United States mulls more athletic events after success of worlds
Compelling performances in Oregon delighted U.S. track officials, who are desperate to boost the sport's profile in their country after years of languishing out of the spotlight.
Athletics eager to crack U.S. market with world championships
Officials are hopeful that the 10-day event at the rebuilt Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, known locally as "Tracktown, USA," will provide a boost to athletics' fan base in the country.
FIFA and World Athletics review transgender rules after FINA decision
Several global sporting organizations are evaluating their current trans athlete policies following a move by swimming's governing body to restrict their participation in women's events.
Caster Semenya offered to show her body to officials to prove she was female
The two-time Olympic champion has been locked in a battle with World Athletics over rules requiring female athletes with hyperandrogenism to medically lower their testosterone levels.
World Athletics chief sees 'disturbing' results with Olympic survey on social media abuse
The survey found that 23 athletes received targeted abuse through social media, with 16 of those being women.
Nairobi has hosted both the under-18 and under-20 world championships in the last four years, but faces a string of high-profile rivals — including recent Summer Olympics host Tokyo.
World Athletics President Sebastian Coe has repeatedly stated his desire to see Tokyo's National Stadium showcase the event.
Climate change could force schedule changes in the future, World Athletics chief says
"I'm no climatologist but the reality is that wherever we go the new norm will be dealing with really harsh climatic conditions," Sebastian Coe said.
World Athletics chief says ‘no asterisk’ needed for Tokyo Games
Two-time gold medalist Sebastian Coe believes Japan’s reputation will emerge stronger as the troubled Olympics begin their second full week of competition.
World Athletics chief insists Olympics can overcome strong opposition
Speaking at a Tokyo 2020 test event hosted at National Stadium, Sebastian Coe said the troubled games would "act as a beacon of hope and optimism."
Amputee Blake Leeper won't be allowed to race with running blades
World Athletics has rejected an application from American double amputee Blake Leeper to run on particular running-specific prostheses (RSPs), preventing him from competing in the Olympics or World Athletics events. The governing body said the mechanical passive-elastic carbon-fiber blades gave him a leg length of ...
Athletes head into 2021 uncertain over Olympic qualification outlook
Many Olympic sports are still working to schedule events that will give athletes a fair opportunity to earn a place in the postponed Tokyo Games.
