Running

Running 3 hours ago

World Athletics boss vows to 'doggedly' protect women's sports as cheek-swab tests introduced

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe unveiled the cheek-swab test to confirm athletes' eligibility in the female category on Tuesday.

Olympics 1 day ago

Shelby Houlihan, former US Olympic runner, back on podium 4 years after tainted burrito controversy led to ban

Shelby Houlihan, who competed for the United States in the 2016 Rio Olympics, won a silver medal at the world indoor championships in China.

Oregon 5 days ago

Transgender runner blows out competition, sets season records in girls' races at Oregon high school track meet

Transgender track and field sprinter Ada Gallagher set season records in the 200M and 400M races, blowing out the competition in an Oregon high school meet in the girls' division.

Running March 16

Matt Richtman becomes first American man to win LA Marathon in 31 years

Matt Richtman did what no American man has in the last 31 years, crossing the finish line first in the Los Angeles Marathon with a time of 2:07:56.

Virginia March 14

Teen track runner who bashed opponent's head rallies supporters in Virginia after getting assault charge

Virginia teen Alaila Everett held a rally outside of her high school Thursday, as supporters showed sympathy amid national backlash.

Virginia March 12

Virginia teen track runner who bashed opponent's head with baton charged with assault and battery

I.C. Norcom High School student athlete Alaila Everett has been charged with assault and battery after bashing an opponent's head with a baton during a race.

Virginia March 10

Teen athlete who bashed opponent's head with baton claims it was accidental as she cries over backlash

I.C. Norcom High School senior Alaila Everett broke down in tears in an interview while discussing a viral incident in which she bashed an opponent's head.

Running March 10

Women's runner hospitalized after falling unconscious during distance race at European Championships

Women's athlete Maureen Koster was knocked unconscious when she fell down at the European Indoor Championships on Sunday, and was later taken to a hospital.

Running March 9

Virginia high school track star bashed in head by opponent with baton: 'I was just in disbelief'

Brookville High School (Va.) junior track star Kaelen Tucker was in "disbelief" after an opponent bashed her with a baton during a race last week, causing head injuries.

Olympics March 1

Women athletes don't compete vs. transgender in Team USA track event, giving default victory to trans athlete

Transgender athlete Sadie Schreiner took first place in the USATF Open Masters Championship in the women's 400-meter dash when the other competitors did not participate.