Athletics

Brume finishes fifth as America’s Tara wins long jump gold

American Tara Davis-Woodhall soared to Olympic gold in the women's long jump , sealing victory with a gigantic fourth leap…

Paris Olympics: Adekuoroye falls 10-8 to China’s Hong Kexin

Paris Olympics medal hopeful, Odunayo Adekuoroye yesterday lost to China's Kexin Hong in the 57kg quarterfinal. Adekuoroye, rated number 3 in…

McLaughlin-Levrone shatters world record to retain 400m hurdles title

American Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone obliterated her own 400 metres hurdles world record with a time of 50.37 seconds to retain her…

Paris 2024: Nigeria disqualified from men’s 4x400m relay final

The Nigerian men’s 4x400m relay team has been disqualified from the final of the event. The team, consisting of Emmanuel…

Botswana’s Tebogo defeats Lyles to win 200m gold

Botswana's Letsile Tebogo claimed a surprise Olympic 200m gold medal as Noah Lyles was denied a sprint double at Paris…

Amusan Eyes Olympic Medal at Third Attempt

World 100m hurdles record holder Tobi Amusan is excited about her explosive start in the heats as she sets her…

Ogazi seventh as fast-finishing Hall claims 400m gold

Nigeria’s Samuel Ogazi finished in seventh place as Quincy Hall delivered a dramatic late surge to secure the United States'…

Ofili Shifts Focus to Women’s 4x100m Relay Event

Nigeria's sprinter, Favour Ofili, has shifted her focus to the 4x100m relay after falling short of a medal in the…

Edo Invitational Swimming Competition Kicks Off on Friday

Hundreds of amateur and professional swimmers from over 15 states and 10 swimming clubs will converge on Benin City, Edo…

Warholm, home favorite Ducos advance to 400m hurdles final

Norway's defending champion Karsten Warholm advanced effortlessly to the Olympic 400 meters hurdles final, where he will face a fervent…