How Olympian Quanera Hayes Has Kept the Faith This Year
The 400-meter runner made her first Olympic team as a mom and won the Diamond League final in Zurich to clinch her spot at the next summer’s World Championships in Eugene.
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Josette Norris Wraps Up Her First European Adventure in Zurich
Young pro runners often spend their summers competing in Europe. For some, like Norris, the racing and the travel are at a new level.
Courtney Frerichs and the Season of Her Life
After she broke the Olympic steeplechase wide open to win silver, Courtney Frerichs improved her own American record. She has one more goal to wrap up her big summer.
Anna Cockrell Reflects on the Olympic Games and the Not-So-Average Year Leading Up to Them
In her journey to the Olympics, Cockrell learned the importance of perspective and managing expectations.
“My whole career I’ve been like, what’s next?”: Molly Huddle on Preparing for the 2021 Boston Marathon
The two-time Olympian has been focused on injury prevention in her build up to Boston.
2021 Olympics Live Updates: Felix, Hassan, and Seidel Make History to Close Out Women’s Track and Field in Tokyo
Plus more of the latest results, memorable moments, news, and notes from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
Allyson Felix Ends Olympic Career With One More Gold as Team USA Wins 4×400 Relay
All four women already made history at the Tokyo Olympics. In the final event on the women’s athletics schedule, they teamed up to do it again—together.
Allyson Felix Wins Bronze, Becomes Most Decorated Female Olympian in Track and Field History
In her fifth and final Olympics, Allyson Felix wins bronze in the women’s 400m final. Defending champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo wins gold.
Athletes Describe What it *Really* Feels Like to be an Olympian
It's the pinnacle achievement for many athletes, but making Team USA brings a roller coaster of emotions that can't always be anticipated.
Emily Sisson is Ready to Take the Heat in the Tokyo Olympic 10,000 Meters
She won the Olympic Trials in record time under a heat warning in Oregon. It was a preview of what’s to come in Japan.
For Carolyn Su, TransRockies Run is About Building Representation
How one woman is using an epic stage race to make running more inclusive.
DSD Athletes: What Does it Mean And What Are the World Athletics Rules?
What is “differences of sexual development,” and how do the rules affect women’s track and field? An explainer.
Here’s What Sifan Hassan Will Have to Do Next to Complete Historic Triple
One-third of Hassan’s never-before-done bid to win the 1500, 5,000, and 10,000 meters has been cinched. Here is a play-by-play of what she needs to do next and the challenges she'll face.
Elaine Thompson-Herah Completes Historic Double-Double; Gabby Thomas Wins Bronze in Women’s 200m Final
Elaine Thompson-Herah’s winning time of 21.53 is the second-fastest mark in world history.
Team USA’s Keni Harrison Wins Silver in 100m Hurdles at 2020 Olympics
The world record holder found redemption in Tokyo.
The Women’s Olympic 1500 Meters Predictions Hinge on One Factor: Will Sifan Hassan Race?
The race will have plenty of talented athletes with fresh legs that could foil Hassan’s triple gold attempt.
Do the U.S. Steeplechasers Have What It Takes to Medal at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics?
Beatrice Chepkoech, the world record holder, hasn’t shown her typical dominance, which makes the Olympic steeple all the more intriguing.
In the Tokyo Olympics 5,000 Meters, Five of the 10 Fastest Women Ever Face Off
The 5,000-meter women’s field features athletes who not only have the endurance, but also can turn on impressive finishing kicks.
How Women’s Track and Field Fought Their Way Into the Olympics—by Staging Their Own
After facing rejection after rejection, how a group of women around the world banded together to start the Women's Olympic Games.
Tokyo Olympics: In the Women’s 800 Meters, All Eyes Are on Athing Mu
The 19-year-old is a first-time Olympian, but she’s capable of winning gold.