Olympic sprinter Allyson Fenix breaks Usain Bolt’s record for most World Championship gold medals
5 years, 3 months ago

Olympic sprinter Allyson Fenix breaks Usain Bolt’s record for most World Championship gold medals

CNN  

CNN — Not so fast, Usain Bolt – there’s a new World Championships record holder, and her name is Allyson Felix. USA Olympic sprinter Felix broke Bolt’s record Sunday after winning her 12th gold medal at the World Championships on the mixed-gender 4x400m relay team. DOHA, QATAR - SEPTEMBER 29: Allyson Felix of the United States reacts after setting a new world record in the 4x400 Metres Mixed Relay during day three of 17th IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 at Khalifa International Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Doha, Qatar. I just have to go for it, because that’s just simply who we are now.” Not only is she going to her fifth Olympic games, but in August the new mom was part of a high profile movement that pressured Nike to change long-standing maternity policies for its Along with decorated women runners – including Alysia Montaño, Kara Goucher and Phoebe Wright – Felix successfully got the brand to adapt its policy which now ensures female athletes won’t be “adversely impacted financially for pregnancy” for 18 months, which is six months more than under the previous policy.

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Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Aug. 16 - Aug. 22
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Aug. 16 - Aug. 22

Associated Press  

Aug. 20 1921 — Molla Bjurstedt Mallory beats Mary Browne, 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 to win the U.S. women’s national tennis title at the Germantown Cricket Club in Philadelphia. 1932 — Helen Hull Jacobs beats Carolyn Babcock to win the women’s singles title in the U.S. 1982 — Mystic Park becomes the first 3-year-old trotter to win the American Trotting Championship. …

Today in Sports - Michael Phelps ends his career at the Rio Olympics with 23 career gold medals
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Today in Sports - Michael Phelps ends his career at the Rio Olympics with 23 career gold medals

Associated Press  

Aug. 13 1919 — Upset scores a win against Man o’ War in the Sanford Memorial Stakes at Saratoga. 1987 — Jackie Joyner-Kersee equals the world record in the women’s long jump — 24 feet, 5½ inches — in the Pan American Games at Indianapolis. 1997 — Wilson Kipketer topples Sebastian Coe’s 16-year-old record in the 800 meters, finishing in …

Thomas, Benjamin among big stars at U.S. track championships
1 year, 6 months ago

Thomas, Benjamin among big stars at U.S. track championships

LA Times  

Late Sunday afternoon, a few minutes after Gabby Thomas ran this year’s fastest 200-meter time in the world during the semifinals at the U.S. track and field championships, she was scrolling through her phone when she realized her time already had been eclipsed. Jackson was undoubted entering this season, having run history’s second-fastest time to win the 2022 world 200-meter …

Usain Bolt to be honoured with BBC Sports Personality Lifetime Achievement award
2 years ago

Usain Bolt to be honoured with BBC Sports Personality Lifetime Achievement award

The Independent  

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US sprint great Allyson Felix joins IOC athletes’ commission
2 years, 5 months ago

US sprint great Allyson Felix joins IOC athletes’ commission

Associated Press  

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — American sprint great Allyson Felix and a refugee cyclist originally from Afghanistan joined the International Olympic Committee’s athletes’ commission on Thursday. Also appointed was cyclist Masomah Ali Zada, who was born in Afghanistan and competed in the women’s cycling time trial on the IOC’s refugee Olympic team last year in Tokyo. The other two new members are …

World Athletics Championships 2022: US legend Allyson Felix defers retirement for 4x400m relay
2 years, 5 months ago

World Athletics Championships 2022: US legend Allyson Felix defers retirement for 4x400m relay

Firstpost  

To much fanfare, Allyson Felix had initially signed off her glittering career with a 19th world medal as she helped the US team to bronze in the 4x400m mixed relay in Hayward Field on the first day of action of the worlds a week ago. US track legend Allyson Felix has deferred her retirement to run heats for the women’s …

