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All Rights Reserved.</div></footer></div><script id="__NEXT_DATA__" type="application/json">{"props":{"pageProps":{"initialNews":[{"articleType":0,"urlSlug":"2024-european-waste-reduction-week","relatedMinisiteIds":["614ae7f5443a96af63970f10"],"relatedMinisitePages":[{"slug":"athletics-better-world","__typename":"Page"}],"tags":["sustainability"],"__typename":"NewArticle","id":"6748acf04f2a358dea291e36","title":"World Athletics participates in 2024 European Waste Reduction Week","body":"\u003cp\u003eWorld Athletics this week joined efforts with the Monegasque Ministry of Environment in its initiative to reduce, reuse and recycle as a way of marking Monaco\u0026rsquo;s Waste Reduction Awareness week.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, as the festive and cold season slowly creeps in, World Athletics partnered with Monaco\u0026rsquo;s Semeurs d\u0026rsquo;Espoir (Sowers of Hope) for a special collection of clothing, shoes and food, all of which will be donated to the homeless and the poor in neighbouring communities.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStaff at World Athletics headquarters donated 6kg of food donations, 17kg of sports shoes and 118kg of clothes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJean-Pierre Debernardi, a representative of the Monegasque Semeurs d\u0026rsquo;Espoir Association, collected the donations. He, along with about 90 colleagues, dedicates his free time to deliver clothing and food to the homeless, poor and Ukrainian refugees living in Monaco\u0026rsquo;s neighbouring communities.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwiss sprinter Ajla del Ponte and Italian high jumper Elena Vallortigara, two of World Athletics\u0026rsquo; champions for a better world, expressed their support from afar.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;I really like to hear about this new initiative,\u0026rdquo; said Del Ponte. \u0026ldquo;I\u0026rsquo;m trying to do as much as I can back at home in Switzerland, as sponsored athletes we get clothing packages very often and it happens that some things will never be used. I make sure to donate to associations or I ask to my club if there are some kids in need. I\u0026rsquo;d like kids or young adults to not have to think about this by giving a bit of mine. A small gesture can change a lot.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;In Switzerland we also have an initiative called \u0026lsquo;The magic table\u0026rsquo; which helps people in need to avoid alimentary poverty,\u0026rdquo; she added. \u0026ldquo;I always try to donate either coffee, rice, pasta or anything they need at the moment. Again, a small gesture for us, but a big impact for someone else.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;I always try to stick to the rules of reduce-reuse-recycle,\u0026rdquo; said Vallortigara. \u0026ldquo;I pay special attention to the quality of the products I buy, whether it\u0026rsquo;s food, clothing, items in general. I try to be as essential as possible: when I really need something, according to my financial means, I choose the option with the best quality price ratio. But quality, as synonymous of sustainability, is always a priority.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;We should all have the interest and curiosity to know more about what we buy: being better informed can leading to more respectful choices,\u0026rdquo; she added. \u0026ldquo;There are so many ways to reuse food and clothes; the internet is full of delicious recipes and clothes can find a new life with other purposes and people.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReducing, and in many cases entirely eliminating, food waste have become important components of event sustainability initiatives in recent years.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganisers of the World Indoor Championships Glasgow 24 partnered with a food bank in the city\u0026rsquo;s east end to redistribute all excess food from the event \u0026ndash; more than 1000 meals \u0026ndash; to forge a positive partnership that has set the path for future events at the Glasgow Arena. The food donation was the first such initiative by an event hosted at the arena since its opening a decade earlier.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the Oslo Bislett Games, any leftover food is immediately delivered to a local mosque which distributes the meals in the immediate community. And at the Berlin Half Marathon, all unused prepackaged meals are distributed among the breakdown teams and all unused fruit is donated to the Berliner Tafel Community Food Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","gatedContent":false,"standFirst":"World Athletics this week joined efforts with the Monegasque Ministry of Environment in its initiative to reduce, reuse and recycle","standfirst":"World Athletics this week joined efforts with the Monegasque Ministry of Environment in its initiative to reduce, reuse and recycle","liveFrom":"2024-11-28T17:48:31.951Z","contentId":"6748aced4f2a358dea291e35","backgroundColour":"#ffffff","seoDescription":"World Athletics this week joined efforts with the Monegasque Ministry of Environment in its initiative to reduce, reuse and recycle","imageEdited":"eyJrZXkiOiI2NzQ4YWM5YjRmMmEzNThkZWEyOTFlMzIuanBnIiwiZWRpdHMiOnsicmVzaXplIjp7IndpZHRoIjoyMDAwLCJoZWlnaHQiOjcxNH19fQ==","campaignId":null,"relatedUrls":null,"slug":"2024-european-waste-reduction-week","featureImageId":null,"featureImageEdited":"eyJrZXkiOiI2NzQ4YWM5YjRmMmEzNThkZWEyOTFlMzIuanBnIiwiZWRpdHMiOnsicmVzaXplIjp7IndpZHRoIjoyMDAwLCJoZWlnaHQiOjcxNH19fQ==","hideOnTheMainSite":false,"sEOTitle":"World Athletics this week joined efforts with the Monegasque Ministry of Environment in its initiative to reduce, reuse and recycle","seoTitle":"World Athletics this week joined efforts with the Monegasque Ministry of Environment in its initiative to reduce, reuse and recycle","metaDescription":"World Athletics this week joined efforts with the Monegasque Ministry of Environment in its initiative to reduce, reuse and recycle","eventId":0,"blogUpdated":null,"liveBlog":false,"language":"en","contentModules":[],"relatedMedia":[{"id":"6748aca14f2a358dea291e33","fileName":"6748ac9b4f2a358dea291e32.jpg","__typename":"NewMedia"}],"relatedCompetitions":null,"event":null,"relatedEventIds":[],"relatedEvents":[],"relatedCompetitors":[],"relatedCountryCodes":[],"relatedRegionCodes":[]},{"articleType":0,"urlSlug":"digital-exhibition-2024-photograph-year","relatedMinisiteIds":["6047781d476d3cb49098989a"],"relatedMinisitePages":[],"tags":[],"__typename":"NewArticle","id":"6745bf8f021a2e6c015748c4","title":"Digital exhibition: 2024 World Athletics Photograph of the Year shortlisted images","body":"\u003cp\u003eAhead of the \u003cstrong\u003eWorld Athletics Awards 2024\u003c/strong\u003e, a digital exhibition has been created featuring the 11 images shortlisted for World Athletics Photograph of the Year.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the 114 images that were submitted, a panel of judges \u0026ndash; 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width: 100%; display: block;\" src=\"https://assets.aws.worldathletics.org/6745bcf85838b6af69ddb775.jpg\" alt=\"Mondo Duplantis of Sweden in action while clearing 6.25m at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris\" /\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMondo Duplantis of Sweden in action while clearing 6.25m at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhoto by Casey Sims\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 900px; width: 100%; display: block;\" src=\"https://assets.aws.worldathletics.org/6745bd555838b6af69ddb778.jpg\" alt=\"Mondo Duplantis after breaking his own pole vault world record at the Silesia Diamond League meeting\" /\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA surprised Mondo Duplantis after breaking his own pole vault world record when he cleared 6.26m at the second attempt at the Silesia Diamond League meeting\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhoto by Pawel Skraba\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 900px; width: 100%; display: block;\" src=\"https://assets.aws.worldathletics.org/673b828f74549a2448fee5d6.jpg\" alt=\"Tigist Assefa and Sifan Hassan collide during the marathon at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games\" /\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTigist Assefa of Ethiopia and Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands collide during the women's marathon at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Esplanade des Invalides\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhoto by Michael Steele / Getty Images\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 900px; width: 100%; display: block;\" src=\"https://assets.aws.worldathletics.org/6745bdea021a2e6c015748be.jpg\" alt=\"(Photo of the Year 2024 shortlist) The women\u0026rsquo;s 10,000m final at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris\" /\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSunset during the women\u0026rsquo;s 10,000m final at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhoto by Jaroslav Svoboda\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 900px; 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the eighth Gold meeting in this season\u0026rsquo;s \u003cstrong\u003eWorld Athletics Cross Country Tour\u003c/strong\u003e \u0026ndash; in Alcobendas, Spain, on Sunday (24).