World athletics news
Here are the latest news and updates from the world of athletics:
Recent Results
- Diamond League: The 2023 Diamond League season kicked off in Doha, Qatar, with world champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen winning the 1500m in 3:29.47.
- World Indoor Championships: The 2023 World Indoor Championships took place in Belgrade, Serbia, with the United States winning the overall medal count.
- European Indoor Championships: The 2023 European Indoor Championships were held in Istanbul, Turkey, with Great Britain's Jake Wightman winning the 1500m gold medal.
Upcoming Events
- World Championships: The 2023 World Athletics Championships are scheduled to take place in Budapest, Hungary, from August 19-27.
- European Championships: The 2023 European Athletics Championships will be held in Munich, Germany, from August 1-6.
- Diamond League Finals: The 2023 Diamond League Finals will take place in Zurich, Switzerland, on September 8.
Athlete News
- Eliud Kipchoge: The Kenyan distance runner has announced that he will retire from professional athletics after the 2024 Olympic Games.
- Wayde van Niekerk: The South African sprinter has been banned from competition for two years after testing positive for a banned substance.
- Christian Coleman: The American sprinter has been cleared to compete after a two-year ban for missing three drug tests was overturned.
Rule Changes
- High Jump: The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has introduced a new high jump technique, allowing athletes to use a "flying" approach.
- Pole Vault: The IAAF has also introduced a new pole vault technique, allowing athletes to use a "flying" approach.
Injury News
- Mo Farah: The British distance runner has been ruled out of the 2023 World Championships due to a calf injury.
- Dina Asher-Smith: The British sprinter has been sidelined with a hamstring injury and is unlikely to compete at the 2023 World Championships.
Other News
- Athletics Funding: The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has announced a new funding package to support athletics development around the world.
- Athletics Governance: The IAAF has announced a new governance structure, aimed at increasing transparency and accountability within the organization.