World Athletics 

Official account of World Athletics. Home of all things running, jumping, throwing and walking. We provide the inside track on the world’s best athletes and competitions, and we want to get more people moving.


World Athletics

Imagine being there when the stars come together ✨

You could be joining the #AthleticsAwards in Monaco, with an exclusive trip for two waiting for one lucky winner 🏆

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Your VIP experience in Monaco awaits ✨

Don’t miss your chance to join the stars at the #AthleticsAwards, with a trip for two to Monaco up for grabs 🏆

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A historic day for marathon race walking 🌟

🇦🇺’s Rebecca Henderson clocked 3:14:52 to better the women’s world record, while 🇯🇵’s Masatora Kawano made history with the inaugural men’s world record of 2:55:14.

Read the flash report 👉 bit.ly/4kcP8yr

📸 JAAF/Ikumi KODAMA

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COME AND JOIN US AT THE AWARDS 🏆

Win an experience like no other, including a trip for two to Monaco and VIP access to the #AthleticsAwards

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What a year it's been 😍

Vote for your favourite moment of 2026 now 👉 appy.to/j9935

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The 2026 Women’s World Athlete of the Year Nominees ✨

Who has your vote? 👉 bit.ly/4zhXcSY

Voting closes on Saturday 17th of October at 11:59 PM CEST.

#AthleticsAwards

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The 2026 Men’s World Athlete of the Year Nominees ✨

Who has your vote? 👉 bit.ly/4zhXcSY

Voting closes on Saturday 17th of October at 11:59 PM CEST.

#AthleticsAwards

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Awards season is upon us 🤩

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the 2026 #AthleticsAwards ✨

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Timed to PERFECTION 😤

Andreas Almgren makes his move in the final 200m and storms to a European half marathon record of 58:06 to claim his first global title at the #WorldRoadRunningChamps 🤯

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THE DOMINANCE 🔥

Agnes Ngetich controlled all 21.1km in Copenhagen to claim world gold in 1:05:15, setting a women’s only half marathon world record along the way 🥵

#WorldRoadRunningChamps

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