Athletics

Kenya must be 'clean' to be credible, says Wada chief
Wada president Witold Banka says Kenya must strengthen testing, investigations and anti-doping enforcement before hosting the 2029 World Athletics Championships.
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Athletics
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1 day ago
South Africa hope to host first African Olympics
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Olympic Games
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2 days ago
'I reduced my running because of urine leaks' – Commonwealth finalist Korir
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Africa Sport
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5 days ago
The Warm UP Track 2026: Nadine Visser - Good things come to those who wait. Audio, 52 minutes
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BBC World Service
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'Rock, paper, scissors' decides order of London Marathon races
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Athletics
Posted
30 September
Rising star Henrich daring to dream of LA Olympics
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Olympic Games
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28 September
The Warm Up Track 2026: Sinesipho Dambile – Bolt had his era, I want to have mine. Audio, 54 minutes
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BBC World Service
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Athletics Shorts

Athletics video

'Superb' Kerr storms to 1500m win. Video, 00:02:04
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Athletics
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13 September
'I loved it' - Andy Burnham completes Great North Run. Video, 00:01:35
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Athletics
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13 September
Werro prevails over rivals in close 800m battle. Video, 00:02:42
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Athletics
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12 September
Prime Minister Andy Burnham on competing at Great North Run. Video, 00:00:27
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Athletics
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13 September
Hodgkinson cruises into 800m final. Video, 00:04:09
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Athletics
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11 September

Athletics news

Injured Assefa narrowly misses world record in Berlin
Ethiopian runner Tigst Assefa wins the Berlin Marathon but narrowly misses out on breaking the women's world record because of injury.
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Athletics
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27 September
French hurdler Samba-Mayela given whereabouts ban
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Athletics
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25 September
Record prize fund for 2028 European Championships
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Athletics
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22 September
Ingebrigtsen pipped to 5km road gold in Copenhagen
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Athletics
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19 September
Ngetich breaks women-only half-marathon record
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Athletics
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20 September
Hodgkinson powers to Athlos win in speed suit
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Athletics
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19 September
The World Athletics Championships come to Kenya. Audio, 25 minutes
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More athletics video

Alfred wins 200m as Hunt finishes third in Brussels. Video, 00:01:07
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Athletics
Posted
4 September
Second world record in Zurich goes to Russell in the 100m hurdles. Video, 00:01:39
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Athletics
Posted
27 August
Dos Santos breaks 400m hurdles world record in Zurich. Video, 00:02:40
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Athletics
Posted
27 August
'Sensational' Hunt's historic European Championships. Video, 00:06:49
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Athletics
Posted
17 August
Hunt wins fourth gold as GB storm to mixed 4x100m relay victory Video, 00:04:30
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Athletics
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16 August

More athletics news

How the race they said women couldn't run took centre stage
After making its debut at the 1928 Olympics, the women's 800m was cut from the programme. Now, it's often billed as the must-see event of major athletics championships. So, how did we get here?
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Athletics
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18 September
African greats inspired by the potential of Nairobi 2029
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Africa Sport
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16 September
How Kenya won its bid for 2029 World Athletics Championships
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Africa Sport
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15 September
Sweeney ad a barrier for girls in sport - Hunt
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Athletics
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15 September
The 'F1 of athletics'? Athlos set for London debut
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Athletics
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17 September
Brands v country - Kerr ramps up kit battle after latest victory
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Athletics
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14 September
World Athletics' stance on Russian athletes 'won't change' - Coe
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Athletics
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13 September

Features and analysis

This is what women in sport look like - female athletes hit back
British sprinter Amy Hunt is among an array of female athletes criticising the controversial betting advert starring actress Sydney Sweeney.
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Athletics
Posted
14 September
How did the first Ultimate Championship go?
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Athletics
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14 September
Are women better than men at endurance running?
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9 September
How student midwife became a European champion
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Manchester
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29 August
'Are you not entertained?' - Hunt enters stardom with iconic quadruple
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Athletics
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17 August
Why is the women's 800m record so tough to break?
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Athletics
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12 August
GB's Hunt comes of age with European 100m gold
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Athletics
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10 August

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