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Latest news on athletics, providing comprehensive coverage of track and field events, elite athletes, world records, doping scandals, and other stories related to the sport.

As one of the most popular and diverse sports in the world, athletics encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including sprinting, middle and long-distance running, hurdling, jumping, throwing, and combined events like the decathlon and heptathlon. With major competitions such as the Olympics, World Championships, and Diamond League attracting global attention, athletics consistently generates exciting news and storylines.

Stay informed about the latest developments in athletics, such as record-breaking performances, fierce rivalries, and emerging talents. Our feed brings you timely updates on the sport's biggest stars, like Karsten Warholm, Sydney McLaughlin, Armand Duplantis, and Elaine Thompson-Herah, as they compete at the highest levels. We also cover controversies surrounding doping violations and the ongoing efforts by World Athletics to ensure a level playing field.

Beyond the elite level, our athletics feed highlights inspiring stories of amateur runners, community initiatives promoting physical fitness, and the positive impact of the sport on mental health and well-being. From local parkruns to major marathons like London and Berlin, we showcase the incredible diversity and inclusivity of the running community.

Athletics has a rich and storied history, with iconic figures like Jesse Owens, Fanny Blankers-Koen, and Usain Bolt leaving an indelible mark on the sport. Our feed explores the legacy of these legends and how their achievements continue to inspire new generations of athletes.

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