Athletics

Bolt comparisons a 'privilege' - Dambile
South African sprinter Sinesipho Dambile says comparisons with Usain Bolt are a “privilege” as he targets World Championship and Olympic glory after a breakout season.
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Africa Sport
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1 day ago
Coe aims for African 'legacy' with 2029 World Championships
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Africa Sport
Posted
20 hours ago
Kipchoge, 41, breaks course record at Melbourne Marathon
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Athletics
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4 days ago
Kenya must be 'clean' to be credible, says Wada chief
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Athletics
Posted
7 October
South Africa hope to host first African Olympics
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Olympic Games
Posted
6 October
'I reduced my running because of urine leaks' – Commonwealth finalist Korir
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Africa Sport
Posted
2 October
The Warm UP Track 2026: Nadine Visser - Good things come to those who wait. Audio, 52 minutes
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Athletics Shorts

Athletics video

'Superb' Kerr storms to 1500m win. Video, 00:02:04
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Athletics
Posted
13 September
'I loved it' - Andy Burnham completes Great North Run. Video, 00:01:35
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Athletics
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13 September
Werro prevails over rivals in close 800m battle. Video, 00:02:42
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Athletics
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12 September
Prime Minister Andy Burnham on competing at Great North Run. Video, 00:00:27
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Athletics
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13 September
Hodgkinson cruises into 800m final. Video, 00:04:09
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Athletics
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11 September

Athletics news

'Rock, paper, scissors' decides order of London Marathon races
A game of rock, paper, scissors is used to determine when the elite female and male races will take place at next year's two-day London Marathon.
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Athletics
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30 September
The Warm Up Track 2026: Sinesipho Dambile – Bolt had his era, I want to have mine. Audio, 54 minutes
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BBC World Service
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Rising star Henrich daring to dream of LA Olympics
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Olympic Games
Posted
28 September
Injured Assefa narrowly misses world record in Berlin
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Athletics
Posted
27 September
French hurdler Samba-Mayela given whereabouts ban
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Athletics
Posted
25 September
Record prize fund for 2028 European Championships
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Athletics
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22 September
Ingebrigtsen pipped to 5km road gold in Copenhagen
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Athletics
Posted
19 September

More athletics video

Alfred wins 200m as Hunt finishes third in Brussels. Video, 00:01:07
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Athletics
Posted
4 September
Second world record in Zurich goes to Russell in the 100m hurdles. Video, 00:01:39
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Athletics
Posted
27 August
Dos Santos breaks 400m hurdles world record in Zurich. Video, 00:02:40
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Athletics
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27 August
'Sensational' Hunt's historic European Championships. Video, 00:06:49
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Athletics
Posted
17 August
Hunt wins fourth gold as GB storm to mixed 4x100m relay victory Video, 00:04:30
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Athletics
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16 August

More athletics news

The World Athletics Championships come to Kenya. Audio, 25 minutes
Nairobi will host the World Athletics Championships in 2029
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Ngetich breaks women-only half-marathon record
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Athletics
Posted
20 September
Hodgkinson powers to Athlos win in speed suit
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Athletics
Posted
19 September
How the race they said women couldn't run took centre stage
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Athletics
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18 September
African greats inspired by the potential of Nairobi 2029
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Africa Sport
Posted
16 September
Sweeney ad a barrier for girls in sport - Hunt
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Athletics
Posted
15 September
The 'F1 of athletics'? Athlos set for London debut
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Athletics
Posted
17 September

Features and analysis

This is what women in sport look like - female athletes hit back
British sprinter Amy Hunt is among an array of female athletes criticising the controversial betting advert starring actress Sydney Sweeney.
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Athletics
Posted
14 September
Brands v country - Kerr ramps up kit battle after latest victory
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Athletics
Posted
14 September
How did the first Ultimate Championship go?
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Athletics
Posted
14 September
Are women better than men at endurance running?
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9 September
How student midwife became a European champion
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Manchester
Posted
29 August
'Are you not entertained?' - Hunt enters stardom with iconic quadruple
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Athletics
Posted
17 August
Why is the women's 800m record so tough to break?
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Athletics
Posted
12 August

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