track and field
The Complete Guide to Action Bronson's Lyrics About Athletes
Does Action Bronson like sports? We turn to data science to find out.
Potentially US-Barred Mo Farah Admonishes Trump's Travel Ban as One of "Ignorance and Prejudice"
"My story is an example of what can happen when you follow polices of compassion and understanding, not hate and isolation."
Allyson Felix and Lewis Hamilton Talk Speed
Allyson Felix and Lewis Hamilton are considered speed demons in their respective sports; Allyson in Track & Field, and Lewis in Formula 1.
Report: Former IAAF Official Received $3.5 Million From Qatari Investors Prior to Vote
Qatar didn't win the 2017 Athletics World Championships bid, but eventually won for 2019.
The Cult: Jessica Ennis-Hill
Jessica Ennis-Hill is one of Sheffield’s steeliest exports, and an athlete who has captured the imagination of a nation. For that, she more than earns her place in The Cult.
Boxing, Wrestling, Defining A Hero: The Significance Of Sport In Epic Literature
As far back as the first known literature in Europe, sport has been a crucial narrative device. More than that, however, it has defined what it is to be a warrior, and what it is to be a man.
Britain's Most Underrated Athlete: In Conversation With Paralympian Richard Whitehead
Ahead of defending his 200 metres title this weekend, Paralympian Richard Whitehead remains Britain’s most underrated sporting champion.
Usain Bolt and Jamaica Win Gold for 4x100m, Giving Him a Kind of Triple-Triple
No one has done this in these events before, making Bolt inarguably the fastest person ever.
High Jumper Derek Drouin Wins Canada's First Gold Medal in Track and Field in 20 Years
Drouin, the reigning world champion, also became the first Canadian male to win gold in Rio.
Haitian Olympian Jeffrey Julmis Redefines The Phrase ‘Falling at the First Hurdle’
Julmis went into the 110m hurdles with the confidence of ten men, but the jumping ability of an extremely small and possibly concussed child.
How Kenyan Javelin Thrower Julius Yego Mastered His Sport By Watching YouTube Videos
Julius Yego grew up in a country that prizes long distance running over all other events—so he started watching online videos at a cyber cafe to master the javelin.
Math and Physics Are the Stars of Track and Field
You've got to move horizontally and vertically at the same time.