LONDON: Sweden’s pole vault sensation Mondo Duplantis and American sprint and hurdles star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone were named World Athletes of the Year on Sunday, capping off stellar seasons for both athletes. Read More: Pakistan grabs three bronze medals in World Fitness Championship Duplantis, 26, retained his gold medal at the World Championships in Tokyo in September, breaking […]
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Transgender athletes banned from women’s events
PARIS: Transgender women, regardless of testosterone levels, will no longer be allowed to compete in female track and field events, World Athletics president Sebastian Coe announced Thursday, citing fairness over inclusion. Coe said no transgender athlete who had gone through male puberty would be permitted to compete in female world ranking competitions from March 31. […]
World Athletics Championships Sizzling Coleman leaves Doha cold with 100m win
American Christian Coleman scorched to the 100 metres World Championship gold medal on Saturday but the crowning of the world’s fastest man could generate no more buzz than the air conditioning in a half-empty Khalifa Stadium. Coleman, runner-up to Justin Gatlin two years ago in London, did his part to send a jolt of excitement […]