Australian Olyslagers wins high jump after long rain delay
TOKYO :Australia’s Nicola Olyslagers, twice an Olympic silver medallist, won the women’s world high jump gold on Sunday, but only after a nervous wait during a long rain suspension.
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Lyles and Jefferson-Wooden lead US to sprint relay double
TOKYO :The United States finished the world championships in style as Noah Lyles and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden completed memorable individual weeks by helping their country to emphatic golds in both 4x100 metre relays in driving rain on Sunday.
Botswana make history with 4x400m relay gold, US take women's title
TOKYO :Botswana produced a brilliant performance to win the men's world 4x400 metres relay in atrocious conditions on Sunday, edging out the United States and South Africa in a blanket finish to become the first African winners of the event.
Coe acclaims championship for the ages
TOKYO :World Athletics President Sebastian Coe said the 20th edition of the World Athletics Championships, which ends on Sunday evening, had been "extraordinary" and praised the people of Tokyo for creating such a great stadium atmosphere.
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Live Ironman Wales updates as thousands of athletes take over Tenby
Thousands of athletes are taking over a Welsh seaside town for a gruelling sports event. Endurance race Ironman Wales is returning to Tenby, Pembrokeshire, on Sunday, September 20.
US through to 4x400 final, South Africa miss out on 4x100
TOKYO :The United States grasped their second chance to progress to the final of the men's 4x400 metres relay after comfortably beating Kenya in a slightly surreal winner-takes-all run-off at the World Athletics Championships on Sunday.
Wisconsin's Fickell gets support from AD after loss to Maryland - ESPN
Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh voiced his support for coach Luke Fickell and the program following Saturday's 27-10 home loss to Maryland, which featured several «Fire Fickell!» chants by the student section.