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Simon Ehammer, who just became the indoor heptathlon world record holder, returns to compete in his first outdoor decathlon of 2026. The Swiss athlete will face fierce competition at Italy's Multistars International as he prepares for the European Championships.
Simon Ehammer just shattered a world record that stood for 14 years, posting the highest heptathlon score in history. The Swiss athlete's stunning performance included a breathtaking 7.52 in the 60m hurdles and a soaring 5.30m pole vault.
Simon Ehammer just shattered a world record that stood for 14 years, electrifying crowds in Poland with a gutsy final race. The Swiss athlete knew exactly what he needed and delivered when it mattered most.
Simon Ehammer just shattered a record that stood since 1991, posting the best first-day decathlon score in history at a competition in Austria. The 24-year-old Swiss world champion also broke his own world decathlon long jump record with an incredible 8.51-meter leap.
Switzerland's Simon Ehammer just broke a world record that stood for years, proving human potential keeps reaching new heights. His stunning performance at the World Indoor Athletics Championships shows what dedication and talent can achieve.
Simon Ehammer shattered a world record that stood for 14 years, scoring 6,670 points at the World Indoor Championships in Poland. The Swiss star dominated across all seven events, including a stunning pole vault that sealed his place in history.
Simon Ehammer just broke a world record that stood for 14 years, proving that dedication and composure under pressure can rewrite history. The Swiss athlete topped his hero's legendary mark while claiming gold at the world indoor championships.
World Athletics rejected attempts by Turkey to recruit elite Kenyan runners through lucrative contracts, protecting the integrity of international competition. The decision reinforces that national teams should be built through homegrown talent, not checkbooks.
Two-time Olympic steeplechase champion Soufiane El Bakkali has signed with Swiss sportswear brand On, joining his recent rival on the same team. The move reunites the Moroccan legend with the athlete who beat him by just 0.07 seconds at the 2025 World Championships.
The News-Gazette celebrates over two decades of exceptional Illinois athletes who've defined excellence in their sports. From basketball stars to Olympic gymnasts, these athletes represent the best of college athletics.
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Botswana made history by hosting Africa's first ever World Athletics Relays, delivering a world-class event and clinching gold in front of an ecstatic home crowd. The two-day spectacle in Gaborone proved Africa has come of age on the global athletics stage.
A 22-year-old Swiss track star has run the fastest 800 meters in 43 years and is now chasing one of athletics' oldest world records. Audrey Werro's rise from student-athlete to European champion shows what's possible when talent meets total dedication.
The University of Oklahoma just shattered its fundraising record, pulling in $241 million to support college athletes as sports enter a new era of revenue sharing. Nearly 24,000 donors stepped up, more than doubling last year's total.
Olympic champions and athletes worldwide are speaking out against a controversial sports betting ad, sparking a powerful movement celebrating what women in sports really look like. Their response is going viral with messages of strength, dedication, and athletic excellence.
Indian athletes are making global waves in volleyball, fencing, gymnastics, rowing, and athletics after years of infrastructure investment. Business leader Anand Mahindra says the new generation of champions is proving that sustained support for non-cricket sports is finally paying off.
Springfield College's athletic department just shattered fundraising records for the second year running, with over 1,600 donors rallying to support student athletes. The giving day triumph helped push the entire college past $1 million in donations for the first time ever.
Olalekan Adebote won Nigeria's athletics coaching leadership in a nationwide vote, immediately calling for coaches to unite behind athlete development. His victory signals fresh energy for a sport hungry for better structure and collaboration.
After Olympic skier Kokone Kondo faced cruel comments following an injury withdrawal, Japan's Olympic Committee deployed AI monitoring in Milan to protect athletes from harassment. The system flags abusive posts 24/7, offering a blueprint for athlete mental health protection worldwide.
Rabat welcomes Paralympic champions from 57 nations this week for its first-ever World Para Athletics event. The North African capital joins a growing list of cities celebrating elite athletes with disabilities on the world stage.
Johns Hopkins University's athletic department just shattered its fundraising record, pulling in nearly $9 million to support student athletes. The money will help hundreds of competitors access better coaching, mental health resources, and cutting-edge sports science.
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