Athletic History
This Day in Track & Field-February 1, 2024, by Walt Murphy, used with permission
Walt Murphy is one of the finest track geeks that I know. Walt does #ThisDayinTrack&FieldHistory, a wonderful daily service providing...
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Jumping Full Circle with Bob Beamon!
Jeff Benjamin, senior writer for RunBlogRun, posted this piece on the gold medal for Bob Beamon, which goes on sale...
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Athletics Chat 108: Dina Asher-Smith moves to North America, thoughts about 2023 AOY
RunBlogRun presents Athletics Chat with Larry Eder & Stuart Weir Episode 108 Dina Asher-Smith Coaching Change and AOTY Nominees! Find...
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Berlin and its annual marathon jointly awarded Heritage Plaque
We love the Heritage Department of World Athletics. We also love the Heritage Plaque program. Chris Turner is a total...
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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce: The race to make Paris Olympics in one piece
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce: The race to make Paris Olympics in one piece When sprinting legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce used her wealth of...
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THE GREAT DAYS OF TRACK AND FIELD, AND HERE IS ELLIOTT DENMAN’S SECOND SEGMENT
This is Elliott's second column, inspired by the 2023 Nike Pre Classic on the great Moments he has seen in...
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The Great Days of Track & Field: Here is Elliott Denman’s Very First Segment of his favorite moments in our sport!
Elliott Denman is 89 years old and still full of spice and vinegar. The Nike Pre Classic inspired Elliott and...
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The Formation of the World Athletics Championships, a special Heritage feature from World Athletics Heritage Department
The Heritage Department is headed up by Chris Turner at World Athletics. Chris was the second person that I met...
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USATF Statement on the death of Dick Fosbury, the man who developed the ‘Fosbury Flop’, 1968 Olympic gold medalist
This is the official statement from USA Track & Field on one of the most iconic athletes from the 1968...
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What is the future of Crystal Palace?
The Crystal Palace is an iconic stadium for our sport. It is also in terrible condition. Stuart Weir wrote this...
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