Felix gets a bronze on her farewell at world championships
2 years, 5 months ago

Felix gets a bronze on her farewell at world championships

Associated Press  

EUGENE, Ore. — Never mind that she got passed at the end of her last sprint around the track. Others, though, including Felix herself, compare it to the bronze she won in the women’s 400 last year at the Tokyo Olympics — a medal she ranks as one of her most cherished triumphs. “There’s not one single story that can …

World Athletics Championships 2022: Allyson Felix vows to give it all as 'incredible journey' nears end
2 years, 5 months ago

World Athletics Championships 2022: Allyson Felix vows to give it all as 'incredible journey' nears end

Firstpost  

During her stellar career, Felix established herself as the most decorated athlete, male or female, having won 18 world and 13 Olympic medals. I love the sport so much, it’s broken my heart many times but I’ve also had many really joyous moments.” Felix added: “For me it’s completely full circle to be able to come here and end at …

World Athletics Championships: Queen of the track Felix soaking in ‘full circle’ moment before retiring
2 years, 5 months ago

World Athletics Championships: Queen of the track Felix soaking in ‘full circle’ moment before retiring

The Hindu  

Veteran American sprinter Allyson Felix’s 10th and final world championships will serve as a “full circle” moment for the most decorated woman in track, as she brings the curtain down on one of the most dazzling careers in athletics. “I am going to miss it so much, but I can’t think of a better way to go out than just …

Felix named to U.S. relay team for world championships
2 years, 6 months ago

Felix named to U.S. relay team for world championships

The Hindu  

Seven-time Olympic gold medallist Allyson Felix will contend in her final world championships this month after the United States named her to their relay pool for Eugene, Oregon, Tuesday. Nine reigning world champions and 29 Tokyo medal winners will compete for Team USA in the first-ever world championships held in the U.S. from July 15. Reigning 200 metres champion Noah …

Felix thinks of women's rights, future as she runs last U.S. race
2 years, 6 months ago

Felix thinks of women's rights, future as she runs last U.S. race

The Hindu  

There was a bit of sadness as legendary sprinter Allyson Felix stepped off the track on Saturday after her final U.S. championships. The concluding U.S. championship race came in the women's 400 meters final with Felix taking sixth in 51.34 seconds. The U.S. Supreme Court overturned the legal decision Roe v. Wade, which had guaranteed American women the constitutional right …

Sydney McLaughlin does it again, breaks own world record
2 years, 6 months ago

Sydney McLaughlin does it again, breaks own world record

Associated Press  

EUGENE, Ore. — Olympic champion Sydney McLaughlin broke her own world record in the 400-meter hurdles at the U.S. outdoor track and field championships Saturday. Like a cheeseburger or something, some pancakes.” The top three finishers in each event at the national championships will represent the United States in the world outdoor championships, also at Eugene’s Hayward Field, next month. …

For Allyson Felix, one final U.S. race, and maybe a world championship, await
2 years, 6 months ago

For Allyson Felix, one final U.S. race, and maybe a world championship, await

The Hindu  

Veteran sprinter Allyson Felix squeezed into a final at her final U.S. championships on Friday, taking a late qualifying spot for the women’s 400 metres. A spot on a U.S. relay team in July’s world championships in Eugene likely awaits the 36-year-old regardless of her finish in the 400 metres. American athletics rules permit coaches and officials the discretion of …

'Have no regrets': Departing US track and field great Allyson Felix looks back at medal-studded career
2 years, 7 months ago

'Have no regrets': Departing US track and field great Allyson Felix looks back at medal-studded career

Firstpost  

With 11 Olympic medals, the first from Athens in 2004 and the last from Tokyo last year, Felix is the most decorated woman in the history of Olympic athletics. Ostrava, Czech Republic: US athletics great Allyson Felix said Monday she had “no regrets” about her medal-studded sports career which she expects to wind up after this season. “There’s always things …

World Athletics Day: Usain Bolt, Elaine Thompson-Herah, Mo Farah inspiring generations
2 years, 8 months ago

World Athletics Day: Usain Bolt, Elaine Thompson-Herah, Mo Farah inspiring generations

