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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.
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.
Canadian sprinters shattered a world record and qualified four relay teams for the 2027 World Championships in a stunning performance at the World Athletics Relays in Botswana. The breakthrough moment shows Canada's track dominance is only getting stronger.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ghana's men's 4x100m relay team just punched their ticket to the 2026 World Athletics Championships in Beijing, marking an incredible fourth consecutive qualification. The quartet finished second in their repechage heat with a time of 38.09 seconds, securing the final automatic spot.
Four American teenagers just blazed into the record books at the World Athletics U20 Championships. Their relay time of 38.16 seconds rewrote what's possible for young athletes worldwide.
A 107-year-old Thai track and field athlete just won two gold medals at the World Masters Athletics Championships and shattered his own world record. Sawang Chanpram proved age is just a number in Daegu, South Korea.
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.
Four young American runners just rewrote the record books, blasting through the mixed 4x400m relay in an astonishing 3:15.31 at the World U20 Championships. Their performance shattered their own world record by over two seconds and gave the competition no chance to catch up.
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.
Great Britain and Northern Ireland's under-20 relay team broke a world record on day two of the World U20 Championships. The young athletes proved Britain's track future is in incredible hands.
Nigeria's Access Bank Lagos City Marathon has earned World Athletics Gold Label status, cementing its place among Africa's most prestigious races. This year's edition features a brand new route through the city's coastal landmarks.
Jamaica's relay teams broke world records on back-to-back days at the World Athletics Relays, while five-time Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah made her triumphant return after nearly two years away from competition.
American sprinter Melissa Jefferson-Wooden blazed to victory at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, clocking the fastest 100m time in the world this year at 10.62 seconds. Just three years after being relegated to the relay pool, the 25-year-old world champion proved her transformation into track royalty is complete.
Paralympic champion Sumit Antil just launched his javelin 74.82 meters to shatter his own world record at India's national para athletics championships. The throw marks the latest milestone for an athlete who keeps pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
Victoria Chávez won the 2025 World Games Athlete of the Year after her last-second touchdown secured Mexico's second straight gold medal. The 24-year-old from Chihuahua beat out 30 global athletes in a fan vote, just months after recovering from a serious knee injury.
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