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- 11/03/2026
- World Athletics Continental Tour expands for biggest-ever season
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More than 280 meetings are so far included in this year’s calendar, which is divided into four levels – Gold, Silver, Bronze and Challenger. The status of each meeting is determined by the quality of competition and prize money on offer.
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- 09/03/2026
- World Athletics launches Ultimate Fan Challenge
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World Athletics has launched the World Athletics Ultimate Fan Challenge, a global competition designed to find the sport’s most passionate supporter ahead of the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest on 11-13 September 2026.
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- 08/03/2026
- Kiplimo breaks world half marathon record with 57:20 on Lisbon return
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Three-time world cross-country champion Jacob Kiplimo returned to the EDP Lisbon Half Marathon – the scene of his record-breaking performance five years ago – and triumphed in a world record of 57:20* at the World Athletics Elite Label road race on Sunday (8).
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- 06/03/2026
- Vote NOW for men's and women's Athlete of the Month
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Five nominees have been selected in both the women’s and men’s categories based purely on performances achieved throughout the month of February.
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- 06/03/2026
- World Athletics calls on global stakeholders to pledge mentoring hours to accelerate gender equality in athletics
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World Athletics is calling on its Member Federations, Area Associations, coaches, technical officials, administrators, athletes and partners worldwide to pledge their time and expertise to mentor women and girls across all areas of the sport, as a commitment to closing the gender gap in athletics.
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