With just two meets remaining in its inaugural season, Grand Slam Track rolls into Philadelphia on May 31 and June 1 riding a wave of momentum from the Miami event earlier in the month. Meanwhile, a reloaded group of Challengers look to steal some of the spotlight at Franklin Field from a notable Racer lineup …
Sharon Lokedi and Hellen Obiri will bring the energy of their exciting finish in April's Boston Marathon to the New York Mini 10K on June 7 as they were revealed as part of a loaded elite lineup, organizers announced on Wednesday. Lokedi ultimately denied Obiri a historic third straight win Boston, but will have her …
After a recent round of funding, Strava's valuation has reached $2.2 billion, including debt, based on a published report and statements from CEO Mike Martin on Thursday. According to the Wall Street Journal, the popular running and multisport exercise app just finished another round of fundraising led by Sequoia Capital with existing investors Jackson Square …
Organizers of a new controversial sporting exhibition that will allow athletes to use performance-enhancing drugs announced on Wednesday that sprints and hurdles will be included in its inaugural event in Las Vegas next year. Enhanced Games revealed that it plans an Olympic-style competition with eight different events that range from swimming, track and weightlifting and …
USA Track and Field confirmed on Friday that the New York Grand Prix is canceled and takes a popular meet off of the schedule of a busy outdoor season. The event was originally planned for June 21 and would have been held at Icahn Stadium. In a statement, USATF did not provide a reason for …
A runner died while on the course of the Brooklyn Half on Saturday morning, New York Police Department and race officials confirmed. Charles Rogers, 31, was part of the first wave of runners on the course when he "experienced a medical incident" just past the mile 8 mark on Ocean Parkway and 18th Avenue where …
Grand Slam Track organizers announced on Thursday that the league's upcoming meet in Philadelphia slated to kick off on May 30 would be cut to two days from the originally planned three. The new two day format — revealed just two weeks before the next meet — is a departure from the three days of …
Jakob Ingebrigtsen will likely delay the start of his outdoor campaign after reports from Norwegian media revealed on Monday that he suffered an Achilles injury. Ingebrigtsen, 24, was scheduled to head to training camp at altitude when he apparently suffered a slight Achilles tendon strain, halting plans to jump into an outdoor season that has …
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium were selected as the venues of the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, organizers announced on Thursday. "The venues selected for the 2028 Opening and Closing Ceremonies will highlight Los Angeles’s rich sporting history and cutting-edge future, showcasing the very best that LA has …
Daniel do Nascimento was handed a five-year ban by the Athletics Integrity Unit on Wednesday after an out-of-competition sample from 2024 revealed the presence of three banned substances. do Nascimento, 26, missed the 2024 Paris Olympic men's marathon following the positive test that was taken on July 4, 2024 during a training session in Kenya. …