ATHLETICS

RUTH CHEPNGETICH'S THREE-YEAR BAN ROCKS THE ATHLETICS WORLD

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The world of athletics has once again been rattled after Kenyan marathon champion Ruth Chepngetich was handed a three-year ban for testing positive for a prohibited substance. The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) confirmed that Chepngetich, a three-time Chicago Marathon winner and world record holder, tested positive for Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) in a sample collected on March 14. HCTZ, a diuretic commonly used to treat hypertension, is banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency due to its ability to mask other substances.

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LIGHTNING ON THE TRACK: TEEN SENSATION GOUT GOUT RUNS SUB-10 TWICE IN ONE DAY

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In a day that lit up the track in Perth, 17-year-old Australian sprinter Gout Gout turned heads around the world by breaking the 10-second barrier not once, but twice in the same day during the under-20 100m at the Australian Athletics Championships. Though the tailwinds were too strong for either 9.99-second dash to count as an official personal best, the message was loud and clear—Gout Gout is a name the world should remember.

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ACT OF SPORTSMANSHIP SHINES AT WORLD ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS

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The men's 3,000m steeplechase qualifier at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo will not be remembered for its winners alone but for a moment of human kindness that captivated the crowd. Belgian runner Tim Van de Velde and Colombian competitor Carlos San Martín both endured heavy misfortunes during the race, but their decision to finish together has turned into one of the championship's defining images. Van de Velde, who had been leading the pack early on, collided with a barrier and crashed into the water obstacle, losing all chance of progressing. San Martín also struggled after clipping a hurdle and stumbling badly, an accident that later saw him leave the track in a wheelchair.

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GREAT BRITAIN'S AZU CLAIMS 60M GOLD FOR FIRST-EVER GLOBAL TITLE

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Great Britain's Jeremiah Azu sprinted to 60m gold in a dramatic photo finish at the World Athletics Indoor Championships, securing the first global title of his career. Just two weeks after his European indoor triumph, the 23-year-old equaled his personal best of 6.49 seconds to become a world champion. His victory was confirmed by the narrowest of margins, crossing the line one hundredth of a second ahead of Australian Lachlan Kennedy, who was initially displayed as the winner on the big screen in Nanjing, China. The gold medal marked the perfect conclusion to a whirlwind month for Azu, who celebrated the birth of his son just a week before winning his first individual international title.

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WORLD ATHLETICS IMPLEMENTS GENETIC TESTING FOR FEMALE ATHLETES' ELIGIBILITY

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Starting 1 September, athletes who wish to compete in the female category at world-ranking competitions will be required to undergo a one-time gene test, according to the global governing body, World Athletics. This regulation will apply to events such as the World Athletics Championships, which are scheduled for 13 to 21 September in Tokyo.

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ABDI NAGEEYE OF THE NETHERLANDS AND SHEILA CHEPKIRUI OF KENYA WITH WIN THE NEW YORK CITY MARATHON

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Abdi Nageeye and Sheila Chepkirui used strong kicks in the final mile to pull away from their nearest competitors and both win the New York City Marathon for the first time Sunday.

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KENYA DOMINATES IN THE BOSTON MARATHON

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Sharon Lokedi of Kenya won a thrilling Boston Marathon, defeating compatriot and two-time defending champion Hellen Obiri and shattering the course record in the process. Lokedi pulled away from her rival in the closing stages, finishing in 2:17:22, more than two and a half minutes faster than the previous record set by Buzunesh Deba in 2014.

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WORLD-CLASS ATHLETES COMPETE AT WOMEN ONLY ATHLOS EVENT IN NEW YORK

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The inaugural Athlos event, a groundbreaking track and field meet featuring only female athletes, took place in New York on Thursday, offering world-class competitors a chance to win unprecedented prize money. Launched by entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian, the meet aimed to showcase top-tier women's athletics, with race winners receiving $60,000—double the prize offered at the prestigious Diamond League finale.

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