Former star of the University of Arizona, Lawi Lalang, signs with the management of Global Sports Communication to help him further in his career. Lawi Lalang, who has won eight NCAA titles, added his last title last weekend by winning the 5000m in Eugene. He has a bright future in front of him having run 3:33.20 and 13:00.95 (8th fastest athlete of 2013) over the 1500m and 5000m. [Read more…]
IAAF extends timing partnership
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) is proud to announce that an agreement has been signed with SEIKO to continue as an Official IAAF Partner for another six years, 2014-2019. [Read more…]
Kiwi Juniors in Germany
Bauhaus Junioren-Gala, MTG Stadium Mannheim – 29/30 June 2013
Eight personal bests were recorded by New Zealand athletes competing on day one at the world famous international junior meeting. [Read more…]
Smit shines in Belgium
BELGIUM: KBC Night, Heusden – 7 July 2012
Angie Smit made a dramatic break through on the world scene with a massive personal best 800m in finishing second to Beijing Olympic Games 800m gold medallist Pamela Jelimo of Kenya. [Read more…]
Jager wins SteepleChase title
EUGENE, Ore. – June 28, 2012 – Steeplechaser Evan Jager could not wait to start celebrating his ticket to London. Down the last stretch, after the final barrier cleared, the Illinois native took a long glance over his right shoulder and was all smiles, his tongue wagging and long blonde hair bobbing all the way to the finish. [Read more…]
Van Dalen runs Olympic qualifier
San Diego Summer Nights Track and Field Series, Mesa College – 20 June 2012
Lucy Van Dalen shot into Olympic Games contention with a slashing run at the San Diego Summer Nights Track & Field Series.
Running for Stony Brook University, the former Wanganui Collegiate student ran 4m 5.76s, well inside the New Zealand Olympic qualifying mark of 4m 7s. [Read more…]
Mulaudzi out of the World Championships
800m athlete and defending World Champion Mbulaeni Mulaudzi will not compete in Daegu at the World Championships happening from 27 August – 4 September. [Read more…]
Caster Semenya – Limpopo proud of its golden girl
Polokwane – Limpopo Premier Cassel Mathale has added his voice to the many who have welcomed star athlete Caster Semenya’s readmission to competitive athletics. [Read more…]
Caster Semenya a New Star in 800m
JOHANNESBURG, Friday, 17 October 2008:- Athletics South Africa announced today that South Africa’s Caster Semenya starred on the final day of the Commonwealth Youth Games in Pune, India, when she stormed to the gold medal in the 800 metres in an outstanding time and new Games record of 2:04,23. [Read more…]