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a pleasant sunny day, Olympic 10,000m silver medallist Battocletti achieved her first win at this event, while Kwizera became the only athlete to claim victory three consecutive times.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe women\u0026rsquo;s 8.04km contest witnessed an early lead by the two main favourites: the eventual winner and Germany\u0026rsquo;s 2022 European 5000m champion Konstanze Klosterhalfen, competing in Alcobendas for the first time. That duo built a 20-metre advantage on the rest of the field some four minutes into the race, with the Italian taking on pacing duties and the German trailing in her wake.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBattocletti\u0026rsquo;s relentless rhythm paid off before they reached the third kilometre and it was then that the European cross country silver medallist broke away from Klosterhalfen with ease. By midway, they were separated by 14 seconds, the German another 28 seconds ahead of the chasing group headed by Italy\u0026rsquo;s Federica Del Buono.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second half of the race became a solo run for Battocletti as she extended her margin on Klosterhalfen. By the bell, with 2.3km left after a powerful 7:20 loop, the gap had grown to 40 seconds, with Klosterhalfen another 38 seconds clear of her distant pursuers. Finally, Battocletti ran home unopposed \u0026ndash; a 7:18 closing lap seeing her win by 1:13 ahead of Klosterhalfen.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttention turned to the battle for the third place on the podium, with five athletes fighting hard. Del Buono was up against Ecuador\u0026rsquo;s Ruth Tisalema and the Spanish trio of Alicia Berzosa, Claudia Estevez and Claudia Arce, the latter finally prevailing after unleashing a strong change of speed over the last 200 metres.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;I was not sure of winning today as Klosterhalfen is a great athlete but I felt strong and managed to win,\u0026rdquo; said Battocletti. \u0026ldquo;Honestly, I love the Alcobendas circuit; it\u0026rsquo;s so tough but at the same time a perfect dress-rehearsal for the Europeans which are usually held two weeks later.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsked about her ambitions for the European Cross Country Championships in Antalya, the 5000m and 10,000m European champion said: \u0026ldquo;I would like to medal there.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Italian\u0026rsquo;s next competitions will be a 5km race on home soil on 31 December and the Campaccio cross country race on 6 January.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKwizera unchallenged\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRight from the start, Ugandan teenager Samuel Cherop picked up the pace to open a small advantage over Ethiopia\u0026rsquo;s Abrham Sime and Kwizera, with Uganda\u0026rsquo;s Martin Kiprotich and Kenya\u0026rsquo;s Mathew Kipsang completing the leading pack. Shortly after covering the opening kilometre, Kiprotich moved to the front to take turns with his fellow Ugandan Cherop in trying to leave Kwizera behind but, on his fifth consecutive appearance in Alcobendas, Kwizera ran effortlessly in third.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome 10 minutes into the race the Spanish-based Burundian took charge of the pacing duties and soon Sime and Kipsang began to lose ground. Kwizera\u0026rsquo;s tactics also left Cherop way back before the fifth kilometre, when the contest became a battle between the two-time winner here and Kiprotich, as was the case last year.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lead duo covered the penultimate 2.3km circuit in a brisk 6:30 to build an 11-second gap on a lonesome Cherop and the key movement came with just over a kilometre remaining when Kwizera produced a powerful attack to get rid of Kiprotich in a matter of a few strides.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKwizera reached the finish line in 22:58, comfortably clear of Kiprotich (23:09), while Cherop completed the podium another 24 seconds back.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s my third win in a row here \u0026ndash; four counting the year I was disqualified for not wearing my club\u0026rsquo;s shirt \u0026ndash; so I have to be satisfied,\u0026rdquo; said Kwizera.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;The circuit is not easy but my experience here plays in my favour. I have used my usual tactics, to wait and see in the first half, then to move to the front to assess my rivals\u0026rsquo; energies to finally attack over the closing kilometre. I\u0026rsquo;ll next run at the Aranda de Duero cross country permit next Sunday.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmeterio Valiente for World Athletics\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLeading results\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWomen\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e1 Nadia Battocletti (ITA) 26:14\u003cbr /\u003e2 Konstanze Klosterhalfen (GER) 27:27\u003cbr /\u003e3 Claudia Arce (ESP) 27:50\u003cbr /\u003e4 Ruth Tisalema (ECU) 27:54\u003cbr /\u003e5 Federica Del Buono (ITA) 28:01\u003cbr /\u003e6 Alicia Berzosa (ESP) 28:03\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMen\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e1 Rodrigue Kwizera (BDI) 22:58\u003cbr /\u003e2 Martin Kiprotich (UGA) 23:09\u003cbr /\u003e3 Samuel Cherop (UGA) 23:31\u003cbr /\u003e4 Mathew Kipsang (KEN) 23:37\u003cbr /\u003e5 Yahya Aouina (ESP) 23:38\u003cbr /\u003e6 Abrham Sime (ETH) 23:46\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKipruto and Chemutai win in Carhaix-Plouguer\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKenya\u0026rsquo;s Matthew Kipkoech Kipruto secured his second successive win of the \u003cstrong\u003eWorld Athletics Cross Country Tour Gold\u003c/strong\u003e season, while Uganda\u0026rsquo;s Belinda Chemutai got her campaign off to a successful start at the Festival du Cross-Country meeting in Carhaix-Plouguer, France, on Sunday (24).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne week on from winning the 10.2km senior men\u0026rsquo;s race at the Cinque Mulini meeting in Italy, 19-year-old Kipruto secured top spot after racing the 7.31km event at the Site de Kerampuilh.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKipruto, who claimed world U20 cross country bronze in Belgrade in March, this time clocked 22:35 to win by 12 seconds ahead of his compatriot Robert Kiprop Koech and Kipruto\u0026rsquo;s fellow teenager Harbert Kibet of Uganda, who finished fifth in the 3000m at the World U20 Championships in Lima in August. Koech and Kibet both clocked 22:47, with Koech getting the nod for the runner-up spot, while it was also close for fourth place as Kenya\u0026rsquo;s Vincent Kimaiyo and Uganda\u0026rsquo;s Titus Musau both ran 23:07.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChemutai was also a clear winner in the women\u0026rsquo;s 7.31km race. Clocking 25:51, she won by seven seconds ahead of another close battle for second place. Kenya\u0026rsquo;s Maurine Jepkoech Chebor secured the runner up spot as she clocked 25:58, the same time as Ethiopia\u0026rsquo;s Asmarech Anley in third place.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEthiopia\u0026rsquo;s Robe Dida was fourth, one place ahead of Kazakhstan\u0026rsquo;s 2022 3000m steeplechase champion Norah Jeruto.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLeading results\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWomen\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e1 Belinda Chemutai (UGA) 25:51\u003cbr /\u003e2 Maurine Jepkoech Chebor (KEN) 25:58\u003cbr /\u003e3 Asmarech Anley (ETH) 25:58\u003cbr /\u003e4 Robe Dida (ETH) 26:00\u003cbr /\u003e5 Norah Jeruto (KAZ) 26:03\u003cbr /\u003e6 Flavie Renouard (FRA) 26:29\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMen\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e1 Matthew Kipkoech Kipruto (KEN) 22:35\u003cbr /\u003e2 Robert Kiprop Koech (KEN) 22:47\u003cbr /\u003e3 Harbert Kibet (UGA) 22:47\u003cbr /\u003e4 Vincent Kimaiyo (KEN) 23:07\u003cbr /\u003e5 Titus Musau 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the Cross Internacional de la Constituci\u0026oacute;n \u0026ndash; the eighth Gold level event in this season\u0026rsquo;s \u003cstrong\u003eWorld Athletics Cross Country Tour\u003c/strong\u003e \u0026ndash; in Alcobendas on the outskirts of Madrid on Sunday (24).