World Athletics Blocks 11 Türkiye Transfers, Including Six African Athletes
World Athletics rejects 11 athlete transfers to Türkiye, citing integrity concerns and a government-backed recruitment strategy ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
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Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa Shatters Women’s Marathon World Record in London
Ethiopian runner Tigst Assefa sets a new women’s-only marathon world record at the 2024 London Marathon, clocking 2:15:50, surpassing the previous mark by over a minute.