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Marathon World Record-holder Kelvin Kiptum Killed In Car Crash In Kenya

Marathon world record-holder and Paris Olympic favourite Kelvin Kiptum died in a car crash in western Kenya, police said Monday.

International Business Times

Kelvin Kiptum, men's marathon world record holder, dies in a car crash

World Athletics confirmed the 24-year-old died in his native Kenya alongside his coach, Gervais Hakizimana.

WEKU

Latin Women In Sports: Yulimar Rojas, a Source of Pride for Venezuelans and Latinos in General

After winning silver in Rio 2016, Rojas won the gold in Tokyo 2020

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Ugandan Olympic runner Benjamin Kiplagat 'found with fatal stab wounds' as police launch murder hunt

Ugandan Olympic runner found in car with fatal stab wounds near training camp

Evening Standard

Athletics supremo Coe hits out at high ticket prices at Paris Olympics

Organisers of next year's Olympic Games in Paris were under pressure on Tuesday to reconsider the cost of tickets during the two-week extravaganza following a warning from top athletics administrator Sebastian Coe that high prices could leave embarrassing gaps in stadiums.

Radio France Internationale

Don't Let Athletes' Families Miss Out At Paris Olympics, Says Coe

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said Monday that the tickets for the Paris Olympics are "expensive" and pleaded for the families of athletes to be given priority by organisers.

International Business Times

Lord Coe fears fans and athletes could be priced out of 2024 Paris Olympics

The 67-year-old is concerned over sky-high costs to watch athletics at next summer’s Games.

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Coe sounds warning over Paris 2024 athletics prices with tickets up to €990

The World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe, has expressed concern over ticket prices for the Olympic Games next year, warning they will price out genuine fans

The Guardian - UK

Seb Coe criticises Paris Olympic bosses amid £595 ticket furore

Tickets start from as much as £595 for certain events

Evening Standard

Lyles and Kipyegon named track athletes of the year

American sprinter Noah Lyles and Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon were named the men’s and women’s track athletes of the year by World Athletics

The Hindu

Afghanistan conflict precipitates Moscow 1980 Olympics boycott

Ancient Greek philosophers would surely have loved the irony: a politician positing a position with the hope of avoiding politicisation.

Radio France Internationale

Russian and Belarusian athletes allowed to compete as neutrals at Paris 2024 Olympics

Russian and Belarusian athletes will be able to compete at the upcoming Olympic Games, although not under national flags

The Independent UK

Russians, Belarusians to participate at Paris Olympics as neutrals: IOC

NEW DELHI: The International Olympic Committee on Friday gave the green light to the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes as neutrals without flags, emblems or anthems at the next year's event in Paris.

The Times of India

India set to bid for 2029 World Athletics Championships

NEW DELHI: India has decided to pursue the bid for the 2029 World Athletics Championships after abandoning its initial plan to host the prestigious tournament in 2027. A high-ranking official from the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) revealed this shift in strategy on Sunday.

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Neeraj Chopra in final list for Men's World Athlete of the Year Award

NEW DELHI: Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was on Tuesday shortlisted among the five finalists for the men's 'World Athlete of the Year' award.

The Independent UK

Caster Semenya on being told ‘you’re not woman enough’

The two-time Olympic champion has been the subject of fierce debate in the sports community about her status as a female athlete

The Independent UK

Caster Semenya says her children will not do athletics as ‘women are treated like animals’

The two-time Olympic gold medal winner has insisted she has no ‘unfair advantage’ over other athletes

The Independent UK

Caster Semenya ‘not ashamed’ to be different as dispute continues

The European Court of Human Rights found in July that Semenya’s human rights had been violated by the Swiss government

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The Hindu

‘You have to take the bull by its horns’, says Sumariwalla on tackling the doping problem

Athletes evading dope tests, NADA taking suo moto action, AFI increasing tests to 1500, 10% of athletes getting caught, Sumariwalla fighting to take the bull by its horns: Indian athletics looks promising yet has a dark side.

The Guardian - UK

The Race to Be Myself by Caster Semenya review – running for her life

Controversy has surrounded the career of the South African athlete. But her timely, sometimes angry memoir inspires compassion

The Guardian - UK

Caster Semenya: ‘How would I label myself? I’m an African. I’m a woman. I’m a different woman’

She’s the Olympic gold-winner whose elevated testosterone levels led people to question her right to compete. With a few choice words for World Athletics, the middle-distance runner talks about labels, leaked medical records and how lowering her hormones took its toll on her body

The Times of India

Neeraj Chopra has powerful influence in helping us grow athletics: Sebastian Coe

Track field stronger now than in Bolt era, says World Athletics chief

The Hindu

Banning Russia was only decision that was left open to IOC: World Athletics president

“I think it was the right decision,” Coe told a news conference in Mumbai.

The Hindu

India yet to make formal bid for hosting World Athletics Championships in 2027

Athletics Federation of India needs "couple of days" to decide on formal bid for 2027 World Athletics Championships; WA president and IOC member Sebastian Coe wants India to host global events; AIU has made environment more conducive for athletes; Coe backs IOC's decision to ban ROC; AIU helps athletes, coaches…

The Hindu

Neeraj Chopra among 11 nominees for men's World Athlete of Year

Neeraj Chopra, Ryan Crouser, Mondo Duplantis, Soufiane El Bakkali, Jakob Ingebrigtsen, Kelvin Kiptum, Pierce LePage, Noah Lyles, Alvaro Martin, Miltiadis Tentoglou, Karsten Warholm nominated for 2023 World Athlete of the Year. Voting process to determine finalists; World Athletics Council, Family, public votes count for 50%, 25%, 25% respectively. Voting closes…

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