World Athletics, between innovation and questions to answer
The pilot test to modify the rules of the long jump could increase the appeal of tournaments as much as it would have a dose of historical injustice
The revolutionary change in long jump that World Athletics thinks and caused the irony of Carl Lewis
In search of more spectacle and avoid null attempts, the body presided by Sebastian Coe is considering replacing the current platform with a larger jumping area. “You’re supposed to wait until April 1 to see April Fools’ Day jokes,” ironized the athletics legend, four-time Olympic champion in the specialty.
Inglorious milestone as Cuba goes medal-less for the first time at World Athletics Championship, but a Cuban wins Portugal’s only gold
Pedro Pablo Pichardo added a world gold to his Olympic title a year ago to become a Portuguese hero. Cuban athletics has suffered a significant exodus of talent in recent months
Thirty years after setting long jump world record, Mike Powell looks back at the feat and forward to Los Angeles 2028
Thirty-year anniversary of Powell breaking Bob Beamon’s world record, soaring 29 feet, 4 ½ inches and defeating rival Carl Lewis at the 1991 Tokyo World Championships. Two-time Olympic silver medalist plans to start a foundation to mentor young athletes on track for L.A. 2028
World Olympians Association Loses Exec Member to Doping
(ATR) The WOA says it is “extremely saddened and disappointed” to learn about IOC sanctions against Tatyana Lebedeva.
Long Jumper Martina Caironi Physically and Mentally Prepares for IPC Athletics World Championship
Caironi believes she may triumph over rival in Doha, Qatar.
Int. Golden Roof Challenge