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBattocletti earned Olympic silver over 10,000m in Paris earlier this year, finishing just 0.10 behind two-time world cross-country champion Beatrice Chebet. The 24-year-old Italian set national records when winning the 5000m and 10,000m at the European championships earlier in the summer, then went on to improve on them in Paris with marks of 14:31.64 and 30:43.35.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe European cross-country silver medallist opened her winter campaign last Sunday at the Cinque Mulini, where she finished third. Having finished third in Alcobendas last year and second in 2022, Battocletti hopes that this weekend\u0026rsquo;s race will be third time lucky.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermany\u0026rsquo;s Konstanze Klosterhalfen, the 2022 European cross-country silver medallist, will also be in contention in the women\u0026rsquo;s 8.04km race. The 27-year-old last raced four weeks ago at the Valencia half marathon, where she finished ninth in 1:07:07.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFederica del Buono will also be a contender. The versatile Italian competed over 10,000m at the European Championships, then dropped down to the 1500m at the Paris Olympics. She placed 10th at the Cinque Mulini, 19 seconds ahead of Hungary\u0026rsquo;s Lili Anna Vindics-Toth, also entered for Sunday\u0026rsquo;s race. Alicia Berzosa, who finished 12th in the 10,000m at the European Championships, should lead the Spanish challenge.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe men\u0026rsquo;s contest, also held over 8.04km, features defending champion Rodrigue Kwizera. The Burundian suffered his first defeat of the current cross-country season last weekend when he was outsprinted by Thierry Ndikumwenayo at the Cross de It\u0026aacute;lica. The 25-year-old reached the finish line first at the past three editions of this race, although he was disqualified in 2021 for not wearing the vest of his Spanish club, Playas de Castell\u0026oacute;n. He made amends with victories in 2022 and 2023, and so goes into this weekend\u0026rsquo;s race as the hot favourite.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe may not have it all his own way, though. Kenya\u0026rsquo;s Mathew Kipchumba Kipsang, Ethiopia\u0026rsquo;s Abrham Sime and Ugandan duo Martin Kiprotich and Samuel Cherop will be keen to make an impact. Kipsang has achieved podium finishes in Atapuerca, Soria and San Vittore Olona in recent weeks, while Kiprotich was fifth in Atapuerca. Cherop, who was 11th in the U20 race at the World Cross Country Championships earlier this year, is fresh from a 13:46 run over 5km in Lille. Sime, who has a highly respectable steeplechase PB of 8:02.36, clocked 13:36 in Lille for fifth.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith many of Spain\u0026rsquo;s top distance runners building up for the European Cross Country Championships on 8 December, Juan Antonio P\u0026eacute;rez \u0026ndash; a 27:46.08 performer for 10,000m \u0026ndash; should lead the home challenge.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotable past winners here include Portugal's 1993 world cross-country champion Albertina Dias (1996), Eritrea's former world half marathon record-holder Zersenay Tadese (2005), Kenya\u0026rsquo;s 2016 Olympic 5000m champion Vivian Cheruiyot (2009), Ethiopia\u0026rsquo;s Olympic marathon champion Tamirat Tola (2015) and Uganda\u0026rsquo;s two-time world cross country champion Jacob Kiplimo (2018).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeather forecasters predict a sunny and windless day on Sunday with temperatures ranging between 12-14C.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmeterio Valiente 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June.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHBS brings its years of experience as a world-class host broadcaster to the World Athletics product, leading the push to innovate and expand viewership around the exciting launch of the new Ultimate Championship event and across all World Athletics Series events during the five-year cycle.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorld Athletics has also appointed Infront to lead the charge on international media rights sales for the World Athletics Ultimate Championship, working in true partnership with World Athletics on a new and coordinated approach to market this made-for-TV event.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe World Athletics Ultimate Championship is a groundbreaking new global event set to transform the athletics calendar and define which athlete is the best of the best. The inaugural edition of this sensational sports showdown will be held across three evenings of thrilling action on 11-13 September 2026 in Hungary's capital city of Budapest.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on enhancing the viewing experience \u0026ndash; both at home as well as in the stadium \u0026ndash; the World Athletics Ultimate Championship will showcase a fast-moving new format for athletics. Staged every two years to fulfil World Athletics\u0026rsquo; ambition of having a global championship every year, the event will provide a spectacular conclusion to the summer athletics season, in the years where there is no World Athletics Championships.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach session will be under three hours in duration, with athletes representing both themselves and their national teams, wearing national kit. The event will be an accelerator for innovation in athletics, using data collected from across the sport.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorld Athletics President Sebastian Coe said: \u0026ldquo;This new global event will be a game-changer for our sport and for our athletes. We want to bring our fans athletics like they have never seen it before \u0026ndash; with the best of the best athletes in our sport competing head-to-head in a passion-fuelled, high octane, festival of sport, with sound, light and innovation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;We are also delighted to announce Tata Communications and HBS as host broadcaster. They have an unparalleled track record for delivering world-class live content across multiple platforms and will deliver an innovative and engaging product for our audiences across the globe, a product that is already exciting broadcasters as our highly experienced and talented media partner Infront embarks on its role to sell the rights with a focus on free to air platforms.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecretary of State for Sports Adam Schmidt said: \u0026ldquo;It is a great honour that after the exhilarating World Athletics Championships Budapest 23, the wonderful National Athletics Centre will once again open its doors for a major international sporting event.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;We are delighted to welcome the best of the sport back to Budapest for the World Athletics Ultimate Championship. Budapest has become a true sports capital in recent years. I am confident this new event will provide unforgettable sporting moments for sports fans around the world, in addition to promoting athletics in Hungary. What an honour it is to be considered an important partner by World Athletics, we are thankful for this trust. Our main objective in organising international sporting events is to ensure that many of our fellow citizens get to know and love the sport through the performance of the biggest heroes, and incorporate regular physical activities into their lives on a day-to-day basis. I am sure that the World Athletics Ultimate Championship will help us in this mission.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDhaval Ponda, Tata Communications Vice President and Global Media Head, added: \u0026ldquo;Tata Communications is thrilled to partner with World Athletics for the Ultimate Championship, a groundbreaking addition to the global track and field calendar. The latest collaboration marks a new era in fan engagement, one that will deliver a more immersive, high-energy and unparalleled viewing experience. We\u0026rsquo;re excited to showcase the exceptional athleticism and drama of this unique and innovative format to billions worldwide, pushing the limits of what sports broadcasting technology can achieve.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;The Ultimate Championship is poised to bring a fresh energy to athletics, engaging audiences worldwide in a way that is new and exhilarating,\u0026rdquo; said Julien Ternisien, Infront Senior Vice President Summer and Winter Sports. \u0026ldquo;We are excited to bring our experience and expertise to this landmark event, continuing our partnership with World Athletics alongside the Diamond League to push the boundaries of how the sport is presented and consumed.