World Athletics lists Okpekpe 10km Road Race as next stop in calendar
Okpekpe race. Photo/Twitter/EdoDigiComms
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Sports Minister excited as Nnamani, others rule AFN’s all comers in Abuja
[files] President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Tonobok Okowa
Diamond League: Gabby Thomas equals Doha record in the women’s 200m, Dina Asher-Smith takes third place
Gabby Thomas equalled a Doha Diamond League record after storming to victory in the women’s 200m. Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson came second with a season-best time of 22:07, while Britain's Dina Asher-Smith came third with a personal best of 22:37. Ad/> There was a huge shock in the women’s 400m, as double Olympic champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo of the Bahamas could only finish third.
Asher-Smith third as Thomas claims 200m victory in Doha
Dina Asher-Smith started her 2022 outdoor season by finishing third in the 200m in the opening Wanda Diamond League meet of the season in Doha. On the same track that she claimed world gold on three years ago, Asher-Smith produced a solid time of 22.37s but could not match winner Gabby Thomas. Ad/> American Thomas, an Olympic bronze medallist last summer, set a new meeting record of 21.98s to claim victory with Shericka Jackson second in 22.07s.
Dina Asher-Smith finishes third in 200m at Diamond League opener in Doha
World 200 metres champion Dina Asher-Smith had to settle for third place in her Diamond League opener in Doha.
Cameroon add French mix to strengthen squad ahead of World Cup
YAOUNDE : Cameroon named three former French junior internationals on Friday in a squad of 34 for next month's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Kenya and Burundi as they look for players to strengthen their side ahead of the World Cup in Qatar.
Letesenbet Gidey, world-record holder in 5000m, 10,000m, sets marathon debut
Ethiopian Letesenbet Gidey, the world-record holder at 5000m, 10,000m and the half marathon, will make her marathon debut in Valencia, Spain, on Dec. 4.
New £1 coin to be released in 2023 which will celebrate 'history of the UK in the 21st century'
A brand new £1 coin will enter circulation in 2023 to mark the 40 years since the first ever one was released into the public.