Athletics
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‘I Knew I Was in Good Shape’: Marthe Koala Secures 6.77m Victory in Hengelo Ahead of French and Italian Rivals
Marthe Koala of Burkina Faso, a two-time African champion in long jump and heptathlon, leapt to a seasonal best of…
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Delighted Simbine Returns to Winning Ways With 100m Victory in Hengelo
Akani Simbine claimed victory in the men’s 100m with a time of 10.08 seconds at the FBK Games in Hengelo,…
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Femke Bol Savours First Outdoor 800m Victory
Reaction from Femke Bol Broeders was one of satisfaction and reflection after she claimed her first outdoor 800 metres victory…
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Top Nigerian Athletes Miss National Championships Amid Visa and Funding Challenges
After a day’s delay, the Nigerian Track and Field Championships finally commenced Sunday at the Sports Ground of Yaba College…
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Home-Based Athletes, Officials Demand Compensation Over AFN’s Last-Minute Date Change
Home-based athletes and stakeholders have expressed outrage and demanded compensation from the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) following a last-minute…
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Furore as AFN Shifts Nigerian Track and Field Championships Start Date
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has rescheduled the 2026 Commonwealth Games national trials from June 20-22 to June 21-23…
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‘I Wanted to Open With 48 Seconds and I Succeeded’: Paulino Delivers Statement Run With 48.91
Reigning Olympic champion Marileidy Paulino of the Dominican Republic delivered a commanding performance in the women’s 400m, clocking 48.91 seconds…
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Dambile Runs 19.74 to Win 200m at Doha Diamond League, Targets Commonwealth Gold
South Africa’s sprint sensation Sinesipho Dambile has declared his intent to claim gold at next month’s Commonwealth Games, sending a…
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Nigerian Track and Field Championships: Battle for Commonwealth Games Tickets Begins in Lagos
The stage is set for the biggest track and field event in Nigeria, the Nigerian Track and Field Championships. This…
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Home-Based Athletes Plan Protest Over Non-Payment of AFN Golden League Prize Money
Home-based athletes have announced plans to stage a protest over the non-payment of prize money from the Athletics Federation of…
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