Lamine Diack, the ex-head of athletics' governing body, has been jailed after being found guilty of corruption.
The Senegalese, 87, faced corruption and money-laundering charges...
Christian Coleman defended himself against criticism over his three missed doping tests after his stunning win in the World Championships 100m final.
The 23-year-old blew...
Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich won the women's marathon at the World Championships as 28 of the 68 starters withdrew in gruelling conditions in Doha.
In a...
Kenyan marathon runner Felix Kirwa has been suspended for nine months after testing positive for strychnine, a substance sometimes used as rat poison.
The Athletics...
There is anger among South Africans and many Africans after Olympic 800-metres champion Caster Semenya lost her appeal against rules meant to suppress her...
Olympic 400 metres champion Wayde van Niekerk has backed South African compatriot Caster Semenya in her battle with the International Association of Athletics Federations...
South African President Cyril Ramaphosahas sent a warm, heartfelt message of support to Caster Semenya.
Semenya, the two-time 800m Olympic champions, is this week appealing a decision...
Kenyan distance runner Eliud Kipchoge and Colombian long and triple jumper Caterine Ibarguen have been named male and female world athletes of the year.
The...
World and Olympic 800m champion Caster Semenya is to challenge "unfair" rules affecting some female athletes.
Athletics' governing body the IAAF has ruled some female...