Cherotich takes women's 3,000m steeplechase gold in Tokyo
TOKYO :Kenya's Faith Cherotich overhauled reigning champion Winfred Yavi on the last lap to win women's 3,000m steeplechase gold at the world championships on Wednesday.
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American Moon vaults to history with third straight world title
TOKYO :American Katie Moon leapt to the pole vault gold medal at the world championships on Wednesday in a thrilling final to become the first woman to win a third consecutive world title in the event.
Lyles makes smooth start to 200m bid
TOKYO :Noah Lyles began his bid for a fourth successive world 200 metres title in relaxed fashion on Wednesday when he cruised through his heat in 19.99 seconds.
Milano 2026 Games sliding centre exceeds expectations, IOC says
MILAN, Italy :A controversial new sliding centre for next year's Milano-Cortina Winter Games has exceeded expectations despite having been built under extremely tight deadlines, the International Olympic Committee said on Wednesday.
Milano 2026 torch relay will attract attention but security plans good, says IOC
MILAN, Italy :There is full trust in security planning for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Games torch relay, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Wednesday, days after pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted the Vuelta a Espana cycling race.
Discus inferno: Australia's Denny eyes Tokyo throwdown with world record holder Alekna
MELBOURNE :Australian discus king Matt Denny is chasing his first world championships medal in Tokyo and will do it alongside the man he regards as both the benchmark and a drinking buddy: world record holder Mykolas Alekna.
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Canada names Olympic hopefuls for short track speed skating World Tour team
Reigning national champions Courtney Sarault and William Dandjinou highlight Canada's 12-person short track speed skating team for this fall's World Tour campaign.