Serbian runner Elzan Bibic made history at the 6th Belgrade Half Marathon on November 23, 2025, winning the race and setting a new national record with an impressive time of 61:47. This performance marks the first time a Serbian athlete has broken the 62-minute barrier in the half marathon.
Hofstra freshman Freddie Kipkosgei secured All-America accolades with a 38th-place finish at the 2025 NCAA Division I Men's Cross Country Championships in Columbia, Missouri, on Saturday, November 22. He completed the 10K course in a personal best time of 29:04.9.
American Daniel Mesfin and Ethiopia's Eebbissee Addunyaa secured victories at the 44th Irish Life Dublin Marathon on October 26, 2025. Over 22,000 runners participated in the event, which also saw David McGlynn and Ava Crean claim the men's and women's Irish national titles respectively.
Andorran skyrunner Arnau Soldevila claimed the 2025 VK OPEN Championship title, setting a new course record of 36'58" at the Vertical Ruy Grand Finale in Bulgaria on October 18, 2025. Soldevila's victory also secured him the overall championship trophy.
New Delhi, India, is hosting the 12th World Para Athletics Championships from September 27 to October 5, 2025. Indian athletes Shailesh Kumar secured gold in men's high jump T63, setting a new record, while Deepthi Jeevanji claimed silver in women's 400m T20 on the opening day.
The Netherlands made a strong start at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi, claiming two gold medals on Day 1. Noelle Roorda triumphed in the Women's Javelin Throw F46, while Cheyenne Bouthoorn secured gold in the Women's Shot Put F36, positioning the nation at the top of the early medal standings.
Brazilian athlete Caio Bonfim has claimed his first major global gold medal, winning the men's 20km race walk at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 on September 20, 2025. He finished with a time of 1:18:35, marking a significant milestone in his career.
Australian high jumper Nicola Olyslagers claimed her first outdoor World Athletics Championships gold medal in Tokyo on September 21, 2025. Despite significant rain delays, Olyslagers cleared 2.00m on her first attempt, winning on countback against Poland's Maria Żodzik. This marks Australia's first gold of the championships.
Six dedicated runners from the French overseas collectivity of Saint Pierre and Miquelon recently participated in the prestigious Beneva Montreal Marathon, held on September 20-21, 2025. Their involvement highlights the archipelago's vibrant athletic community and its connection to international sporting events.
South Africa's men's 4x100m relay team failed to qualify for the final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. After an initial disqualification due to a collision, the team was granted a solo re-run but their time of 38.64 seconds fell short of the required 38.34 seconds.
German Olympic champion Yemisi Ogunleye has successfully qualified for the women's shot put final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Her throw of 19.65 meters secured an automatic spot, positioning her as a strong contender for another global medal.
Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra effortlessly qualified for the World Athletics Championships 2025 final in Tokyo, hitting the automatic qualification mark of 84.50m with his very first attempt of 84.85m. The defending champion's swift qualification sets the stage for a highly anticipated final.
