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Who Will Be The IAAF Women's Athlete Of The Year?

Last week, we dissected the men’s field for the IAAF Athlete of the Year. Today, I’ll run through the final 11 for the women’s award. It’s a competitive group, with at least four with a compelling cases to win. Here are the nominees:

Oct 29, 2019, Pro

Who Will Be The IAAF Men's Athlete Of The Year?

The IAAF announced the 11 men’s finalists for 2019 Athlete of the Year on Monday. 

Oct 14, 2019, Pro

Two Wild Weeks: 10 Unbelievable Running Stories From The Last 14 Days

Between the World Championships, Alberto Salazar's anti-doping ban, a 1:59:40 marathon, and a women's marathon world record, it has been a wild two-week span in the running world.

Oct 13, 2019

Can Mo Farah Break Through The Noise In Chicago?

On Sunday, Mo Farah returns to the Chicago Marathon course that hosted his best marathon performance to date. In 2018, Farah ran 2:05:11 to break the European record and give him the first major marathon victory of his career. 

Oct 11, 2019, Pro

Winners/Losers: 2019 IAAF World Championships

The 2019 IAAF World Championships were a whirlwind of brilliant performances, controversy, and many a laser-light show.

Oct 9, 2019, Pro

Day 10 Grades: Cheruiyot Pummels 1500m, Upset Win For Ali

Timothy Cheruiyot won his first world title by leading wire-to-wire in the 1500m, Nia Ali upset Keni Harrison and Danielle Williams in the high hurdles and a former DIII runner anchored Team USA to gold.

Oct 6, 2019, Pro

IAAF World Champs Photo Album: Day Ten

IAAF World Athletics Champs day ten photo album by Travis Miller.

Oct 6, 2019, Pro

MEDAL COUNT: 2019 IAAF World Championships

MEDAL COUNT: 2019 IAAF World Championships

Oct 6, 2019

Nia Ali Stuns World Leader For Gold, Harrison Earns First Global Medal

From Olympic silver to world gold.

Oct 6, 2019

U.S. 4x4 Domination, 100m Hurdles Gold & Silver Highlight Final Day In Doha

The tenth and final day of the 2019 IAAF World Outdoor Track & Field Championships is going down today in Doha, Qatar, where we'll see conclusions to the women's long jump, men's 1500m, men's javelin, men's 10,000m, women's 100m hurdles, and the men's and women's 4x400m relays—follow along with our live updates below by refreshing this page frequently!

Oct 6, 2019, Pro

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Day 9 Grades: Shot Put, 1500 Go Crazy

Most everything on day nine of the IAAF World Championships was superb, which means lots of high marks. I promise, I’m not usually such an easy grader. 

Oct 6, 2019, Pro

Sifan Hassan Sets 1500m Championship Record In Wake Of Salazar Ban

The 2019 World Championships have been like two separate meets for Sifan Hassan. When she won the 10,000m on Sep. 28, it was her first world title. Her coach, Alberto Salazar, was there to witness it.

Oct 6, 2019

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IAAF World Champs Photo Album: Day Nine

IAAF World Athletics Champs day nine photo album by Travis Miller.

Oct 5, 2019, Pro

Men's 4x100m Relay Smashes American Record For Gold

A star-studded quartet of Christian Coleman, Mike Rodgers, Justlin Gatlin and Noah Lyles teamed up to win the gold medal in the 4x100m relay at the IAAF World Championships in 37.10, a new American record, championship record and the third-fastest mark ever recorded. 

Oct 5, 2019

Sifan Hassan Wins In 3:51; Houlihan Breaks AR But Finishes Off The Podium

Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands became the first person ever to win both the 10k and 1500m at a global championships today at the IAAF World Championships in Doha, Qatar, as her blazing 3:51.95 championship record shocked track fans and raised eyebrows.

Oct 5, 2019