India's Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has named a 32-member squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, featuring stars like Neeraj Chopra and emerging talents. The contingent, with 22 men and 10 women, includes strong representation in jumps and throws, with provisional selections for Chopra and Selva Prabhu pending future performances.
17-year-old American Cooper Lutkenhaus stunned Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi by winning the 800m at the Bislett Stadion in 1:42.08. Australian Gout Gout finished sixth in the 200m, receiving advice from Letsile Tebogo.
London will host an all-female Athlos athletics meeting on September 18, founded by Alexis Ohanian, aiming to be "F1 for track and field." The event at StoneX Stadium features top athletes like Sha'Carri Richardson and Gabby Thomas competing for a $2.1m prize pot.
Australian sprinter Eddie Nketia clocked a 9.74s 100m at a US college meet, but the time won't count due to a strong tailwind. He expressed optimism about future legal PBs and competing internationally.
Allyson Felix is targeting a remarkable Olympic return at Los Angeles 2028, driven by the pull of competing at home rather than expectations of success. The most decorated woman in track and field history is balancing family life with a measured comeback attempt, aiming to test her limits once more, even as she openly acknowledges the challenges of returning at 42.
Sabastian Sawe's historic sub-two-hour marathon at the London Marathon is being hailed as a potential 21st-century sporting equivalent to Sir Roger Bannister's four-minute mile. The article explores this comparison, examining the feat's significance, the technological advancements that enabled it, and its place among other legendary sporting achievements.
Usain Bolt has advised Australian sprint prodigy Gout Gout to surround himself with a strong support team to maintain focus and avoid distractions that come with track and field success. The 18-year-old, who has drawn comparisons to the Jamaican great, recently won the 200m title at the Australian Athletics Championships in 19.67 seconds and the under-20 100m in 10.21 seconds. Brisbane hosts the Olympics in 2032 where Gout is being talked about as a potential gold medallist.
Usain Bolt has urged rising Australian sprinter Gout Gout to find a good support network and stay focused on track and field as the 18-year-old's career accelerates. Gout retained the 200m title at the Australian Athletics Championships on 12 April in 19.67 seconds, beating Erriyon Knighton's world under-20 record and bettering Bolt's time from 2004. Bolt, who has previously said Gout "looks like young me", warned that distractions could derail his career. Gout is set to make his Diamond League debut in Oslo on 10 June but will skip the Commonwealth Games to focus on the World Under-20 Championships in Oregon in August.
