Gene tests: World Athletics new rule for women’s events begins
Within the scientific community there is also some opposition. Andrew Sinclair, a professor of translational genomics at the University of…
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Sprinter Richardson apologizes while addressing domestic violence arrest | Athletics News
100m champion Sha’Carri Richardson addresses domestic violence arrest and apologizes to boyfriend Christian Coleman. Sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson has addressed her…
Italian athlete dies at World Games in China | Athletics News
Mattia Debertolis discovered unconscious during an orienteering event in Chengdu on August 8 and died four days later. Italian orienteering…
Shots fired at youth World Cup water polo women’s game in Brazil | Athletics News
Water polo players briefly left the pool after shots were fired near an under-20 World Cup game in Brazil. Brazilian…
Jonathan Edwards’ 30-year-old triple jump world record ‘not a good sign for athletics’
When Edwards arrived at Gothenburg’s Ullevi Stadium, no-one had ever jumped beyond 18 metres in ‘legal’ wind conditions. Within the…
UK Athletics Championships: Dina Asher-Smith & Zharnel Hughes break championship records
After dedicating his 100m victory to his aunt, whose funeral he had to miss to be present at the trials,…
UK Athletics Championships: Zharnel Hughes and Amy Hunt win 100m titles
Caudery won the pole vault with a first-time clearance of 4.45m, before pushing herself to equal her best performance of…
Megan Romano: Enhanced Games signs first female athlete | Athletics News
Megan Romano announced as first female competitor at 2026 debut of Olympic-style Enhanced Games in Las Vegas. The Olympic-style sport…
UK Athletics Championships: Max Burgin sets sights on world podium after ‘stalling’
Whatever happens next, Max Burgin will make sure he experiences Tokyo this year. The record-breaking 23-year-old has already booked an…
World Athletics introduces one-time genetic test for athletes wanting to compete in female category for world ranking competitions
In a frequently asked questions page published by World Athletics, the test is described as being “extremely accurate” and states…