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World Athletics Championship

Kenyan Becomes First Woman To Claim 1500-5000m Double


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Kenyan long-distance runner Faith Kipyegon became the first woman ever to complete a 1,500-5,000 metres double at the World Athletics Championships after she raced to victory in the 5,000m event on Saturday in Budapest, Hungary. Four days…

Budapest 2023: Amusan Finishes 6th In 100m Hurdles Final


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Defending Champion Tobi Amusan finished 6th in the Women’s 100m Hurdles final in a time of 12.62s at the World Athletics Championship in Budapest, with Danielle Williams of Jamaica winning the contest in 12.43s. The two-time Commonwealth…

Budapest 2023: Tobi Amusan Qualifies For 100m Hurdles Finale


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Reigning World champion and World Record Holder Tobi Amusan has qualified for the Women’s 100m Hurdles final at the World Athletics Championship, tagged Budapest 2023, after securing the victory in her heat with 12.56s(-0.7). The…

Kenyan Athlete Faith Kipyegon Secures Third 1500m Gold


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Kenyan middle-distance runner and double Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon claimed a hat-trick of World Athletics Championship 1,500m Gold medals as she ran a perfect race to finish in a time of 3:54.87 in Tuesday's final in Budapest,…

Budapest 2023: Tobi Amusan Reaches 100m Hurdles Semis


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Reigning World champion and World Record Holder Tobi Amusan of Nigeria won her qualifying heat in the women's 100m hurdles at the World Athletics Championship in Budapest on Tuesday, securing a spot in the semi-finals of the event.…

Budapest 2023: Ugandan Athlete Cheptegei Wins 10,000m Gold


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Ugandan long-distance champion Joshua Cheptegei delivered a devastating last lap to win a third successive 10,000m gold medal at the World Athletics Championship in Budapest, despite barely competing over 25 laps in the last three years.…

AIU Clears Tobi Amusan Of Anti-Doping Rule Violations


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The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) have cleared world champion in the 100m hurdles, Tobi Amusan, of an anti-doping violation charge as her provisional suspension has been lifted with immediate effect. A Disciplinary Tribunal panel on…

Nigerian Athlete Tobi Amusan Dismisses Doping Violation Allegation


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World champion and World Record holder in the 100m hurdles, Tobi Amusan, has dismissed a doping rule violation charge levied against her  by the Athletics Integrity Unit {AIU}. Amusan looking forward to defend her title at next month’s…

World Athletics Championship: Nigerian Government Hails Contingent After Qualification


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As the National Trials for the Athletics World Championship ends in Benin, the Edo State Capital, the Federal Government of Nigeria has applauded Team Nigeria athletes for qualifying in the hurdles, relay and other events. The Permanent…

World Athletics Championship: Ese Brume Secures Long Jump Silver Medal


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Nigerian athlete Ese Brume has won a Silver medal in the Women’s long jump event, with a final leap of 7.02m at the World Athletics Championship in Eugene, Oregon. Brume finished second behind German Olympic champion Malaika Mihambo, who…