athletics Championships.

Legendary Indian sprinter Milkha Singh passed away on Friday after a month-long battle with COVID-19.

Olympic 100m hurdles champion Brianna McNeal has been handed a five-year ban from athletics for breaking anti-doping rules.

Olympic sprint legend Usain Bolt, on Saturday, hinted that he could come out of retirement if former coach Glen Mills urges him.

The world of athletics has seen a number of prolific athletes rule the sport for a number of years.

The Olympics is the greatest sporting extravaganza on this planet.

After having faced intense scrutiny for its policy towards pregnant women athletes, global sportswear Nike has changed its policy to guarantee full payment and bonuses.

Last month, the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) had made online registration compulsory for athletes to enter into competitions.

Indian athletes enjoyed a good day at the Tabor Athletics Meet, as their campaign continued to take shape.

Indian sprinter Dutee Chand finished fifth in the women's 200m final at the World University Games in Napoli.

India have been slowly and steadily rising in the field of athletics.

A Georgia-based teen, Jakelia Baker, has been selected in 55 colleges out of 65 she had applied to including Oklahoma, Clemson and Michigan State.

Gymnast Dipa Karmakar became a household name after her stunning performance at Rio 2016 Olympics.

Fans enjoyed a lot of sporting events in 2018.

India's quarter-miler Nirmala Sheoran is among five athletes, who have tested positive for banned substances, as a fresh sporting doping scandal rocks the country.

Indian athlete Hima Das has been having an excellent year and the newest feather added to her cap is featuring on the cover of Vogue.

Tainted Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson has alleged that the 1988 Seoul Olympics 100m race was fixed.

Usain Bolt's agent has claimed that Central Coast Mariners, the A-League club with whom he is under trial, have offered him a professional contract.

Leading Qatari woman athlete Mariam Farid, who competes wearing a hijab, says she would never compromise on her identity but would not mind blending a bit of fashion with religion.

Global sports brand Adidas has signed India's young athlete Hima Das.

Usain Bolt is definitely the fastest man on the planet and now he is doing wonders in zero-gravity as well.

Asian Games 2018 shot put gold medalist, Tejinder Pal Singh Toor, battled all odds to claim the first prize in Indonesia.

India's athlete Jinson Johnson made the Asian Games 2018 a memorable one as he won his second medal at the coveted tournament.

The Indian contingent is enjoying an excellent run at the Asian Games 2018.

Indian track and field athlete, Dharun Ayyasamy, clinched the second spot in men's 400m hurdles at the 2018 Asian Games.