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February 09, 2023

Former Texas Tech Star Divine Oduduru Provisionally Suspended by Anti-Doping Authorities after FBI Investigation

The AIU believes Divine Oduduru is 'Athlete-2' as mentioned in the FBI's charging documents of Eric Lira. An individual assisting the investigation found what appeared to be HGH, insulin growth factor, and EPO in their residence. Will there be any fallout for coach Rana Reider and all the stars he coached like Andre De Grasse, Trayvon Bromell, Omar McLeod, and Adam Gemili?
June 18, 2022

5 Thoughts on Paris Diamond League - Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Still Has it, Winfred Yavi 8:56 Steeple

Our big thoughts on the 2022 Paris Diamond League meet where SAFP blasted a 10.67 and Winfred Yavi moved to #4 all-time in the steeple.
August 21, 2021

2021 Pre Classic Recap: Elaine Thompson-Herah Scares 100m WR, Sha'Carri Richardson Humbled, Athing Mu, Courtney Frerichs American Records, Ingebrigsten, Kipyegon Keep Winning

Thompson-Herah was just .05 off FloJo's "world record." Jamaica swept the top-3 with SAFP (10.73) and Shericka Jackson (10.76) while Richardson was dead last in 11.14. Also a who's who of men's distance running over 2-miles and solid sprint results from Noah Lyles (200m) and Andre De Grasse (100m).
October 27, 2020

With Christian Coleman Banned, Who Is the Men's 100-Meter Favorite for the 2021 Olympics?

Noah LylesAndre De GrasseTrayvon Bromell? ...Usain Bolt? We break down the contenders for the biggest prize in track & field and determine Noah Lyles may have benefitted the most from Coleman's ban.
January 22, 2020

How To Turn Pro In Track & Field, Part I: Finding an Agent

What happens between an athlete's final NCAA race and their professional debut? From finding an agent to signing a contract, our three-part series tells you everything you need to know.
September 28, 2019

Christian Coleman Is the New King of the 100 Meters -- And All That Comes With It

After Usain Bolt's retirement, Coleman had to wait two years to officially take over as the king of track and field marquee's event, but after a dominant victory tonight in 9.76, he is officially the fastest man in the world.
May 09, 2018

2018 Shanghai DL Preview: Paul Chelimo Tries to End US Sub-13 Drought; Drew Windle Battles Clayton Murphy in 800

Are you ready for some Saturday morning track and field? We hope so. Get up early and watch Paul Chelimo try to be the 7th American to break 13:00, Ethiopia's new 1500 star Samuel Tefera make his Diamond League debut, and Drew Windle clash with Clayton Murphy. Plus Keni Harrison, Justin Gatlin and a whole lot more.
May 02, 2018

It's Opening Day! 2018 Diamond League Kicks Off With Some Big Showdowns, Including Obiri vs. Simpson & Murphy vs. Kszczot vs. Korir

Track and field's opening day is Friday and the Doha DL looks like it will be spectacular. We break it all down for you here.
April 05, 2018

April 28: Drake Relays Men’s 100m Field Unveiled With Five Olympians Including Andre De Grasse

De Grasse will face Mike Rodgers and World LJ silver medalist Jarrion Lawson.
June 16, 2017

2017 BAUHAUS-Galan Preview: Oslo Rematches on Tap as Asbel Kiprop Returns & Luvo Manyonga Looks to Make Long Jump History

Will South African Luvo Manyonga, perhaps the hottest athlete in the world right now, break the long jump world record? How will Asbel Kiprop look in his first DL race since finishing last at Pre?
June 13, 2017

2017 Bislett Games Preview: Jakob Ingebrigtsen Tries to Lower Age-16 Mile World Record; Elijah Manangoi, Caster Semenya & Margaret Wambui Lead Fields

Elijah Manangoi headlines the 1500, all of Rio medallists in the women's 800 will clash, and 16-year-old sensation Jakob Ingebrigtsen will race in front of the home fans in the "Dream Mile" which is being set up just for him. *IAAF preview.
May 25, 2017

2017 Prefontaine Classic Saturday Preview: What A Meet - Is This The Greatest Pre Classic Ever?

Some of the events at the 2017 Pre Classic are without a doubt better than the 2017 Rio Olympic finals. We're so excited we even preview the men's pole vault and women's 200 but we also will see a loaded women's 1500 with Faith Kipyegon, Laura Muir and Jenny Simpson and possibly the youngest sub-4 mile in history.
May 05, 2017

Ronald Kwemoi Announces Himself in the 3K, A Historically Fast Women's Steeple, A BOMB From Thomas Rohler in the Javelin & Much More As the 2017 DL Season Kicks Off in Doha

Track and field's opening day did not disappoint as the women's steeple was historically good, we're excited about the men's 5000 for the first time in years, and a new 21-year old star won an event in just his fourth attempt at the event ever in his life.
August 15, 2016

Usain Bolt Becomes First Man to Win Three Olympic 100-Meter Titles, Runs 9.81 to Defeat Justin Gatlin (9.89) Again

Bolt proved once again why he's the greatest sprinter of all time, passing Gatlin with 20 meters to go to win his third Olympic title. Canada's Andre De Grasse was third in a personal best of 9.91 seconds as his former college rival Travyon Bromell struggled and was last in 10.06.
August 10, 2016

Mens 100m: Usain Bolt Goes for History; Can the Americans Stop Him?

Usain Bolt is used to making history. Can he become the first man to win the same running event at three Olympics?
June 15, 2016

Start Lists For 2016 Harry Jerome Track Classic On Friday In Vancouver

Distance highlights include Duane Solomon in the 800; Cam Levins, Eric Jenkins and Jordan McNamara in the 1500, Don Cabral in the steeple, Melissa Bishop vs Brenda Martinez in the 800 and Shannon Rowbury vs Gabriele Grunewald in the 3000. A lot of good sprint and field action as well. *Vancouver Sun: Andre De Grasse, Derek Drouin, Ashton Eaton, Brianne Theisen-Eaton And Jeremy Wariner Highlight Non-Distance Action