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Lord Coe confirms Russians remain barred from athletics for ‘foreseeable future’

Russian athletes will remain barred from track and field “for the foreseeable future” because of the country’s invasion of Ukraine, World Athletics president Lord Coe has said. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is exploring a pathway for ...

23 Mar 2023 at 17:49

Athletics

World Athletics bans transgender athletes from competing in female events

World Athletics has taken the decision to ban transgender athletes from competing in female category events. The exclusion of transgender athletes will come into effect from March 31 and was confirmed by president Lord Coe at Thursday’s World ...

23 Mar 2023 at 18:57

Athletics

Sport facing ‘fairness v inclusion’ issue with transgender athletes, expert says

Fairness and inclusion are incompatible when it comes to transgender athletes competing in elite sport, according to an expert in the subject. World Athletics on Thursday took the decision to ban transgender athletes who have been through ...

24 Mar 2023 at 15:45

Sport

World Athletics commits to gender equality with female vice president promise

World Athletics will have a female vice president by the end of the year as part of its gender equality plans for the sport. The governing body will also have 40 per cent female representation on the Council. It will increase the number ...

07 Mar 2023 at 23:01

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‘Dreams do come true’: Kelly McGrory welcomed home to Tir Chonaill AC

Click on the arrows to go through Joe Boland's photos World Championship finalist Kelly McGrory was welcomed home by Tir Chonaill AC on Tuesday evening. The Laghey woman ran the third leg for the Ireland 4x400m women’s relay team that ...

06 Sept 2023 at 07:33

Athletics

It has been a long time coming – Caster Semenya ‘elated’ over ECHR ruling

Two-time Olympic 800 metres champion Caster Semenya is “elated” to have won her case at the European Court of Human Rights, saying the ruling had been “a long time coming”. The 32-year-old South African – who won Olympic gold in 2012 ...

12 Jul 2023 at 13:53

European court rules that Caster Semenya’s human rights were violated

Athletics

Caster Semenya wins appeal as ECHR rules her human rights were violated

Caster Semenya’s human rights were violated in the handling of her case by the Swiss legal system, according to the European Court of Human Rights. The 32-year-old South African, who won Olympic gold over 800 metres in 2012 and 2016,...

11 Jul 2023 at 14:25

Athletics

Caster Semenya found to be victim of discrimination in testosterone case by ECHR

Caster Semenya was discriminated against by rules which forced her to lower her testosterone levels in order to continue competing, according to a judgement from the European Court of Human Rights. The 32-year-old South African, a ...

11 Jul 2023 at 11:06

Athletics

Caster Semenya found to have been discriminated against in testosterone case

11 Jul 2023 at 10:35

Athletics

Katarina Johnson-Thompson eyes medal after moving up to second in Budapest

Katarina Johnson-Thompson refused to get carried away despite remaining in gold medal contention at the World Championships. The 2019 world heptathlon champion sits second, 93 points adrift of leader Anna Hall, after the first ...

19 Aug 2023 at 21:04

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In pictures: The Rambling House cheers on Kelly McGrory in world final

Click > Next to go through Siobhan McGowan's photos The Rambling House paused for just under three and a half minutes on Sunday evening. Pints were put down and eyeballs all on the screen as Kelly McGrory - one of their own - ...

28 Aug 2023 at 13:33

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Adeleke narrowly misses out on a medal at World Championships

ADELEKE 4TH IN THE WORLD AS LAVIN BREAKS IRISH RECORD Rhasidat Adeleke (Tallaght AC) and Sarah Lavin (Emerald AC) provided Irish fans with one of the most memorable nights in recent Irish athletics history at the World ...

24 Aug 2023 at 15:33

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