Athletics Illustrated

Athletics Illustrated has been in circulation since 2010. In 2013, it briefly became part of the Milesplit.US network, operating under the combined name of Athletics Illustrated and Milesplit Canada. Currently, Milesplit is included in the Flotrack family of publications. The majority of Athletics Illustrated's content is produced in CP Style English, catering to a worldwide readership. Occasionally, it may present articles in British English or AP Style when suitable. The publication is dedicated to delivering well-researched and insightful editorial pieces that encourage interest in athletics. It features profiles, interviews, and comprehensive opinion articles. Athletics Illustrated keeps its audience updated with daily coverage of current news, political issues, corruption, and recent events and performances in the sport. While most content is available in written format, you can also find interviews and event coverage in video and podcast formats.

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Birmingham 2026 unveils championships timetable and ticket info

2 days ago | athleticsillustrated.com | Christopher Kelsall

Great Britain has hosted a number of international competitions over the past 20 years, including the 2012 London Olympic Games. There were also the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games and the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Great Britain also hosted the 2017 World Athletics Championships. Athletes are currently lobbying the government to support a bid for the 2029 World Athletics Championships. Next is the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
Russian doper Guliyev about to lose Olympic silver medal

2 days ago | athleticsillustrated.com | Christopher Kelsall

Former Russian 800-metre runner Ekaterina Guliyev’s upgraded second-place result from the London 2012 Olympic Games has been disqualified after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed her appeal against a four-year doping ban. In reaching its judgement, CAS upheld the decision to disqualify the 34-year-old’s results from 17 July 2012 to 20 October 2014, confirming the loss of her reallocated Olympic silver medal.
Men’s discus and men’s hammer throw is set for Prefontaine

2 days ago | athleticsillustrated.com | Christopher Kelsall

Roje Stona is the reigning Olympic gold medalist and Olympic record-holder, with a PB of 70.00m. 🇱🇹 Mykolas Alekna is the reigning Olympic silver medalist and current world record-holder (75.56m). 🇸🇪 Daniel Ståhl is the reigning World Champion and 2020 Olympic gold medalist, with a PB of 71.86m. Ethan Katzberg is the reigning Olympic and World Champion, with a PB of 84.38m (276’ 10”), currently ranked #1 in the world.
3-year ban for Indian athlete Varsha Tekam

3 days ago | athleticsillustrated.com | Christopher Kelsall

The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), an independent agency started by World Athletics and granted full authority to oversee issues related to do with the World Anti-Doping Agency Code, has focused on Category-A countries like Kenya. Kenya has been in the spotlight due to excessive doping by its athletes. More recently, Ethiopian and Indian athletes have been receiving suspensions or bans for doping, Athlete Biological Passport blood value anomalies, evading doping control officers and other issues.
Rwandan leads competitive field at 2025 Under Armour Toronto 10K

3 days ago | athleticsillustrated.com | Christopher Kelsall

By Paul GainsSalome Nyirarukundo returns to the Under Armour Toronto 10K on Saturday, June 14th in search of the victory that has eluded her the past two years. The Rwandan finished second in both the 2024 and 2023 editions of this Canada Running Series race and would like nothing more than to reach the top step on the podium this time. “Absolutely, you know, I am a very competitive woman, I am always trying to improve myself, racing better and better,” says the 27-year-old Ottawa resident.
British unite to call on government to back '29 World Champs

4 days ago | athleticsillustrated.com | Christopher Kelsall

British Athletics has released a letter from over 100 of Britain’s most notable athletes. They want the British government to back the 2029 World Athletics Championships bid. Britain hosted the 2017 London Athletics Championships. Some cities are awarded the World Championships after the Olympic Games. For example, London hosted the 2012 Olympics. Beijing hosted in 2015 and is scheduled to host again in 2027. Athens hosted both as Tokyo will later this year.
23-year-old Ethiopian marathon runner suspended for 22 months

5 days ago | athleticsillustrated.com | Christopher Kelsall

© Copyright – 2025 – Athletics IllustratedTwenty-three-year-old Ethiopian, Tadu Teshome Nare, has been suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for 22 months. She missed three tests in 12 months, which is equal to testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug (PED) the first time. The punishment is typically four years. She received a reduced suspended due to admitting fault, but only after the third misssed test.
Marco Arop dominates Grand Slam Track middle-distance

6 days ago | athleticsillustrated.com | Christopher Kelsall

© Copyright – 2025 – Athletics Illustrated Canada’s Marco Arop doubled down during this past weekend’s Grand Slam Track (GST) in Philadelphia at Franklin Field. He won the 800 metre race in a time of 1:43.03. The 26-year-old then finished fourth in the 1500m, clocking 3:35.38. In the metric mile, Arop was beaten by a world-class field of athletes who specialize in the distance. He does not. Great Britain’s Josh Kerr won in 3:34.44.
National 800 metre records go down at Memorial Irena Szewińska

1 week ago | athleticsillustrated.com | Christopher Kelsall

The seventh Memorial Irena Szewińska meet in Bydgoszcz, Poland, proved an exciting night overall, but specifically for the 800 metre event. Swiss athlete Audrey Werro ran to a terrific new national record in the 800m event. Werro bettered her own national record with a 1:57.25 performance. It was a half-second improvement on her previous record of 1:57.76 from her run in Bellinzona in 2023.
Mattoni Half Marathon with exclusive European-only elite field

1 week ago | athleticsillustrated.com | Christopher Kelsall

The 13th edition of the Mattoni Half Marathon České Budějovice is a World Athletics Road Race Label and is certified by European Athletics. It serves as the second of four races in the EuroHeroes series. The course will see an elite field exclusively composed of European distance runners, featuring 16 men and 14 women from eleven countries. The strong starting list includes last year’s EuroHeroes champions and defending winners in České Budějovice.