Category : International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF)

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ECOWAS Marathon Race Director Okon Congratulates Commission on 50th Anniversary

The Race Director of the ECOWAS Abuja International Marathon, Gabriel Okon, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the ECOWAS Commission on the occasion of its...
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“We can’t have the ECOWAS marathon without ECOWAS’ Chairman running”-Sowore challenged Tinubu

Sheriff Owolabi Bada
A festive atmosphere erupted at the Eagles Square vehicle park in Abuja on Thursday when Omoyele Sowore, the two-time presidential candidate, arrived to pick up...
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World Athletics insists DSD rules remain despite ruling at European Human Rights Court

World Athletics has insisted its rules on differences in sex development (DSD) will remain in place, despite the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruling...
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30 Days to Abuja International Marathon: Organizers unveil lead-up activities

Sheriff Owolabi Bada
History will be made on April 29, 2023, when the first international marathon will take place in Federal Capital Territory (FCT). An initiative of Unicentral...
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Amusan’s Oregon 2022 world record among times ratified by World Athletics

Sheriff Owolabi Bada
Nigerian athlete Tobi Amusan has had her women’s 100 meters world record of 12.12sec ratified by World Athletics following doubts over the accuracy of the...
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World Athletics chief Coe wants athletics events outside Stade de France at Paris 2024

Sheriff Owolabi Bada
World Athletics President Sebastian Coe has expressed an interest in conducting athletics events outside the Stade de France during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Speaking...
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Shagari makes history at 1st MASA Isonyin Half Marathon

Sheriff Owolabi Bada
Adamu Shehu Muazu ‘Shagari’ on Saturday, April 16 made history in the ancient town of Isonyin as he emerged the winner of the 1st MASA...
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Christine Mboma wins BBC African Sports Personality of the Year 2021

Sheriff Owolabi Bada
The winner of BBC African Sports Personality of the year has been awarded to Olympic 200m silver medallist Christine Mboma (Namibia).  Christine was selected via...
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Deborah Pam tips husband, Emmanuel Gyang for podium finish after son’s birth

Reigning Nigeria women prize winner in the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, Deborah Pam has tipped her husband Emmanuel Gyang who is the reigning champion...
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