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On World Athletics Day, here is a look at some of the top athletes from across the world. Be it speedster Usain Bolt or shot put star Ryan Crouser, several top athletes continue to show their talents to the world and inspire future generations. On World Athletics Day, here is a look at some of the top athletics stars in …

Olympian Allyson Felix announces she will retire after ‘one last run’ this season
2 years, 8 months ago

Olympian Allyson Felix announces she will retire after ‘one last run’ this season

LA Times  

U.S. track and field athlete Allyson Felix smiles after winning the bronze medal in the 400m race at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Allyson Felix, who became the most decorated American track and field athlete in Olympic competition when she won two medals last summer at the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Games, announced via Instagram she will retire after “one last run” this …

‘I feel at peace': Felix exits stage with record 11th medal
3 years, 5 months ago

‘I feel at peace': Felix exits stage with record 11th medal

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Allyson Felix knows the way to the Olympic medals stand better than any runner alive. With the gold medal dangling from her neck and “The Star-Spangled Banner” playing in the near-empty stadium, “I took a moment just to close my eyes and take it in one last time,” Felix said. “I wanted to celebrate,” she said, “but when …

Allyson Felix breaks record for most U.S. Olympic track medals, surpassing Carl Lewis
3 years, 5 months ago

Allyson Felix breaks record for most U.S. Olympic track medals, surpassing Carl Lewis

LA Times  

The U.S. women’s 1,600-meter relay team of Allyson Felix, left, Athing Mu, Dalilah Muhammad and Sydney McLaughlin celebrates after winning gold at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday. The shy preacher’s daughter who was nicknamed “Chicken Legs” refused to give up and smashed all expectations, leaving Tokyo with two medals, the American track and field career record and vindication. “It was …

'Four Ferraris': Italy race to shock 4x100 gold at Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 5 months ago

'Four Ferraris': Italy race to shock 4x100 gold at Tokyo Olympics

India TV News  

There are some things track fans are used to: Nobody stops the Jamaican women at these Olympics and the tireless Sifan Hassan is a contender for a medal in every distance race she enters. The Italian relay team made Jacobs a double Olympic champion Friday, as the country pulled off a stunner to equal Jacobs' solo triumph five nights earlier. …

Allyson Felix sets a record, wins bronze for 10th Olympic medal
3 years, 5 months ago

Allyson Felix sets a record, wins bronze for 10th Olympic medal

India TV News  

Allyson Felix finished third in the 400 meters Friday to win her 10th career medal and become the most-decorated woman in the history of Olympic track. The 35-year-old Felix, a stalwart of American track and field, started in the outside lane and outraced Stephanie Ann McPherson of Jamaica to take third place by.15 seconds. Felix's 10th Olympic medal broke a …

Allyson Felix's bronze medal grows her Olympic legacy
3 years, 5 months ago

Allyson Felix's bronze medal grows her Olympic legacy

LA Times  

Allyson Felix dropped onto her back and looked up at the sky above Olympic Stadium, her breath depleted but her hope of winning a medal still filling her heart. When she saw the scoreboard and realized she had finished third in the women’s 400-meter race Friday night, she thought not of having made history by winning her 10th Olympic medal …

Felix runs for history; Americans seek more basketball gold
3 years, 5 months ago

Felix runs for history; Americans seek more basketball gold

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Set the alarm for Day 14 of the Tokyo Games and watch Allyson Felix attempt to win a 10th track and field Olympic medal over breakfast. The women’s marathon will be live in evening coverage that begins at 8 p.m. MEN’S BASKETBALL France made sure the U.S. wouldn’t win a medal at the 2019 Basketball World Cup, then …

Felix runs for history, Americans seek more basektball gold
3 years, 5 months ago

Felix runs for history, Americans seek more basektball gold

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Thompson-Herah seals Olympic \'double-double\' with 200 gold
3 years, 5 months ago

Thompson-Herah seals Olympic \'double-double\' with 200 gold

Deccan Chronicle  

Tokyo: Elaine Thompson-Herah made Olympic history in Tokyo Tuesday, emulating fellow Jamaican Usain Bolt to complete an unprecedented women's sprinting “double-double” with victory in the 200 metres. Thompson-Herah, the 2016 Olympics 100m and 200m gold medallist who defended her 100m title on Saturday, sealed a record fourth individual gold after storming home in a blistering 21.53sec. The 29-year-old Thompson-Herah's time …

