Gurindervir Singh’s Record Comeback Gurindervir Singh’s record-breaking 10.09-second run has turned Indian sprinting into one of the most exciting stories in athletics. Gurindervir Breaks A Big Barrier Punjab sprinter Gurindervir Singh has reclaimed the title of India’s fastest man after clocking a stunning 10.09 seconds in the 100m race. The timing made him the first Indian male sprinter to go below 10.10 seconds, a ma

What happened at the London Marathon? Sabastian Sawe breaks two-hour barrier with historic win marked a defining moment in endurance running as the Kenyan athlete became the first person to complete a competitive marathon in under two hours. The milestone was achieved during the London Marathon on Sunday, April 26, 2026, under ideal weather conditions, reshaping the limits of human performance in athletics. Historic performance redefines marathon limits Sawe crossed the finish line near Buckingham Palace in 1:59:30, finishing just 11 seconds ahead of Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha, who was competing in his first marathon. Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo secured third place, with all three runners surpassing the previous world record of 2:00:35 set by Kelvin Kiptum in 2023. The achievement stands apart from Eliud Kipchoge’s 2019 sub-two-hour run, which took place under controlled, non-competitive conditions. Sawe’s record is the first to occur in an official race setting, making it a landmark in marathon history. Women’s race also sees record-breaking performance In the women’s competition, Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa set a new world record with a time of 2:15:41, surpassing her own previous mark established at the same event. Her performance further highlighted the accelerating pace of elite marathon competition. Role of advanced running technology Recent advances in running shoe technology have played a significant role in these performances. Both Sawe and Assefa wore Adidas Adizero Pro Evo 3, part of the “supershoe” category that has transformed long-distance racing since the debut of Nike Vaporfly in 2017. These ultralight shoes, weighing approximately 97 grams, are designed for maximum efficiency and are typically used only once in elite competition. Growing global interest in marathon running The 2026 London Marathon saw more than 59,000 participants, setting a new participation record and reflecting a continued surge in global interest in endurance sports. Organizers reported over 1.1 million applicants, signaling unprecedented demand. Discussions are underway to expand the event into a two-day format, potentially allowing more than 100,000 runners to take part in future editions.

Quincy Wilson, the teenage phenom who became the youngest male athlete to compete in track and field for the United States at the Paris Olympics, has formally announced his commitment to the University of Maryland. Wilson confirmed that he will join Maryland’s track and field roster, marking a significant recruiting win for the program. His decision follows months of anticipation within the track community, as he weighed offers from several major collegiate programs, including South Carolin

Defending champion Neeraj Chopra endured a shocking night at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, finishing eighth in the men’s javelin throw final. Despite being one of the top favorites, Chopra struggled to cross the 85m mark in five attempts, recording his best at 84.03m before fouling his fifth and final effort. Known for his consistency and having breached the 90m mark earlier this year at the Doha Diamond League, Chopra’s dip in form s

Ryan Crouser completed one of the most remarkable comebacks in athletics history as he secured a third consecutive world championship shot put gold medal at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025. The American star, who had not competed all season due to an elbow injury, stunned the field with a winning throw of 22.34 metres. His incredible performance mirrored his three Olympic gold medals and underlined his status as one of the greatest shot putters of all time. Despite entering the c

India’s two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra delivered a remarkable performance at the Diamond League Final 2025 in Zurich, finishing in second place with a best throw of 85.01 meters. Although his earlier attempts were below expectations, Chopra’s resilience and determination ensured a strong finish that secured him the silver medal in a highly competitive field. The competition saw top athletes from around the world vying for supremacy in the

Animesh Kujur has become India's fastest sprinter, making history as the national record holder in both the 100m and 200m sprints. Spent a morning with Animesh at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneshwar, where he shared his remarkable journey from a young football enthusiast in Chhattisgarh to becoming one of India’s most promising track athletes. Growing up in the troubled regions of Chhattisgarh, Animesh’s

Sweden's pole vault sensation, Armand "Mondo" Duplantis, has once again etched his name into the record books, breaking his own pole vault world record for the 13th time. This time, Duplantis cleared an astonishing 6.29 meters at the Gyulai Istvan Memorial in Budapest on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, surpassing his previous world record of 6.28 meters, set in June. The 25-year-old Duplantis, a two-time Olym

Indian Olympic silver medalist Neeraj Chopra is set to headline the men’s javelin event at the Paris Diamond League on June 20, marking his highly anticipated return to the French capital. Chopra, who recently broke the elusive 90-metre barrier with a 90.23m throw in Doha, will compete alongside a stacked field of elite throwers including Grenada’s two-time world champion Anderson Peters and Germany’s Julian Weber, who has already beaten Chop

India continued its impressive run at the Asian Athletics Championships 2025 in Gumi, South Korea, with young talents delivering standout performances on Day 4 of the event. The nation added three more gold medals to its tally, bringing the total to 18 and securing a strong second position on the medal table behind China. The most remarkable moment came from 18-year-old Pooja, who soared to gold in the women’s

Bahadur Singh Sagoo, a former shot put champion and Asian Games gold medallist, is set to be elected unopposed as the new president of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) during the organization's Annual General Meeting (AGM). He will replace Adille Sumariwalla, who has served as AFI president since 2012. Sagoo, a member of the outgoing AFI executive council and senior selection committee, is the lone candidate for the presidency after Anju Bobby George, the current senior vice presid