Atletica news

Here are some recent news and updates from the world of athletics:

Track and Field

• World Athletics Championships: The 2022 World Athletics Championships are scheduled to take place in Eugene, Oregon, USA, from July 15 to 24, 2022.
• Diamond League: The 2022 Diamond League season is underway, with the first meeting taking place in Doha, Qatar, on May 13, 2022.
• Olympic Qualifying: The Olympic qualifying period for the 2024 Paris Olympics has begun, with athletes vying for spots on their national teams.

Road Running

• Boston Marathon: The 126th Boston Marathon took place on April 18, 2022, with Eliud Kipchoge winning the men's race and Edna Kiplagat winning the women's race.
• London Marathon: The 2022 London Marathon took place on April 3, 2022, with Eliud Kipchoge setting a new course record in the men's race and Joyciline Jepkosgei winning the women's race.

Cross-Country

• World Cross-Country Championships: The 2022 World Cross-Country Championships are scheduled to take place in Bathurst, Australia, on February 19, 2022.

Athlete News

• Eliud Kipchoge: The Kenyan distance runner has announced that he will retire from professional athletics after the 2024 Paris Olympics.
• Wayde van Niekerk: The South African sprinter has announced that he will retire from professional athletics due to a series of injuries.
• Caster Semenya: The South African middle-distance runner has announced that she will compete in the 800m and 1500m events at the 2022 World Athletics Championships.

Rules and Regulations

• Doping: The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has announced that it will be introducing new rules to combat the use of gene editing technology in sports.
• Transgender Athletes: The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has announced that it will be introducing new rules to govern the participation of transgender athletes in international competitions.