The New York Times – Sports:
Some have referred to this era as a golden age of better and better times. But a deeper look at the data shows the simple shorthand conclusion is incomplete.
Category: IAAF World Athletics Championships
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Are Runners Getting Faster, Faster?
The New York Times – Sports:
Some have referred to this period as a golden age of people running fast. But a deeper look at the data shows that the simple shorthand conclusion that everybody is getting faster is incomplete.
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Jakob Ingebrigtsen Wins the 5,000 Meters at the World Championships
The New York Times – Sports:
Ingebrigtsen was out for revenge against a decorated field that included Jacob Krop of Kenya, Oscar Chelimo of Uganda and Grant Fisher of the U.S.
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Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson Wins the 200 With Second-Fastest Time Ever
The New York Times – Sports:
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica finished with silver, and Dina Asher-Smith of Britain finished in third.
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Gotytom Gebreslase of Ethiopia Wins Women’s World Championship Marathon
The New York Times – Sports:
Judith Korir of Kenya won silver, and Lonah Chemtai Salpeter of Israel won bronze. All three medalists bested the world championship marathon record time set by Paula Radcliffe in 2005.
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Track and Field World Championships: Top Races to Watch
The New York Times – Sports:
The fastest runners in the world are converging in Eugene, Ore., for the next 10 days.