Diamond League postpones more events
The Diamond League postponed three more events due to the coronavirus pandemic on Friday, wiping out the entire early season calender for the elite athletics circuit.
Rojas sets new indoor women's triple jump record
Venezuela's Yulimar Rojas on Friday set a new indoor women's triple jump world record of 15.43m at a meeting in Madrid.
Farah to run 10,000m at Olympics
Despite initially retiring from the track in 2017, Mo Farah will defend his 10,000 metres title at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
IOC condemns Russia over doping manipulation
The International Olympic Committee slammed Russia on Tuesday for "flagrant" manipulation of doping data that led to calls from anti-doping chiefs for a four-year sporting ban for the country.
WADA panel recommends Russia ban
WADA chiefs will meet in Paris on December 9 to consider whether to impose another ban on Russia.
Kipchoge nominated for top award
Long-distance king Eliud Kipchoge and Dalilah Muhammad were the big winners at the World Athletics Awards in Monaco.
RusAF officials suspended
Several Russian Athletics Federation (RusAF) officials, including president Dmitry Shlyakhtin, have been charged with doping violations.
Salazar athletes to be investigated
The World Anti-Doping Agency is set to investigate athletes who worked with the now banned coach Alberto Salazar, including Mo Farah.
Jepkosgei claims debut New York win
The 25-year-old Joyciline Jepkosgei made a dream marathon debut in New York, while Geoffrey Kamworor won the men's race for a second time.
Gatlin finally gets elusive world relay gold
Justin Gatlin finally achieved one of his goals at the age of 37 as the United States coasted to 4x100 metres relay gold in the second fastest time in history of 37.10 seconds in Doha on Saturday.
Obiri retains women's 5,000 metres title
Kenya's Hellen Obiri successfully defended her world 5,000 metres title in Doha on Saturday timing a championship record 14min 26.72sec.
Holloway takes world 110m hurdles title
Grant Holloway of the United States won the men's 110 metres hurdles title in Doha on Wednesday in a dramatic final that saw 2017 winner Omar McLeod fall at the final hurdle.
Asher-Smith wins women's 200 metres world title
Dina Asher-Smith became the first British woman to win a short sprint world title on Wednesday with a dominant performance in the 200 metres.
Salazar hit with doping ban
The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) suspended Alberto Salazar on Monday.
Warholm retains wins men's 400 metres hurdles
Karsten Warholm retained his 400 metres hurdles world title in impressive fashion on Monday.
Lasitskene seals high jump hat-trick
Mariya Lasitskene completed a superb hat-trick of high jump titles at the World Championships here Monday.
Bolt surpassed by USA's Felix
Having been tied with Usain Bolt on 11 gold medals, Allyson Felix became the most decorated athlete in the IAAF World Championships.
Brilliant Coleman blasts to 100m gold
Christian Coleman stormed to victory in the 100 metres at the World Championships in Doha on Saturday.
Chepngetich wins the marathon
Ruth Chepngetich wins the women's marathon at the World Athletics Championships.
Coleman sends 100m message
It was an action-packed start to the World Athletics Championships in Doha where Christian Coleman sent an early warning to his 100m rivals.
USADA withdraws Coleman's case
Christian Coleman, 23, was initially set to have a hearing on Wednesday, but USADA has decided that is no longer necessary.
Muhammad shatters hurdles record as Lyles shines
Olympic champion Dalilah Muhammad shattered one of the longest standing records in women's athletics on Sunday with a superb display to clinch victory in the 400m hurdles at US Championships.
Felix falls short as Kerley, Kendricks shine
Allyson Felix's bid to qualify for the World Championships fell just short while 400m runner Fred Kerley and pole vaulter Sam Kendricks lit up the US Athletics Championships on Saturday.
Sprint queen Fraser-Pryce cruises in London
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce fired a warning to her sprint rivals ahead of the world championships as Hellen Obiri set the fastest time of the year in the 5000 metres at the London Anniversary Games.
Semenya wins 2000 metres race
A day after being selected in South Africa's World Championships preliminary squad, Caster Semenya claimed victory in a 2000 metres race.
IAAF to rebrand as World Athletics
World athletics' governing body, the IAAF, is to rebrand as World Athletics, it was announced Sunday.
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New dates planned for Worlds
Oregon 2021 looks certain to be moved with World Athletics in talks to find alternative dates.
Diamond League postpones more events
The Diamond League postponed three more events due to the coronavirus pandemic on Friday, wiping out the entire early season calender for the elite athletics circuit.
London & Boston marathons postponed
After the Boston Marathon opted to push back this year's race, the London Marathon has taken the same step.
Boston Marathon postponed
The 124th Boston Marathon, scheduled for April 20, has been postponed to September 14 due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, the Boston Athletic Association announced Friday.
Paris Marathon postponed due to coronavirus
The Paris Marathon, scheduled for April 5 with 60,000 registered runners, has been postponed until October 18 due to the coronavirus outbreak, race organisers told AFP in a statement Thursday.
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