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sports3 days ago•5 min saved

Carolina Track & Field Opens 2026 with Record-Setting Home Opener

South Carolina opened 2026 with a dominant Gamecock Opener, collecting 16 wins and multiple program records. Tyson Williams set a new SC 300m program best at 32.22 seconds, while teammate Jathiyah Muhammad topped the women’s pole vault at 4.35m. The men dominated on the track (nine wins) and in the field (three), and the women secured seven wins, including a 1-2-3 finish in both the 200m and 300m with top NCAA times, plus Tristen Harris winning the 60m. The meet closed with two 4x400 relays (men 3:05.91; women 3:40.04). Next up is Clemson’s Orange & Purple Invitational on Jan. 23-24.

via University of South Carolina Athletics|

#college-athletics #indoor-season #records

sports29 days ago•2 min saved

Grand Slam Track Faces Bankruptcy and Uncertain Future Amidst Major Debts and Creditor Disclosures

World Athletics president Lord Coe emphasized the need to regulate the track and field calendar following the bankruptcy of Michael Johnson's Grand Slam Track, highlighting concerns about event sustainability, financial stability, and athlete protection amid new competitions and financial challenges.

via BBC|

#bankruptcy #event-calendar #michael-johnson

sports3 months ago•4 min saved

Anna Hall Wins Heptathlon Gold, Emulating Jackie Joyner-Kersee's Legacy

Anna Hall won the heptathlon at the World Championships, becoming the second American to do so, and honored her mentor Jackie Joyner-Kersee. Her victory marked a significant comeback after years of injuries and setbacks, and she expressed pride in bringing the title home. The event highlighted her resilience and growth, with other notable performances from Taliyah Brooks and Beatrice Chebet. The championships continue with upcoming relay finals and re-runs due to disqualifications.

via NBC Sports|

#anna-hall #heptathlon #jackie-joyner-kersee

sports3 months ago•2 min saved

Noah Lyles Ties Usain Bolt with Fourth 200m World Title

Noah Lyles won his fourth consecutive world 200m title, tying Usain Bolt's record, with a time of 19.52 seconds, despite returning from injury and aiming for a faster time. He expressed excitement for future competitions, including the 2027 Worlds, and reflected on his Olympic experiences, emphasizing that his world titles do not replace his Olympic gold.

via NBC Sports|

#200m #noah-lyles #sports

sports3 months ago•1 min saved

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Sets Historic 400m Record to Win World Gold

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone set the fastest women's 400m time in 40 years with 47.78 seconds to win gold at the world championships, marking a significant transition from hurdles to flat racing. Meanwhile, Botswana's Busang Collen Kebinatshipi won the men's 400m in 43.53 seconds, highlighting a successful night for Africa in track events.

via The Guardian|

#record #sports #sydney-mclaughlin-levrone

sports3 months ago•1 min saved

Fred Kerley Joins Controversial Enhanced Games After Suspension

Fred Kerley, a former world sprint champion, has joined the no-testing Enhanced Games, a new league set to debut in Las Vegas in 2025, despite his ongoing ban for missed doping tests and legal issues. The league offers significant prize money and aims to push athletic limits outside traditional doping regulations, drawing mixed reactions from sports authorities.

via AP News|

#enhanced-games #fred-kerley #no-drug-testing

sports3 months ago•2 min saved

Sprinter Kerley Signs with Enhanced Games

Suspended American sprinter Fred Kerley has committed to the no-testing Enhanced Games, a controversial event promising no drug testing and high monetary rewards, raising concerns from official sports authorities about athlete health and integrity.

via ESPN Singapore|

#doping #enhanced-games #fred-kerley

sports3 months ago•1 min saved

Fred Kerley Makes History as First American Male Track Athlete at Enhanced Games

Fred Kerley, a prominent American sprinter and Olympic medalist, has joined the Enhanced Games, a controversial sports event allowing athletes to use performance-enhancing drugs without testing, aiming to push human limits through science. Despite his suspension for whereabouts failures and recent legal issues, Kerley sees this as an opportunity to become the fastest human ever.

via Yahoo Sports|

#enhanced-games #fred-kerley #olympic

sports3 months ago•1 min saved

Olympic Sprinter Fred Kerley Joins Controversial Enhanced Games

Suspended American sprinter Fred Kerley has committed to the no-testing Enhanced Games, aiming to push his limits without traditional doping restrictions, despite ongoing legal and suspension issues.

via ESPN|

#doping #enhanced-games #fred-kerley

sports4 months ago•5 min saved

Cordell Tinch Transforms from Salesman to 110m Hurdles World Champion

Cordell Tinch, after working various jobs and taking a break from track, won the 110m hurdles at the World Championships in Tokyo with a time of 12.99 seconds, marking a remarkable comeback and achievement in his athletic career.

via NBC Sports|

#110m-hurdles #cordell-tinch #olympic-trials

sports4 months ago•3 min saved

Jamaican Sprinting Shines as Seville and Jefferson-Wooden Dominate at World Championships

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, a village kid from South Carolina, won the world 100m title in Tokyo with a time of 10.61 seconds, becoming the fourth-fastest woman in history and marking a significant achievement after her Olympic bronze. Jamaican Oblique Seville won the men's 100m, ending a Jamaican drought since Bolt's retirement, while Americans Tara Davis-Woodhall and Valarie Allman secured their first world titles in field events. The championships showcased remarkable performances and notable victories across track and field disciplines.

via NBC Sports|

#jamaica #melissa-jefferson-wooden #olympic-medals

sports4 months ago•1 min saved

2025 World Track and Field Championships Results

The 2025 World Track and Field Championships in Tokyo concluded with notable winners including Beatrice Chebet in the women's 10,000m and Ryan Crouser in men's shot put, with the U.S. winning the mixed 4x400m relay among other events.

via NBC Sports|

#nbc-sports #results #sports

sports4 months ago•2 min saved

U.S. Sprinter Erriyon Knighton Banned for Four Years Over Doping

US sprinter Erriyon Knighton was banned for four years after a positive test for anabolic steroids, despite claims of meat contamination; this bans him from the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and ends his hopes of competing there.

via AP News|

#anabolic-steroid #doping-ban #erriyon-knighton

sports4 months ago•2 min saved

Usain Bolt Believes Current Sprinters Won't Break His 100m Record

Usain Bolt expressed confidence that his world records in the 100m and 200m are unlikely to be broken soon, citing the current talent level and advancements in technology, but acknowledged that future athletes may eventually surpass his marks as the sport evolves.

via ESPN|

#records #sports #sprinters

sports4 months ago•10 min saved

Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships: Key Athletes, Events, and Viewing Guide

The upcoming World Track and Field Championships in Tokyo feature top athletes like Noah Lyles and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, with key events including sprints, hurdles, and distance races, highlighting Olympic champions aiming for historic wins and new stars emerging across a nine-day meet.

via NBC Sports|

#key-athletes #sports #storylines