U.S. Olympic gold medalist track star went from $200,000-a-year sponsorship to $12-an-hour internship | Fortune
U.S. Olympic gold medalist track star went from $200,000-a-year sponsorship to $12-an-hour internship | Fortune “The news coverage came, but the sponsors didn’t,” warns Olympic champion Lauryn Williams. Andy Lyons—Getty Images Even for Olympic gold medalists, financial security isn’t guaranteed….
Back where he started: Omanyala ditches his coach of two years
Back Where He Started: Omanyala Ditches His Coach of Two Years. Divine Oduduru Omanyala, Kenya’s fastest man and sprint sensation, has made headlines once again—but this time not for his blistering speed on the track. The athlete has decided to…
Stockholm marathon winner Alene dies aged 30
The athletics world is mourning the untimely death of Ethiopian marathon champion Shewarge Amare Alene, who passed away on September 23, 2025, at the age of 30. Alene collapsed during a training session near Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and despite being…
Simulation reveals how 100m race between Jonah Lomu and Usain Bolt would end up
simulation-style narrative comparing a 100m sprint race between Jonah Lomu and Usain Bolt. It blends facts, stats, and some imaginative storytelling to bring the race to life: Simulation: The 100m Race Between Jonah Lomu and Usain Bolt Imagine a track…
UPDATED: Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu‘s no-case submission, orders him to enter defence
UPDATED: Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu‘s no-case submission, orders him to enter defence The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, dismissed the no-case submission filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), signalling that the…
Ex-runner Alvin Daniel calls again for track and field overhaul: Let’s find more stars – Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
Ex-runner Alvin Daniel calls again for track and field overhaul: Let’s find more stars – Trinidad and Tobago Newsday TT field athlete Keshorn Walcott shows the gold medal he won at the World Championships. – Photos by Angelo Marcelle Former…
The vanishing of Oscar Pistorius
“The Vanishing of Oscar Pistorius”, exploring his rise, fall, and the symbolic disappearance of the athlete from public admiration: The Vanishing of Oscar Pistorius Oscar Pistorius was once a symbol of triumph and perseverance. Born in 1986 in South Africa,…
9 area records set at the 2025 World Athletics Championships.
Here’s a detailed look at the nine area records that were set (or equalled) during the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo — what they were, who set them, and what they mean. If you want, I can also include…
Bolt inspires India’s next-gen sprinters at Mumbai meet
Bolt inspires India’s next-gen sprinters at Mumbai meet Last updated on: September 26, 2025 14:00 IST IMAGE: Usain Bolt with DreamSetGo’s founders, Monish Shah and Daniel D’Souza. Photograph: DreamSetGo Usain Bolt, the world’s fastest man, set Mumbai buzzing as he turned up for…
Josh Kerr reveals ‘grade two’ calf tear after 1500m World Championships final loss
Josh Kerr reveals ‘grade two’ calf tear after 1500m World Championships final loss. Published 18 September Kerr continued the race, dragged himself to the finish in four minutes 11.23 seconds, and concedes he “definitely did some more damage” in the…