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;We are very excited and honoured to be starting this new project with World Athletics, it is a real opportunity to help shape the way coverage of athletics evolves over the coming years \u0026ndash; and to have the new Ultimate Championship involved in this mission adds an additional level of interest,\u0026rdquo; said HBS CEO Dan Miodownik.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Our partnership with Tata Communications brings together a major leader in technology and infrastructure communication with the experts in host broadcasting, and we believe this perfect match will combine with World Athletics\u0026rsquo; ambitious vision. Our selection of long-term athletics experts NCP as our live editorial partner ensures we will bring unparalleled entertainment, through world-class coverage, to athletics fans around the world, as well as attracting new audiences across traditional and new media platforms.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDisciplines unveiled\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the battle to determine the champion of champions, the world\u0026rsquo;s best athletes will clash in 28 events across the three evenings of competition. 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Other achievements include the organisation of JEEN (National School Games) and the South American School Games, collaboration with the Ministry of Sports and the Paraguay Olympic Committee, and continued 4x100m relay development.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePortugal (Federacao Portuguesa de Atletismo, Europe)\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFederacao Portuguesa de Atletismo organised three major events in 2024: the Dynamic New Athletics (DNA) U20 Clubs in Pombal, the European Throwing Cup in Leiria and the ECCC Cross Country in Albufeira, with a participation record at the latter and strong online exposure at all three events.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePortugal also achieved an increase in club numbers and total members, with 145 new clubs and more than 1400 new members, while the nation\u0026rsquo;s athletes gained one medal at the Olympic Games and three medals at the European Championships.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSolomon Islands (Athletic Solomons, Oceania)\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAthletic Solomons had a successful year in 2024, following its hosting of the Pacific Games in November 2023 and the nation\u0026rsquo;s involvement in the Sport Inclusion Australia Programme.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pacific Games marked the largest gathering of its kind ever hosted in the country and led to significant improvements in sports facilities as well as a sense of unity and national pride, encouraging more youth participation in athletics. 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The Ethiopian, who has a PB of 2:01:41, is the fastest man in the field and sits at third on the world all-time list, one place ahead of Lemma.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBekele finished fourth in Valencia last year, then placed second at this year\u0026rsquo;s London Marathon before going on to represent Ethiopia at the Olympics in Paris.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree other Ethiopian men with sub-2:04 PBs will be in Valencia: two-time Tokyo Marathon champion Birhanu Legese, 2021 Berlin Marathon winner Guye Adola, and Paris Olympics fifth-place finisher Deresa Geleta.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuch of the focus will be on some of the athletes who\u0026rsquo;ll be making their marathon debuts in Valencia.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorld half marathon champion Sabastian Sawe has contested nine half marathons to date, all of them comfortably inside 60 minutes and topped by his PB of 58:02. World half marathon silver medallist Daniel Mateiko is similarly consistent at the 13.1-mile distance, having bettered 59 minutes on seven occasions. Hillary Kipkoech, a 59:22 half marathon performer, was one of Lemma\u0026rsquo;s pacemakers in 2023, but this year is entered as a contender in his own right.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeriso hit the headlines in Valencia two years ago when she won in a course record of 2:14:58, which at the time was the third-fastest performance in history. She went on to win the world title in Budapest in 2023, then placed third at this year\u0026rsquo;s Tokyo Marathon in 2:16:58 before finishing fifth at the Olympic Games in Paris.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe\u0026rsquo;ll be joined in Valencia by three compatriots who\u0026rsquo;ve bettered 2:19: London and Chicago podium finisher Megertu Alemu, 2023 Valencia third-place finisher Hiwot Gebrekidan, and Tiruye Mesfin.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUgandan record-holder Stella Chesang and 2020 London Marathon runner-up Sara Hall of the USA.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Once again this year, the combination of established names and ambitious newcomers offers a great spectacle,\u0026rdquo; said Marc Roig, the international elite coach for the Valencia Marathon. \u0026ldquo;And having both the men\u0026rsquo;s and women\u0026rsquo;s course record-holders in the race makes it even more fascinating. 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Using his dynamic style, he always seeks new perspectives with creative and emotional images.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichael Steele (GBR)\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eSteele has been a professional sports photographer since 1986 and has worked as a staff photographer at Getty Images since 1999. Athletics is one of the many different sports that he covers.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnna Szilagyi (HUN)\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eSzilagyi has worked as a staff photographer for the European Pressphoto Agency in Munich since 2023. 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We must continue to act on our athletes' concerns and use the influence we have as the world\u0026rsquo;s most universal sport to ensure a healthy environment, for the future of our sport and the future of our planet.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAthletics on the COP29 agenda\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe video\u0026rsquo;s release coincided with \u0026lsquo;Sports for Climate Action: Playing to Win Against Climate Change\u0026rsquo;, a two-hour panel session held today (18) at COP29 that brought together ministers, athletes and sustainability practitioners from around the world to discuss actions and strategies to help sport address the climate crisis.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMattis and two-time Olympic champion David Rudisha participated on an athlete panel while Kipchumba Murkomen, the Cabinet Secretary for the Kenyan Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, also took part to highlight some of the ways that Athletics Kenya has involved the athletics community and their stakeholders to identify and scale climate solutions through their events.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;The Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports recognises that despite being the least contributors to Green House Gas emissions and Climate change, Kenya is taking a leadership role on this critical global agenda,\u0026rdquo; Murkomen said. \u0026ldquo;We are happy with the work Athletics Kenya is doing on delivering on the UNFCCC commitment and the Government will continue to offer support.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2021, World Athletics signed on to The Sport for Climate Action Framework, a commitment to measure, reduce and offset its carbon emissions while advocating for climate action among its stakeholders. Later that year, Athletics Kenya became the first member federation to join World Athletics as a signatory and has quickly become one of our sport\u0026rsquo;s leading voices in the battle against climate change.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Since joining us as a signatory to the UN Sport for Climate Action Framework, Athletics Kenya has embedded sustainability and care for the environment into all its competitions,\u0026rdquo; said Coe. \u0026ldquo;Our Kenyan colleagues understand the important role that sport can have to combat climate change and have taken it to heart. The Cabinet Secretary\u0026rsquo;s participation at COP29 underscores that urgency.\u0026rdquo; \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAthletics Kenya President and World Athletics Vice President Jackson Tuwei, who is leading the Athletics Kenya delegation at COP29, said: \u0026ldquo;Climate change is affecting Kenya\u0026rsquo;s high performing and upcoming athletes, and the impact is felt during training and also at international competitions. Climate risk is real and is affecting sports in general and athletics in particular. Athletics is a top sport in Kenya and we are concerned, and so are other athletics nations. Taking action is now not optional for us. Seeking partnership like we have with UNEP and Stockholm Environment Institute to help further address this crisis in line with our commitment on Climate action is paramount.