Female Rising Star: Athing Mu The US teenager was undefeated at 800m all year, winning Olympic gold at the distance following a long but successful collegiate season. She broke the senior US 800m record with her triumph in Tokyo and then improved it to 1:55.04 just a few weeks later. She also excelled at 400m,Continue reading “Meet The Winners Of The World Athletics Awards 2021”
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Karsten Warholm wins World Men’s Athlete of the Year
Karsten Warholm of Norway was named the World Athlete of the Year at the World Athletics Awards 2021. Warholm uncorked one of the most remarkable performances in athletics history when he stormed to gold in the 400m hurdles at the Tokyo Olympics. Having already broken the world record with 46.70 in Oslo in the lead-upContinue reading “Karsten Warholm wins World Men’s Athlete of the Year”
Elaine Thompson-Herah named World Athlete of the Year
Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica has been voted the World Women’s Athlete of the Year at the World Athletics Awards 2021, a ceremony held virtually on Wednesday, 1 December. Thompson-Herah produced one of the finest sprint seasons in history this year, retaining her Olympic 100m and 200m titles in Tokyo and adding a thirdContinue reading “Elaine Thompson-Herah named World Athlete of the Year”
Athletics: AIU charge Nigerian sprinter Blessing Okagbare on three counts.
The Athletics Integrity Unit has issued charges against Nigerian sprinter Blessing Okagbare in relation to three disciplinary matters, the presence of HGH, EPO and obstructing the investigation. The 33-year old was prevented from competing at Tokyo 2020 after an out-of-competition sample collected on July 19 came back positive for human growth hormone (HGH). Okagbare wasContinue reading “Athletics: AIU charge Nigerian sprinter Blessing Okagbare on three counts.”
Abeokuta 10km Race – Rite Foods Won Grand Sponsor Right.
Nilayo Sports Management Limited, the organizers of Great Abeokuta 10KM Race has announced Rite Foods Limited as the major sponsor of this year’s race. Mr. Bukola Olopade, the Chief Executive Officer of Nilayo Sports Management Limited said: “We are delighted to announce Rite Foods Limited as Headline sponsor of the second edition of Great AbeokutaContinue reading “Abeokuta 10km Race – Rite Foods Won Grand Sponsor Right.”
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