Zharnel Hughes into World Championship semi-finals after finishing second
Zharnel Hughes predicted fireworks in the 100m after reaching the semi-final at the World Championships in Eugene, Oregon.
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Long jump champion Gayle fails to advance at worlds
EUGENE, Ore. : Jamaican long jumper Tajay Gayle's title defence at the World Championships came to an abrupt end on Friday after he committed three fouls in qualification in Eugene, Oregon.
Olympic champion El Bakkali gets speedy start to world steeplechase bid
EUGENE, Ore. : Morocco's Olympic champion Soufiane El Bakkali got his bid for a first world title off to a strong start on Friday by producing the fastest time of the 3,000 metres steeplechase heats in Eugene, Oregon.
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.
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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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.