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClimate change concern high among younger athletes\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoinciding with COP29, World Athletics also released findings from its fourth annual survey that gauges the attitudes of elite athletes about environmental and social issues. This year\u0026rsquo;s was conducted at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru, to focus on the concerns of our sport\u0026rsquo;s younger athletes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA survey of 141 athletes from 51 countries found that their concerns about the environment largely mirrored those of athletes who participated in previous World Athletics surveys conducted in \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://worldathletics.org/athletics-better-world/news/athlete-survey-cop26-united-nations-climate-summit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e2021\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://worldathletics.org/athletics-better-world/news/athletes-share-serious-concerns-about-climate-crisis-world-athletics-survey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e2022\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://worldathletics.org/athletics-better-world/news/climate-change-impact-world-athletics-survey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e2023\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e. Some key findings:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e74% are extremely concerned or very concerned about climate change\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e85% are extremely concerned or very concerned about air pollution\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e70% said climate change has impacted them directly; and\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e74% said climate change has impacted our sport.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, more than 70% said that they either occasionally or frequently discuss their concerns about the changing climate with family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","gatedContent":false,"standFirst":"Sport’s youngest athletes share strong concerns about the climate crisis, latest World Athletics survey shows ","standfirst":"Sport’s youngest athletes share strong concerns about the climate crisis, latest World Athletics survey shows ","liveFrom":"2024-11-18T13:54:45.113Z","contentId":"673b2e9a1e13d5250c04485e","backgroundColour":"#ffffff","seoDescription":"Sport’s youngest athletes share strong concerns about the climate crisis, latest World Athletics survey shows ","imageEdited":"eyJrZXkiOiI2NzNiMmNkMjFlMTNkNTI1MGMwNDQ4NWIuanBnIiwiZWRpdHMiOnsicmVzaXplIjp7IndpZHRoIjoyMDAwLCJoZWlnaHQiOjcxNH19fQ==","campaignId":null,"relatedUrls":null,"slug":"olympians-discuss-impacts-climate-change-sport","featureImageId":null,"featureImageEdited":"eyJrZXkiOiI2NzNiMmNkMjFlMTNkNTI1MGMwNDQ4NWIuanBnIiwiZWRpdHMiOnsicmVzaXplIjp7IndpZHRoIjoyMDAwLCJoZWlnaHQiOjcxNH19fQ==","hideOnTheMainSite":false,"sEOTitle":"Sport’s youngest athletes share strong concerns about the climate crisis, latest World Athletics survey shows ","seoTitle":"Sport’s youngest athletes share strong concerns about the climate crisis, latest World Athletics survey shows ","metaDescription":"Sport’s youngest athletes share strong concerns about the climate crisis, latest World Athletics survey shows ","eventId":0,"blogUpdated":null,"liveBlog":false,"language":"en","contentModules":[],"relatedMedia":[{"id":"673b2cd71e13d5250c04485c","fileName":"673b2cd21e13d5250c04485b.jpg","__typename":"NewMedia"}],"relatedCompetitions":null,"event":null,"relatedEventIds":[],"relatedEvents":[],"relatedCompetitors":[],"relatedCountryCodes":[],"relatedRegionCodes":[]},{"articleType":3,"urlSlug":"chebet-ndikumwenayo-cross-italica-seville","relatedMinisiteIds":[],"relatedMinisitePages":[],"tags":[],"__typename":"NewArticle","id":"673a3a227b71c9e683f837ca","title":"Chebet and Ndikumwenayo victorious in Seville","body":"\u003cp\u003eKenya\u0026rsquo;s double Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet and Spain\u0026rsquo;s Thierry Ndikumwenayo were the winners at the Cross Internacional de It\u0026aacute;lica \u0026ndash; a \u003cstrong\u003eWorld Athletics Cross Country Tour Gold\u003c/strong\u003e meeting \u0026ndash; held on the outskirts of Seville on Sunday (17).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile two-time world cross-country champion Chebet was a dominant winner of the women\u0026rsquo;s race, European 10,000m bronze medallist Ndikumwenayo prevailed in a much tighter finish over Burundi\u0026rsquo;s Rodrigue Kwizera and pre-race favourite Ethiopia\u0026rsquo;s Berihu Aregawi in the men\u0026rsquo;s contest.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChebet set a swift pace from the outset, and after just one minute of running she already had a lead over a chase quintet comprising Kazakhstan\u0026rsquo;s Deisy Jepkemei, Uganda\u0026rsquo;s Charity Cherop and Kenya\u0026rsquo;s Mercy, Diana and Sharon Chepkemoi. European 5000m bronze medallist Marta Garc\u0026iacute;a and fellow Spaniard Carolina Robles were a few metres back, alongside Sweden\u0026rsquo;s Sarah Lahti.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChebet covered the opening 2.5km loop in a brisk 7:36, six seconds faster than Jepkemei, herself another three clear of Cherop. The world 10,000m record-holder almost matched that pace on the second lap (7:44), by which time she had doubled her leading margin to 12 seconds.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the closing circuit, Chebet maintained her cadence and produced a 7:42 lap to seal the victory. By the time she crossed the finish line in 23:32, her lead had grown to 27 seconds over Jepkemei with Cherop holding off her pursuers to secure third place.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;It was my third appearance here and I managed to triumph at last so I\u0026rsquo;m very satisfied,\u0026rdquo; said Chebet. \u0026ldquo;It has also been very nice to share the weekend with my young compatriots Mercy, Diana and Sharon Chepkemoi.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the women\u0026rsquo;s contest, the men\u0026rsquo;s race opened at a moderate rhythm. Morocco\u0026rsquo;s Younes Kniya was the surprise early leader, covering the opening lap in 7:13 while a large chase pack followed in 7:16.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEuropean half marathon champion Crippa caught Kniya shortly after the fourth kilometre. At the bell \u0026ndash; with the second lap having been covered in 7:03 \u0026ndash; Crippa headed a group of eight men which included Olympic 10,000m silver medallist Berihu Aregawi. The 23-year-old Ethiopian took command for the first time about 18 minutes into the race but his lead proved to be short-lived as Kwizera and Ndikumwenayo moved to the front and began to push hard.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrippa lost ground with about 700m left. Then, over the closing 500m, Ndikumwenayo\u0026rsquo;s fierce attack paid off as he managed to build a slight advantage on Kwizera while Aregawi struggled and just couldn\u0026rsquo;t follow their pace.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the final lap covered in 6:36, Ndikumwenayo crossed the finish line ahead of his training mate Kwizera, though both were given the same time (21:24). Aregawi took third spot in 21:27 with Crippa another five seconds in arrears.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;I didn\u0026rsquo;t expect to win as my only target today was to help my club (Playas de Castell\u0026oacute;n) to win the national team title but I felt strong throughout and decided to go for the victory over the last lap,\u0026rdquo; said Ndikumwenayo, the winner here two years ago. \u0026ldquo;I\u0026rsquo;m now going to return to the altitude of Sierra Nevada where I\u0026rsquo;m building up for the European Cross Country Championships which will be next competition.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLeading results\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWomen\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e1 Beatrice Chebet (KEN) 23:32\u003cbr /\u003e2 Daisy Jepkemei (KZK) 23:59\u003cbr /\u003e3 Charity Cherop (UGA) 24:35\u003cbr /\u003e4 Diana Chepkemoi (KEN) 24:38\u003cbr /\u003e5 Mercy Chepkemoi (KEN) 24:46\u003cbr /\u003e6 Marta Garc\u0026iacute;a (ESP) 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By the time the Ugandan reached 2km (5:26), he already had a clear lead over the rest of the field. That lead continued to grow as the race progressed, and Kiplimo reached 5km in 13:44.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe world and Olympic medallist went even faster for the next 5km, reaching 10km in 27:15 \u0026ndash; 34 seconds up on his pace from last year and two minutes ahead of the chase pack.