Three world record holders went on a tour of the Chinese capital on Thursday (14) as the city begins the 100-day countdown to the IAAF World Championships, Beijing 2015.

The IAAF is saddened to learn of the death of former 800m world record-holder Nina Otkalenko, who passed away on Wednesday (13) after a long illness, just 10 days shy of her 87th birthday.

IAAF President Lamine Diack was once again present in Doha ahead of the first meeting in this year s IAAF Diamond League and paid tribute to the dedication, commitment and enthusiasm of the local organisers, the Qatar Athletics Federation, on Thursday ...

Organisers of the Okpekpe 10km Road Race are hopeful that this year s line-up will be capable of breaking the Nigerian all-comers records for the distance for the third successive year at the IAAF Bronze Label Road Race on Saturday (16).

Senior staff from the IAAF medical and anti-doping department have concluded a productive two-day visit to Jamaica.

The Qatar Sports Club has become the traditional venue to get the IAAF Diamond League underway and, for the sixth consecutive year, once again there should be some outstanding performances and exciting contests in Doha on Friday (15).