If one fact was gleaned from the world of men’s steeplechasing in 2019 it was that Ethiopia is no longer prepared to play second fiddle to their great East African rivals Kenya.

While Africa is often associated with distance running, athletes from the continent have also left an indelible mark on the sprints at major championships.

New York Road Runners, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of the City of New York, have made the decision to cancel the New York city Marathon due to coronavirus-related health and safety concerns for runners, spectators, volunteers, staff, and the many partners and communities that support the event.

World Athletics and the International Athletics Foundation (IAF) this week announced that 193 athletes from 58 member federations will be offered one-time grants of USD 3000 through an Athlete Welfare Fund announced in April to help support professional athletes experiencing financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic.

During the stay at home orders implemented by countries to battle the Coronavirus pandemic in recent months, the world has fallen in love with running, according to a new and ongoing research study by ASICS whose initial findings has been released.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed the appointment of Dagmawit Girmay and Dagim Zinabu as the Women in Sport Commission.

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have signed an agreement to work together to promote health through sport and physical activity.

In 300 days’ time, the world’s best distance athletes will descend on New South Wales in Australia for the World Athletics Cross Country Championships Bathurst 2021 on March 20th.

The World Athletics (WA) has announced a USD 500,000 pledge to help athletes across the world affected by the pandemic. The WA and the International Athletics Foundation (IAF) have teamed up to start a fund for athletes who are struggling financially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach said he accepts that the coronavirus-hit Tokyo Games will have to be canceled if they cannot be held in 2021.