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKiplimo maintained his relentless pace through the closing stages, crossing the line in 40:42. The men\u0026rsquo;s race at the eight most recent editions of the Zevenheuvelenloop have now been won by Ugandan men.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMike Foppen of the Netherlands emerged from the chase pack to take second place in 43:19, two seconds ahead of Britain\u0026rsquo;s Marc Scott.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the women\u0026rsquo;s race, Ethiopia\u0026rsquo;s Mizan Alem made a strong road-racing debut to take the title in 46:51.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 world U20 5000m champion held back slightly during the early stages, allowing Diane van Es of the Netherlands to carve out a nine-second lead by 2km. But Alem gradually made up ground and caught the Dutch runner at about 3.5km.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom there on, Alem could not be caught. 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He, along with about 90 colleagues, dedicates his free time to deliver clothing and food to the homeless, poor and Ukrainian refugees living in Monaco\u0026rsquo;s neighbouring communities.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwiss sprinter Ajla del Ponte and Italian high jumper Elena Vallortigara, two of World Athletics\u0026rsquo; champions for a better world, expressed their support from afar.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;I really like to hear about this new initiative,\u0026rdquo; said Del Ponte. \u0026ldquo;I\u0026rsquo;m trying to do as much as I can back at home in Switzerland, as sponsored athletes we get clothing packages very often and it happens that some things will never be used. I make sure to donate to associations or I ask to my club if there are some kids in need. I\u0026rsquo;d like kids or young adults to not have to think about this by giving a bit of mine. A small gesture can change a lot.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;In Switzerland we also have an initiative called \u0026lsquo;The magic table\u0026rsquo; which helps people in need to avoid alimentary poverty,\u0026rdquo; she added. \u0026ldquo;I always try to donate either coffee, rice, pasta or anything they need at the moment. Again, a small gesture for us, but a big impact for someone else.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;I always try to stick to the rules of reduce-reuse-recycle,\u0026rdquo; said Vallortigara. \u0026ldquo;I pay special attention to the quality of the products I buy, whether it\u0026rsquo;s food, clothing, items in general. I try to be as essential as possible: when I really need something, according to my financial means, I choose the option with the best quality price ratio. But quality, as synonymous of sustainability, is always a priority.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;We should all have the interest and curiosity to know more about what we buy: being better informed can leading to more respectful choices,\u0026rdquo; she added. \u0026ldquo;There are so many ways to reuse food and clothes; the internet is full of delicious recipes and clothes can find a new life with other purposes and people.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReducing, and in many cases entirely eliminating, food waste have become important components of event sustainability initiatives in recent years.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganisers of the World Indoor Championships Glasgow 24 partnered with a food bank in the city\u0026rsquo;s east end to redistribute all excess food from the event \u0026ndash; more than 1000 meals \u0026ndash; to forge a positive partnership that has set the path for future events at the Glasgow Arena. The food donation was the first such initiative by an event hosted at the arena since its opening a decade earlier.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the Oslo Bislett Games, any leftover food is immediately delivered to a local mosque which distributes the meals in the immediate community. 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the eighth Gold meeting in this season\u0026rsquo;s \u003cstrong\u003eWorld Athletics Cross Country Tour\u003c/strong\u003e \u0026ndash; in Alcobendas, Spain, on Sunday (24).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a pleasant sunny day, Olympic 10,000m silver medallist Battocletti achieved her first win at this event, while Kwizera became the only athlete to claim victory three consecutive times.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe women\u0026rsquo;s 8.04km contest witnessed an early lead by the two main favourites: the eventual winner and Germany\u0026rsquo;s 2022 European 5000m champion Konstanze Klosterhalfen, competing in Alcobendas for the first time. That duo built a 20-metre advantage on the rest of the field some four minutes into the race, with the Italian taking on pacing duties and the German trailing in her wake.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBattocletti\u0026rsquo;s relentless rhythm paid off before they reached the third kilometre and it was then that the European cross country silver medallist broke away from Klosterhalfen with ease. By midway, they were separated by 14 seconds, the German another 28 seconds ahead of the chasing group headed by Italy\u0026rsquo;s Federica Del Buono.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second half of the race became a solo run for Battocletti as she extended her margin on Klosterhalfen. By the bell, with 2.3km left after a powerful 7:20 loop, the gap had grown to 40 seconds, with Klosterhalfen another 38 seconds clear of her distant pursuers. Finally, Battocletti ran home unopposed \u0026ndash; a 7:18 closing lap seeing her win by 1:13 ahead of Klosterhalfen.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttention turned to the battle for the third place on the podium, with five athletes fighting hard. Del Buono was up against Ecuador\u0026rsquo;s Ruth Tisalema and the Spanish trio of Alicia Berzosa, Claudia Estevez and Claudia Arce, the latter finally prevailing after unleashing a strong change of speed over the last 200 metres.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;I was not sure of winning today as Klosterhalfen is a great athlete but I felt strong and managed to win,\u0026rdquo; said Battocletti. \u0026ldquo;Honestly, I love the Alcobendas circuit; it\u0026rsquo;s so tough but at the same time a perfect dress-rehearsal for the Europeans which are usually held two weeks later.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsked about her ambitions for the European Cross Country Championships in Antalya, the 5000m and 10,000m European champion said: \u0026ldquo;I would like to medal there.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Italian\u0026rsquo;s next competitions will be a 5km race on home soil on 31 December and the Campaccio cross country race on 6 January.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKwizera unchallenged\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRight from the start, Ugandan teenager Samuel Cherop picked up the pace to open a small advantage over Ethiopia\u0026rsquo;s Abrham Sime and Kwizera, with Uganda\u0026rsquo;s Martin Kiprotich and Kenya\u0026rsquo;s Mathew Kipsang completing the leading pack. Shortly after covering the opening kilometre, Kiprotich moved to the front to take turns with his fellow Ugandan Cherop in trying to leave Kwizera behind but, on his fifth consecutive appearance in Alcobendas, Kwizera ran effortlessly in third.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome 10 minutes into the race the Spanish-based Burundian took charge of the pacing duties and soon Sime and Kipsang began to lose ground. Kwizera\u0026rsquo;s tactics also left Cherop way back before the fifth kilometre, when the contest became a battle between the two-time winner here and Kiprotich, as was the case last year.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lead duo covered the penultimate 2.3km circuit in a brisk 6:30 to build an 11-second gap on a lonesome Cherop and the key movement came with just over a kilometre remaining when Kwizera produced a powerful attack to get rid of Kiprotich in a matter of a few strides.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKwizera reached the finish line in 22:58, comfortably clear of Kiprotich (23:09), while Cherop completed the podium another 24 seconds back.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s my third win in a row here \u0026ndash; four counting the year I was disqualified for not wearing my club\u0026rsquo;s shirt \u0026ndash; so I have to be satisfied,\u0026rdquo; said Kwizera.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;The circuit is not easy but my experience here plays in my favour. I have used my usual tactics, to wait and see in the first half, then to move to the front to assess my rivals\u0026rsquo; energies to finally attack over the closing kilometre. I\u0026rsquo;ll next run at the Aranda de Duero cross country permit next Sunday.