Pole Vault Star Duplantis Competes Against Himself on Road to Paris 2024
Sweden’s pole vault champion Armand Duplantis shares his passion and self-driven approach as he prepares to defend his Olympic title at Paris 2024.
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Sweden’s pole vault champion Armand Duplantis shares his passion and self-driven approach as he prepares to defend his Olympic title at Paris 2024.
Chinese triple jumper Zhu Yaming overcomes injuries and looks forward to the Paris Olympics, aiming to build on his historic silver medal from Tokyo and inspire with his determination and mindset.
China’s sprinter Xie Zhenye aims to make history at Paris 2024, becoming the first Chinese sprinter to compete in four consecutive Olympics. His journey of resilience highlights China’s growing prominence in athletics.
China’s veteran shot putter Gong Lijiao is set to compete in her fifth Olympic Games in Paris at age 35, continuing her pursuit of excellence and aiming to surpass her personal best.
Emmanuel Wanyonyi ran the third-fastest men’s 800 meters ever at Kenya’s Olympic Trials, securing his spot for Paris 2024. The trials in Nairobi showcased exceptional athletic performances.
Jamaican sprinter Yohan Blake announces Paris 2024 will be his final Olympics, aiming for gold with family support and reflecting on his rivalry with Usain Bolt.
Jamaican Olympic champion Yohan Blake praises China’s sprinter Su Bingtian as a ‘really great athlete’, highlighting their long-standing friendship and mutual respect since competing in London 12 years ago.
Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet breaks the women’s 10,000 meters world record at the Prefontaine Classic, becoming the first woman to run under 29 minutes in her stunning debut at the distance.
At the 114th Drake Relays, four athletes broke a 40-year-old men’s 1,500m record, with John Reniewicki winning in 3:36.44, surpassing Steve Scott’s 1984 mark.
Sweden’s Armand Duplantis won in Suzhou with 6.00m but narrowly missed setting a new world record, following his 6.24m performance in Xiamen.
China’s Gong Lijiao clinches gold in the women’s shot put at the 2024 Diamond League opener in Xiamen, defeating reigning world champion Chase Jackson, yet aims to surpass the 20-meter mark.
The Oakland Athletics will play at Sacramento’s Sutter Health Park for at least three seasons before relocating to Las Vegas, marking a significant transition in the team’s history.
Chinese runner He Jie broke the national men’s marathon record at the 2024 Wuxi Marathon, finishing in 2 hours, 6 minutes, and 57 seconds. His achievement marks a significant milestone for China’s athletics.
Athletics Integrity Unit mandates athletes from Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, and Portugal to undergo enhanced out-of-competition drug testing before qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Hangzhou welcomes athletes from across Asia for the Asian Games, celebrating teamwork and excellence. Discover inspiring stories and witness the unifying power of sports from September 23 to October 8.