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Nigeria's women's 4x400m relay team just punched their ticket to the World Relays Championship, and it's happening in Africa for the first time ever. The historic qualification came at the MTN CHAMPS Athletics Classics in Calabar, where veteran runners and rising stars proved they belong on the world stage.
University of Northern Iowa track stars claimed two championships and broke a school record that stood for nearly two decades at one of America's most historic track meets. Nine athletes set personal bests during the four-day celebration of athletic achievement.
Nigeria has named a powerful 24-athlete squad blending Olympic veterans and rising stars for the World Athletics Relays in Botswana. The team will compete across all six relay events as the country aims to reclaim its place among global sprinting powers.
Great Britain's relay runners bounced back from Olympic disappointment with a bronze medal and five automatic qualifications for the 2027 World Championships. The mixed 4x400m team led the charge at the World Athletics Relays in Botswana.
Unity High School's girls track team achieved something rare by qualifying all four relay teams for the state championship. The Illinois squad will compete in the 400m, 800m, 1,600m, and 3,200m relays at the Class 2A state meet.
Jamaica's relay team broke the mixed 4x100m world record not once but twice at the World Athletics Relays in Botswana, clocking an astonishing 39.62 seconds. The historic performance secured their spot at the inaugural Ultimate Championship and showcased the future of track and field.
A 100-mile ultramarathon from the Nevada desert to Las Vegas raised $330,000 for veteran cancer research, including a surprise $150,000 donation from Drake. The grueling 25-hour challenge brought together professional ultrarunners and YouTubers for a cause that saves lives.
YouTuber Kyle Forgeard ran 100 miles from Area 51 to Las Vegas, raising over $330K for military veteran cancer research with a massive boost from Drake. The grueling two-day journey brought together fans, friends, and a global superstar for a cause that saves lives.
Hundreds gathered at Civitan Park in Belpre, Ohio, for Relay for Life, where cancer survivors and caregivers shared stories of resilience while raising funds for research and patient support. High school senior Sophie Boothby, who beat a brain tumor at 16, served as grand marshal and reminded everyone that attitude matters as much as treatment.
Jamaica's relay team just ran into history books, clocking 39.99 seconds to set a new world record in the mixed 4x100m relay at the World Athletics Relays in Botswana. Their electrifying performance kicked off a day where five teams shattered the previous world best.
A Pennsylvania community is gearing up for its 33rd annual Relay For Life, bringing together cancer survivors, families, and supporters for a 12-hour celebration of hope. The May 16 event features survivor ceremonies, hundreds of luminarias, and a new car show to support the American Cancer Society's lifesaving mission.
Over 274 cancer survivors and their supporters walked together at Bell County's Relay for Life, raising nearly $45,000 toward their $77,000 goal. Every dollar stays local to help families fighting cancer in their own community. ##
Jamaica's relay team just became the first in history to run the mixed 4x100 meters in under 40 seconds, shattering what was once considered an impossible milestone. The record-breaking 39.99-second finish has track fans celebrating a new era in sprint racing.
A 10-year cancer survivor and a woman who lost four family members to the disease are turning their pain into purpose by rallying Southwest Florida for the upcoming Relay for Life event. Their message: nobody fights cancer alone.
Six-year-old Rylee Stephens released doves to kick off a 24-hour relay that brought 51 teams together and raised over $160,000 for cancer research. Survivors, caregivers, and community members walked through the night to prove that in the fight against cancer, hope never sleeps.
Cancer survivors, caregivers, and supporters gathered at Civitan Park in Belpre for Relay for Life, celebrating those who've fought cancer while raising money for research and patient support. High school senior Sophie Boothby, who survived brain cancer at 16, served as grand marshal and shared her journey of resilience.
Team USA claimed their 12th world indoor relay title with a championship record time of 3:01.52, just 0.01 seconds shy of the world short track record. Khaleb McRae's blazing anchor leg brought redemption after his individual race disappointment the day before.
Hundreds gathered for a 24-hour relay that raised over $160,000 for cancer research, with survivors like 6-year-old Rylee leading the charge. Teams from across California's Central Valley came together to prove that hope never sleeps.
Over 300 people in Rutland, Vermont walked through the night for 16 straight hours, raising over $150,000 for cancer support. The 37th annual relay drew 75 teams of survivors, caregivers, and supporters united by one powerful message: cancer never sleeps, so neither will they.
Great Britain's women's 4x400m relay team just punched their ticket to the World Indoor Athletics Championships final in Poland. Four athletes ran their hearts out and now get to compete for a medal on the world stage.
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