Tokyo Olympics: US Sprinter Allyson Felix Off the Mark at Farewell Summer Games
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: US Sprinter Allyson Felix Off the Mark at Farewell Summer Games

News 18  

Allyson Felix made a smooth start to her quest for a record-breaking 10th Olympic medal on Tuesday, strolling to a comfortable win in the opening heats of the 400m. Felix is the only female track and field athlete in history to win six Olympic gold medals and is currently tied with Merlene Ottey on nine medals as the most decorated …

Jamaica's Elaine Thompson-Herah breaks Flo Jo's Olympic record in women's 100m
3 years, 5 months ago

Jamaica's Elaine Thompson-Herah breaks Flo Jo's Olympic record in women's 100m

India TV News  

Elaine Thompson-Herah broke Florence Griffith Joyner’s 33-year-old Olympic record in the women’s 100 meters, pointing at the scoreboard even before crossing the line in 10.61 seconds Saturday to defend her title and lead a Jamaican sweep of the medals. Flo Jo’s records are older than virtually every sprinter in the women’s game, save Fraser-Pryce, who was born about 18 months …

Allyson Felix's Olympic dreams continue to shine bright
3 years, 6 months ago

Allyson Felix's Olympic dreams continue to shine bright

LA Times  

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit and stalled runner Allyson Felix’s preparations for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics — which she planned as her fifth and last — she had to find new ways to squeeze in her workouts. “I think Allyson Felix is, above all, America’s favorite track star and she’s been that, I think, for most of her career,” said …

Olympics swansong denied or delayed? Biles, Felix, Federer and other stars left in limbo
4 years, 9 months ago

Olympics swansong denied or delayed? Biles, Felix, Federer and other stars left in limbo

The Hindu  

It had been on the cards for some time, but Tuesday's announcement confirming the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics still hit hard. However, within 48 hours of declaring a four-week window in which to make a final decision, the declaration came – the 2020 Olympics would be delayed by a year. SIMONE BILES This was set to be Biles' final …

World Athletics Championships 2019: Despite standout performances, track and field still in search of next big star after Usain Bolt
5 years, 3 months ago

World Athletics Championships 2019: Despite standout performances, track and field still in search of next big star after Usain Bolt

Firstpost  

The debate about the wisdom of bringing the IAAF’s biggest competition to a country that is still gearing up to host the biggest in any sport — the 2022 FIFA World Cup — haunted this event from the get-go Doha: If the goal of this year’s track and field world championships was to find a fresh face, a vibrant personality, …

US wins three more golds as IAAF Championships draw to close
5 years, 3 months ago

US wins three more golds as IAAF Championships draw to close

The Hindu  

Sprint hurdler Nia Ali led a final day gold rush for the United States as the curtain came down on the IAAF World Athletics Championships 2019 on Sunday. It was one of three final day gold medals for the USA, which finished on top of the medal table with 14 golds, 11 silver and four bronze. The women's relay victory …

World Athletics Championships 2019: Returning new-mothers Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Allyson Felix revel in record glory
5 years, 3 months ago

World Athletics Championships 2019: Returning new-mothers Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Allyson Felix revel in record glory

Firstpost  

Fraser-Pryce and Felix, both racing in their first major championships since taking time off from the sport to have children, lit up a pulsating day three of competition even if the action was played out inside a near-empty Khalifa Stadium. Doha: Jamaican sprint queen Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce surged to an unprecedented fourth 100m crown and US legend Allyson Felix broke Usain …

US Championship: Allyson Felix determined to chase Olympic swansong
5 years, 5 months ago

US Championship: Allyson Felix determined to chase Olympic swansong

The Hindu  

Beaten but unbowed, Allyson Felix said on Saturday she is determined to bring the curtain down on her glittering track and field career on her own terms. It means that for the first time, Felix will not enter an individual event at a major championship, an astonishing 16-year streak that encompasses four Olympic Games and eight world championships. A little …

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