Peru's Garcia Leon wins worlds' first gold in 20km race walk
EUGENE, Ore. :Peruvian Kimberly Garcia Leon won the first gold medal of the World Championships in Eugene, Oregon on Friday with her victory in the 20km race walk.
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Jamaica's Thompson-Herah gunning for elusive world gold
EUGENE, Ore. : Five-times Olympic gold medallist Elaine Thompson-Herah said on Friday she will not be satisfied until she can add an elusive individual World Championship title to her trophy case.
What to watch at the track and field world championships this weekend
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Uta Abe wins against fellow Olympic champion in Judo Grand Prix in Zagreb
The capital of Croatia, Zagreb, played host to its annual Grand Prix once again, and the competition was stacked with the best in the world.
How to watch World Athletics Championships online and on TV
The World Athletics Championships get underway in Eugene’s Hayward Field on Friday, kicking off 10 days of international competition that will see Great Britain’s track and field stars attempt to make their mark on the global stage.
Ireland into World Championship 4x400m relay final after a stunning display
The Ireland 4x400m mixed relay team are through to the final at the World Championships in Oregon after a blistering display in the heats, finishing second to gold medal contenders Domican Republic.
US into mixed relay final to set up golden farewell for Felix
EUGENE, Oregon : The sparse crowd on the opening morning of the World Athletics Championships were given something to cheer on Friday as the United States won their heat in the 4x400m mixed relay, the first track event of the meeting.
Polish hammer rivals Fajdek, Nowicki advance as worlds get subdued start
EUGENE, Ore. : Poland's Pawel Fajdek began his bid for a fifth straight world title in the men's hammer throw with a 80.09-metre effort in qualification on the opening day of the championships on Friday.