Track And Field

Samoan Hawaiian Laulauga Tausaga-Collins Is the First US Woman to Win a World Discus Title

08/23/2023

Samoan Hawaiian Laulauga Tausaga-Collins Is the First US Woman to Win a World Discus Title

Laulauga Tausaga-Collins is in her world champ era.

Sha'Carri Richardson Explains the Inspiration Behind Her Viral Wig Reveal

07/10/2023

Sha'Carri Richardson Explains the Inspiration Behind Her Viral Wig Reveal

Sha'Carri Richardson gave a new definition to the words "quick change" at the U.S.

After Tori Bowie's Death, Her Olympic Teammates Are Demanding Action

06/15/2023

After Tori Bowie's Death, Her Olympic Teammates Are Demanding Action

On April 23, Olympic sprinter Tori Bowie died at age 32, eight months pregnant.

Why Isn't There More Research on Menstruation in Sports? Dina Asher-Smith Calls For Action

08/19/2022

Why Isn't There More Research on Menstruation in Sports? Dina Asher-Smith Calls For Action

On Tuesday, at the European Championships in Munich, three-time European gold medalist and Olympic contender Dina Asher-Smith suffered cramps in both her calves during the women's 100-meter final, spoiling her chances of snagging a medal.

Janee' Kassanavoid Is the First Native American Woman to Medal at the World Athletics Championships

07/18/2022

Janee' Kassanavoid Is the First Native American Woman to Medal at the World Athletics Championships

For the first time ever, the World Athletics Championships are being held on US soil, and American track and field athletes are making history left and right.

Allyson Felix Caps a Legendary Career With One Last World Championships Medal

07/18/2022

Allyson Felix Caps a Legendary Career With One Last World Championships Medal

Allyson Felix is wrapping up her legendary track-and-field career in an appropriate way: with one last world-championship medal.

The Athletic Sneakers That Experienced Runners Swear By

05/26/2022

The Athletic Sneakers That Experienced Runners Swear By

Everyone has their favorite pair of running sneakers to get the job done.

Sha'Carri Richardson's New Documentary Details Her Turbulent Breakout Year

01/20/2022

Sha'Carri Richardson's New Documentary Details Her Turbulent Breakout Year

Sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson rocketed to the top of the sports world last summer, missed the Olympics after testing positive for marijuana, and generally left us invested in her journey and fascinated by her story.

Rosalie Fish Spreads Awareness For Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women 1 Race at a Time

01/07/2022

Rosalie Fish Spreads Awareness For Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women 1 Race at a Time

Trigger warning: The following article mentions experiences with depression, suicide, and violence.

Paralympian Deja Young-Craddock Says Goodbye to Track For Now: "It's Time For Me to Walk Away"

09/23/2021

Paralympian Deja Young-Craddock Says Goodbye to Track For Now: "It's Time For Me to Walk Away"

Trigger warning: The following article mentions experiences with suicide and depression.

A Cape Verde Paralympic Athlete and Her Guide Ran Across the Finish Line — Then He Proposed

09/02/2021

A Cape Verde Paralympic Athlete and Her Guide Ran Across the Finish Line — Then He Proposed

After racing in the women's 200m dash prelims on Sept. 2 for athletes in the T11 classification, meaning they have "very low visual acuity and/or no light perception," Cape Verde's Keula Nidreia Pereira Semedo received a diamond-size surprise from her guide runner and partner of 11 years, Manuel Antonio Vaz da Veiga.

Brittni Mason and Deja Young Share Frame-Worthy Hugs After Claiming Paralympic Track Medals

08/31/2021

Brittni Mason and Deja Young Share Frame-Worthy Hugs After Claiming Paralympic Track Medals

It was silver and bronze for Team USA's Brittni Mason and Deja Young in the women's T47 100m dash at the Tokyo Paralympics.