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmeterio Valiente for World Athletics\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLeading results\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWomen\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e1 Nadia Battocletti (ITA) 26:14\u003cbr /\u003e2 Konstanze Klosterhalfen (GER) 27:27\u003cbr /\u003e3 Claudia Arce (ESP) 27:50\u003cbr /\u003e4 Ruth Tisalema (ECU) 27:54\u003cbr /\u003e5 Federica Del Buono (ITA) 28:01\u003cbr /\u003e6 Alicia Berzosa (ESP) 28:03\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMen\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e1 Rodrigue Kwizera (BDI) 22:58\u003cbr /\u003e2 Martin Kiprotich (UGA) 23:09\u003cbr /\u003e3 Samuel Cherop (UGA) 23:31\u003cbr /\u003e4 Mathew Kipsang (KEN) 23:37\u003cbr /\u003e5 Yahya Aouina (ESP) 23:38\u003cbr /\u003e6 Abrham Sime (ETH) 23:46\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKipruto and Chemutai win in Carhaix-Plouguer\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKenya\u0026rsquo;s Matthew Kipkoech Kipruto secured his second successive win of the \u003cstrong\u003eWorld Athletics Cross Country Tour Gold\u003c/strong\u003e season, while Uganda\u0026rsquo;s Belinda Chemutai got her campaign off to a successful start at the Festival du Cross-Country meeting in Carhaix-Plouguer, France, on Sunday (24).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne week on from winning the 10.2km senior men\u0026rsquo;s race at the Cinque Mulini meeting in Italy, 19-year-old Kipruto secured top spot after racing the 7.31km event at the Site de Kerampuilh.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKipruto, who claimed world U20 cross country bronze in Belgrade in March, this time clocked 22:35 to win by 12 seconds ahead of his compatriot Robert Kiprop Koech and Kipruto\u0026rsquo;s fellow teenager Harbert Kibet of Uganda, who finished fifth in the 3000m at the World U20 Championships in Lima in August. Koech and Kibet both clocked 22:47, with Koech getting the nod for the runner-up spot, while it was also close for fourth place as Kenya\u0026rsquo;s Vincent Kimaiyo and Uganda\u0026rsquo;s Titus Musau both ran 23:07.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChemutai was also a clear winner in the women\u0026rsquo;s 7.31km race. Clocking 25:51, she won by seven seconds ahead of another close battle for second place. Kenya\u0026rsquo;s Maurine Jepkoech Chebor secured the runner up spot as she clocked 25:58, the same time as Ethiopia\u0026rsquo;s Asmarech Anley in third place.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEthiopia\u0026rsquo;s Robe Dida was fourth, one place ahead of Kazakhstan\u0026rsquo;s 2022 3000m steeplechase champion Norah Jeruto.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLeading results\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWomen\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e1 Belinda Chemutai (UGA) 25:51\u003cbr /\u003e2 Maurine Jepkoech Chebor (KEN) 25:58\u003cbr /\u003e3 Asmarech Anley (ETH) 25:58\u003cbr /\u003e4 Robe Dida (ETH) 26:00\u003cbr /\u003e5 Norah Jeruto (KAZ) 26:03\u003cbr /\u003e6 Flavie Renouard (FRA) 26:29\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMen\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e1 Matthew Kipkoech Kipruto (KEN) 22:35\u003cbr /\u003e2 Robert Kiprop Koech (KEN) 22:47\u003cbr /\u003e3 Harbert Kibet (UGA) 22:47\u003cbr /\u003e4 Vincent Kimaiyo (KEN) 23:07\u003cbr /\u003e5 Titus Musau 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names at the Cross Internacional de la Constituci\u0026oacute;n \u0026ndash; the eighth Gold level event in this season\u0026rsquo;s \u003cstrong\u003eWorld Athletics Cross Country Tour\u003c/strong\u003e \u0026ndash; in Alcobendas on the outskirts of Madrid on Sunday (24).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBattocletti earned Olympic silver over 10,000m in Paris earlier this year, finishing just 0.10 behind two-time world cross-country champion Beatrice Chebet. The 24-year-old Italian set national records when winning the 5000m and 10,000m at the European championships earlier in the summer, then went on to improve on them in Paris with marks of 14:31.64 and 30:43.35.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe European cross-country silver medallist opened her winter campaign last Sunday at the Cinque Mulini, where she finished third. Having finished third in Alcobendas last year and second in 2022, Battocletti hopes that this weekend\u0026rsquo;s race will be third time lucky.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermany\u0026rsquo;s Konstanze Klosterhalfen, the 2022 European cross-country silver medallist, will also be in contention in the women\u0026rsquo;s 8.04km race. The 27-year-old last raced four weeks ago at the Valencia half marathon, where she finished ninth in 1:07:07.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFederica del Buono will also be a contender. The versatile Italian competed over 10,000m at the European Championships, then dropped down to the 1500m at the Paris Olympics. She placed 10th at the Cinque Mulini, 19 seconds ahead of Hungary\u0026rsquo;s Lili Anna Vindics-Toth, also entered for Sunday\u0026rsquo;s race. Alicia Berzosa, who finished 12th in the 10,000m at the European Championships, should lead the Spanish challenge.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe men\u0026rsquo;s contest, also held over 8.04km, features defending champion Rodrigue Kwizera. The Burundian suffered his first defeat of the current cross-country season last weekend when he was outsprinted by Thierry Ndikumwenayo at the Cross de It\u0026aacute;lica. The 25-year-old reached the finish line first at the past three editions of this race, although he was disqualified in 2021 for not wearing the vest of his Spanish club, Playas de Castell\u0026oacute;n. He made amends with victories in 2022 and 2023, and so goes into this weekend\u0026rsquo;s race as the hot favourite.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe may not have it all his own way, though. Kenya\u0026rsquo;s Mathew Kipchumba Kipsang, Ethiopia\u0026rsquo;s Abrham Sime and Ugandan duo Martin Kiprotich and Samuel Cherop will be keen to make an impact. Kipsang has achieved podium finishes in Atapuerca, Soria and San Vittore Olona in recent weeks, while Kiprotich was fifth in Atapuerca. Cherop, who was 11th in the U20 race at the World Cross Country Championships earlier this year, is fresh from a 13:46 run over 5km in Lille. Sime, who has a highly respectable steeplechase PB of 8:02.36, clocked 13:36 in Lille for fifth.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith many of Spain\u0026rsquo;s top distance runners building up for the European Cross Country Championships on 8 December, Juan Antonio P\u0026eacute;rez \u0026ndash; a 27:46.08 performer for 10,000m \u0026ndash; should lead the home challenge.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotable past winners here include Portugal's 1993 world cross-country champion Albertina Dias (1996), Eritrea's former world half marathon record-holder Zersenay Tadese (2005), Kenya\u0026rsquo;s 2016 Olympic 5000m champion Vivian Cheruiyot (2009), Ethiopia\u0026rsquo;s Olympic marathon champion Tamirat Tola (2015) and Uganda\u0026rsquo;s two-time world cross country champion Jacob Kiplimo (2018).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeather forecasters predict a sunny and windless day on Sunday with temperatures ranging between 12-14C.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmeterio Valiente 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broadcaster Tata Communications and HBS to showcase Ultimate Championship as full list of disciplines announced","body":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost 400 athletes will battle it out over three nights to become ultimate champions\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClashes include the 100m, pole vault and new 4x100m mixed relay\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAthletes compete for a share of the US$10m prize pot, with $150k for the ultimate champions\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorld Athletics has appointed Tata Communications and HBS as the host broadcaster of the new \u003ca href=\"https://bit.ly/4eFlATL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorld Athletics Ultimate Championship\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;that will light up the Budapest National Athletics Centre and screens across the globe in 2026.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis agreement builds on the five-year global host broadcasting services deal covering World Athletics Series events that was announced between World Athletics and Tata Communications in June.