In May 2025, I was struggling at work and going through a breakup, so naturally, I did what women in their late 20s do: I ...

The results are surprising – and they show why ultrarunners such as Rachel Entrekein, Jasmin Paris and Courtney Dauwalter can ...

World Athletics announced it will require chromosomal testing, including cheek swabs and dry blood-spot tests for competitors in women’s events. Chromosomal testing was previously done in track and ...

Body fat percentage refers to the ratio of fat mass and lean mass throughout a person’s body. It’s a strong metric for health and can be related to sports performance. For both athletes and the ...

On May 6, 1954, a lanky medical student named Roger Bannister pushed through the finishing tape at Iffley Road track in Oxford, England, and collapsed into the arms of friends after becoming the first ...

Like most neon-clad runners at the start line of today's sell-out races, Megan Williams took up running in lockdown. The now 35-year-old was going through a stressful time professionally and wanted to ...

A study suggested that Faith Kipyegon, the female record-holder, could do it under the right conditions. She is set to try in June. By Jeré Longman A star runner from Kenya, Faith Kipyegon, is set to ...

With ideal conditions and strategic pacing and drafting, Kenyan Faith Kipyegon is on the brink of hitting the fabled track and field milestone, a new study suggests. The authors are now calling for a ...