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Keely Hodgkinson relishing Athing Mu challenge in 800m final

Hodgkinson is looking forward to facing the USA’s Mu in Eugene.

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2022

With Storied Career Solidified, Mo Farah Reveals His Deepest Secret to the World

On the eve of track and field’s historic party in Eugene, Ore., one of its most-loved stars shared that he was trafficked as a child.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 22, 2022

Noah Lyles Put on the Performance of a Lifetime to Become the U.S.’s Fastest Man

The 200-meter final at the world championships was the latest installment of an enticing rivalry, one that Lyles finished while making history.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 22, 2022

Jeruto claims steeplechase gold, Feng Bin wins women’s discus

Norah Jeruto set a World Championships record en route to winning the women’s 3,000 metres steeplechase gold while China’s Feng Bin outdid Olympic champion Valerie Allman in the discus final in Eugene, Oregon on Wednesday

The Hindu · Jul 21, 2022

Kelsey-Lee Barber, Peter Bol impress at World Athletics Championships

Reigning gold medallist Kelsey-Lee Barber is joined by Mackenzie Little in the women's javelin final, while Peter Bol wins his heat of the men's 800 metres at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon.

ABC News · Jul 21, 2022

Jake Wightman's stunning 1,500-meter win makes for surreal family moment

EUGENE, Ore. — In the uppermost row of Hayward Field's section 222, Geoff Wightman looked away from the men's 1,500-meter medal ceremony taking place on the track two decks of grandstands beneath him and allowed his gaze to drift into the Coburg Hills. He blinked twice, breathed deeply once and,…

Los Angeles Times · Jul 20, 2022

The Beautiful Mystique of the Hayward Field Tower

With the tower looming over the world championships in Eugene, one writer’s obsession with the out-of-place structure turned into an upset like many of the races held below.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 20, 2022

Jake Wightman: From a running family with dreams of hitting the top

Wightman is the new world champion after his 1500m victory in Eugene.

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022

Jake Wightman stuns 1500m field to claim world title as dad commentates

A pre-race outsider in a stellar field, the 28-year-old delivered Team GB’s first gold medal of the World Athletics Championships in Eugene

The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2022

Jake Wightman claims 1500m world title as his father commentates

Wightman took a stunning 1500m world title in Eugene

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022