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Once the medals lose their sheen, what will this international track star ultimately be remembered for?

Female athletes will be forced to carry unwanted pregnancies. So far, few in the NCAA seem to be talking about that.

For queer Canadian runner Gabriela DeBues-Stafford, success is about leaving it all on the track

At 34 years old, Nell Rojas is faster than ever—and she's only getting started. After top-ten finishes in two consecutive Boston Marathons, Rojas reflects on how she got here and what's next.

With the UA Flow Synchronicity, Under Armour delivers a running shoe designed to fit and support the natural shape of a woman’s foot so women can run even faster

Talitha Diggs, Abby Steiner, Britton Wilson, and Sydney McLaughlin made up the champions relay team.

The 20-year-old followed up her gold medal from Tokyo last summer with a performance she didn't know she had in her.

A mixture of speed and chemistry brought Melissa Jefferson, Abby Steiner, Jenna Prandini, and Twanisha Terry to victory.

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The American phenom came in fifth in a deep and superspeedy field.

A single photo illustrates all those finish line feels.

Coburn finishes eighth in the World Championships steeplechase. Norah Jeruto of Kazakhstan pulled out a record-breaking win.

After becoming the youngest adult to run 100 marathons, she’s chasing even bigger running goals and helping fellow Dreamers and young women realize their own potential

Union Athletic Club teammates Sinclaire Johnson and Jessica Hull finished sixth and seventh respectively.

A team effort pushed the Americans to three top-eight finishes.

Other race standouts, Sifan Hassan and Karissa Schweizer both credit their success today to taking a long break from running after last summer's Olympic Games.

Felix and the rest of Team USA’s mixed-gender 4x400-meter relay team placed third today at Hayward Field.

Plus more of the latest results, memorable moments, news, and notes from the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon.

Abby Steiner, Tamara Clark, and Jenna Prandini will represent the United States at the World Athletics Championships.

Grab your friends, feed them pizza, convert some track and field fans.

All you need to know to watch the World Athletics Championships 2022 from Eugene, Oregon on the NBC networks and NBC Sports App.

The three women are some of the best—potentially of all-time.

Talitha Diggs, Kendall Ellis, and Lynna Irby give rise to a new generation of 400-meter speed.

The 400- and 100 meter-hurdles are must-watch events at the World Athletics Championships taking place at Hayward Field in Oregon.

Aleia Hobbs, Melissa Jefferson, and Twanisha Terry race in less than 11 seconds.

A double-up, a worlds debut, and a fan favorite are headed to Eugene.

Karissa Schweizer, Alicia Monson, and Natosha Rogers are representing Team USA in a stacked 10K field.

Sinclaire Johnson and two 2020 Olympians--Elle Purrier and Cory McGee--will compete in the 1500m on behalf of Team USA.

In the steeplechase, these dominant athletes plan to give it their all at the World Champs.

Find out how the Badwater 135 champ finds ways to keep leveling up.

In life, McRae has gone ‘off-road’ to find her strong on the trails and beyond.

Keira D'Amato is a last-minute sub for Molly Seidel ahead of the World Championship Marathon on July 18 in Eugene, Oregon.

These splurge-worthy experiences promise more than a great run.

It's a tough, but important conversation for runners to have.

Eighteen years ago, I was one of the best runners in the country, then a mysterious fatigue took that away. Now I’m learning to appreciate the running I still can do.

Maine runner Kirsten Beverley-Waters has completed her world record attempt for The Trevor Project.

Her historic post signals a period of renewal for New York Road Runners. Here’s what she’s looking to do as the first Black chairwoman.

The steeple queen's secret? "A lot of boring training."

The marathoner from Ireland has been out for most of her career.

It was down to the last 50 meters today at the U.S. championships.

The 2017 World Champion wants to be back on top on the global stage.

Elise Cranny won the race and Karissa Schweizer came in second, qualifying for her second event for the world champs.

Cory McGee and Elle Purrier St. Pierre finished in second and third and have also earned bids to the world championships in Eugene at the end of July.

The top three finishers in each event will qualify for the World Championships, which will be held on U.S. soil for the first time at the end of July.

And you can race against them.

One of the easiest ways to deepen your love for the sport is to be what you would have needed when you started running.

Didn't watch Thursday's prelims? Here's what you missed.

The landmark legislation has had a profound impact on gender equality. But it hasn’t fixed everything—and future equal opportunity isn’t promised.

The 1500-meter specialist will wear Lululemon gear at the USATF Outdoor Championships in their new role as brand ambassador.

Sexual orientation and gender identity haven't always been protected under Title IX and even now LGBTQ+ athletes still face discrimination in sport.

The initiative is backed by Allyson Felix, Alysia Montaño, &Mother, and Athleta.

The road to world championships gets underway starting Thursday.

Title IX turns fifty on June 23. Here’s where you can go to learn about the facts, stories, and people behind it.

Marley took life at a slower pace, but his exuberance and encouragement were never-ending.

We caught up with the three-time NCAA champion, who left the Brooks Beasts at the end of last year to focus on her health.

The intimidation factor for new runners is high. Here's how to make sure everyone feels welcome.

An impressive pro field delivered some fast times in the historic women's-only race.

Though she never stops thinking about the ongoing war, she shares her victories on the roads with the people fighting for Ukraine.

What started as a popular pandemic-era virtual race will draw a crowd of runners to Flagstaff in October.

Maine runner Kirsten Beverley-Waters is running for a bigger cause: "I would do all of these runs for one child."

Celebrate pride the runner way by showing up for these charitable pride runs. 

Nearly all of the American pro training groups are led by white men.

A look at the track and field races from this weekend.

Alicia Monson and Natosha Rogers also qualified for the World Championships in July.

The Olympian talks about her new coach, training program, and why she’s feeling better than ever.

The iconic road race brings with it a sense of hope.

After Kenyan runner Agnes Tirop was murdered, her father and a group of her fellow athletes formed an organization to honor her, stop gender-based violence, and change societal norms.

Ben Rosario, founder of the nonprofit elite training group, will become full-time executive director of the organization.

Since becoming a mom in September 2021, De La Cruz has formed a new bond with running, one that’s more joyful and less rigid.

World championships silver medalist Kara Goucher recounts how silencing her intuition didn't serve her well. Now she gives the advice she wishes she received as a young runner.

The star runner’s decision to be less public on the app illustrates how pro athletes have to find a tricky balance between privacy and exposure

The Arizona-based pro recaps her injury recovery and what she’s learned about running postpartum.

These four mental lessons helped Jacky Hunt-Broersma run 104 marathons in 104 days.

The 30-year-old overtook the American half marathon record set by Sara Hall in January.

The pro runner shares her wisdom about how running has changed for her through motherhood.

The controversy has opened up a heated discussion about children and running.

Wanda Kriebel’s racing was interrupted by a serious injury, but now the 62 year old has completed her comeback race.

Running also empowers her to see who she could become.