Tag: Track and Field
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Sam Ruthe Shatters Under-16 1000m World Record at Tauranga Twilight
New Zealand Track Legend in the Making Sam Ruthe etched his name deeper into the record books with a stunning performance at the Tauranga Twilight meeting. On his home track, the 16-year-old sprinted through the 1000 metres in 2 minutes 17.82 seconds, an effort that not only set a new personal best but also shattered…
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A Passing of the Torch: China’s Winter Training Camp Signals Fresh Ambitions
Setting the Stage: A Nation’s Winter Commitment In December, the Chinese national athletics team converged on Nanning, in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, for a decisive 16-day winter training camp. The gathering marked more than routine conditioning; it was a deliberate reaffirmation of purpose as a nation looks ahead to a succession of high-stakes events.…
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From Melissa Jefferson-Wooden to T’Mars McCallum: 5 Team USA Stars Who Ruled 2025
Introduction: A banner year for Team USA track The 2025 season rewrote the landscape of American track and field, with a fresh wave of talent and veterans delivering defining performances. From breathtaking sprints to electrifying hurdles, Team USA asserted itself as a powerhouse across disciplines. Here are the five standout stars who ruled the year,…
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Five USA Stars Who Ruled Track in 2025: Jefferson-Wooden, Tinch, and More
Introduction: A New Golden Year for Team USA Track 2025 marked a watershed year for American track and field. From blistering sprints to dramatic hurdle battles, five Team USA stars elevated the nation’s status on the world stage. At the center of the stories are Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Cordell Tinch, and several rising talents who showed…
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Obiena: A Scary Yet Rewarding Duel With Thai Challenger
Chonburi Showdown: Obiena Bares Teeth in Tight Pole Vault Duel In a competition that tested nerves as much as technique, Olympic pole vault star EJ Obiena found himself in a rare and nerve-wracking battle that kept spectators on edge. The Filipino veteran admitted he “enjoyed, hated” the intense duel with Thai challenger Amsamarang Patsapong, a…
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No guarantee Grand Slam Track will be allowed back, warns World Athletics
The warning from World Athletics World Athletics has issued a stark caution regarding the future of the Michael Johnson-led Grand Slam Track. In court filings released this week, the global governing body signaled that the league may not be permitted to return in 2026, even if it succeeds in settling its substantial debts. The statements…
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Starting Light: Tech Edge at Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics Aims to Elevate Deaf Awareness
Innovating for Inclusion: The Starting Light Concept As Tokyo hosts the 2025 Deaflympics, a small but signaling piece of technology is making a big impact on accessibility and visibility for the deaf community. The developer behind the new “starting light” device envisions it not merely as a tool for precision in racing, but as a…
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LA28 Schedule Unveiled: Women’s 100m Opens Athletics as NZ Eyes Rugby Sevens Glory
LA28 Schedule Unveiled: A Day of Championship Potential for NZ Fans The official LA28 Olympic schedule has been released, and it promises a compelling opening for athletics, with the Women’s 100m dash taking center stage as the curtain-raiser for a packed Games calendar. For New Zealand fans, the day also carries significant prospects across rugby…
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Women’s 100m to Kick-Start LA28: Athletics Set to Span the Entire Olympic Games
Introduction: A Historic Opening for Athletics at LA28 The Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games are set to inaugurate a historic era for track and field. For the first time ever, athletics will span the entire Olympic period, kicking off with the women’s 100m on day one and continuing through to the final day of the…
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Athletics to Span LA28: Women’s 100m Opens a Packed Olympic Schedule
LA28 Ushers in a Historic Olympic Schedule for Athletics The final schedule for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games confirms a milestone for track and field: athletics will be staged across the entire Olympic period, beginning on day one and concluding with the last event on the final day. This marks the first time the…