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHBS brings its years of experience as a world-class host broadcaster to the World Athletics product, leading the push to innovate and expand viewership around the exciting launch of the new Ultimate Championship event and across all World Athletics Series events during the five-year cycle.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorld Athletics has also appointed Infront to lead the charge on international media rights sales for the World Athletics Ultimate Championship, working in true partnership with World Athletics on a new and coordinated approach to market this made-for-TV event.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe World Athletics Ultimate Championship is a groundbreaking new global event set to transform the athletics calendar and 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The inaugural edition of this sensational sports showdown will be held across three evenings of thrilling action on 11-13 September 2026 in Hungary's capital city of Budapest.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on enhancing the viewing experience \u0026ndash; both at home as well as in the stadium \u0026ndash; the World Athletics Ultimate Championship will showcase a fast-moving new format for athletics. Staged every two years to fulfil World Athletics\u0026rsquo; ambition of having a global championship every year, the event will provide a spectacular conclusion to the summer athletics season, in the years where there is no World Athletics Championships.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach session will be under three hours in duration, with athletes representing both themselves and their national teams, wearing national kit. The event will be an accelerator for innovation in athletics, using data collected from across the sport.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorld Athletics President Sebastian Coe said: \u0026ldquo;This new global event will be a game-changer for our sport and for our athletes. We want to bring our fans athletics like they have never seen it before \u0026ndash; with the best of the best athletes in our sport competing head-to-head in a passion-fuelled, high octane, festival of sport, with sound, light and innovation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;We are also delighted to announce Tata Communications and HBS as host broadcaster. They have an unparalleled track record for delivering world-class live content across multiple platforms and will deliver an innovative and engaging product for our audiences across the globe, a product that is already exciting broadcasters as our highly experienced and talented media partner Infront embarks on its role to sell the rights with a focus on free to air platforms.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecretary of State for Sports Adam Schmidt said: \u0026ldquo;It is a great honour that after the exhilarating World Athletics Championships Budapest 23, the wonderful National Athletics Centre will once again open its doors for a major international sporting event.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;We are delighted to welcome the best of the sport back to Budapest for the World Athletics Ultimate Championship. Budapest has become a true sports capital in recent years. I am confident this new event will provide unforgettable sporting moments for sports fans around the world, in addition to promoting athletics in Hungary. What an honour it is to be considered an important partner by World Athletics, we are thankful for this trust. Our main objective in organising international sporting events is to ensure that many of our fellow citizens get to know and love the sport through the performance of the biggest heroes, and incorporate regular physical activities into their lives on a day-to-day basis. I am sure that the World Athletics Ultimate Championship will help us in this mission.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDhaval Ponda, Tata Communications Vice President and Global Media Head, added: \u0026ldquo;Tata Communications is thrilled to partner with World Athletics for the Ultimate Championship, a groundbreaking addition to the global track and field calendar. The latest collaboration marks a new era in fan engagement, one that will deliver a more immersive, high-energy and unparalleled viewing experience. We\u0026rsquo;re excited to showcase the exceptional athleticism and drama of this unique and innovative format to billions worldwide, pushing the limits of what sports broadcasting technology can achieve.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;The Ultimate Championship is poised to bring a fresh energy to athletics, engaging audiences worldwide in a way that is new and exhilarating,\u0026rdquo; said Julien Ternisien, Infront Senior Vice President Summer and Winter Sports. \u0026ldquo;We are excited to bring our experience and expertise to this landmark event, continuing our partnership with World Athletics alongside the Diamond League to push the boundaries of how the sport is presented and consumed.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;We are very excited and honoured to be starting this new project with World Athletics, it is a real opportunity to help shape the way coverage of athletics evolves over the coming years \u0026ndash; and to have the new Ultimate Championship involved in this mission adds an additional level of interest,\u0026rdquo; said HBS CEO Dan Miodownik.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Our partnership with Tata Communications brings together a major leader in technology and infrastructure communication with the experts in host broadcasting, and we believe this perfect match will combine with World Athletics\u0026rsquo; ambitious vision. Our selection of long-term athletics experts NCP as our live editorial partner ensures we will bring unparalleled entertainment, through world-class coverage, to athletics fans around the world, as well as attracting new audiences across traditional and new media platforms.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDisciplines unveiled\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the battle to determine the champion of champions, the world\u0026rsquo;s best athletes will clash in 28 events across the three evenings of competition. 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Those athletes will all be competing for their share of a record-setting prize pot of US$10 million, the largest ever offered in track and field \u0026ndash; with champions set to receive US$150,000. Partnerships and enhanced promotional rights for athletes will also unlock greater financial opportunities for the stars and the sport.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlympic pole vault champion and world record-holder Mondo Duplantis said: \u0026ldquo;Nothing beats competing in front of a live crowd. Anyone that knows me or has watched me compete knows this is where I thrive. The new Ultimate Championship in 2026 will be the ultimate high in a year when we do not have a World Championships or Olympic Games. Even with fewer events there will still be 26 individual events taking place over just three nights - the pace will be insane. 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finalists have been nominated for the Member Federations Award ahead of the \u003cstrong\u003eWorld Athletics Awards 2024\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Member Federations Award recognises a Member Federation that has distinguished itself in its accomplishments throughout the year and, as a result, positively contributed to the growth and profile of the sport. The shortlisted federations were nominated by each of the six area associations.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winner will be announced on World Athletics\u0026rsquo; platforms, as part of the World Athletics Awards 2024.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe six nominees, listed alphabetically, are:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGhana (Ghana Athletics Association, Africa)\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn March, Ghana\u0026rsquo;s capital city of Accra held the African Games, where winners included the host nation\u0026rsquo;s Joseph Amoah in the 200m, and Rose Amoanimaa Yeboah and Evans Yamoah in the high jump.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe federation in Ghana has been very active in the Western Region and has ensured the organisation of major competitions in the area.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIndia (Athletics Federation of India, Asia)\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Athletics Federation of India further developed its Coaches Education Programme in 2024. Offering three progressive courses, the programme is designed to elevate the quality of athletics coaching across the country. Since its launch, more than 3000 coaches have completed the AFI Pre Level 1 course, making a significant impact on grassroots coaching.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe federation is also working to broaden the reach of its Kids' Athletics programme. Notably, its U14 programme has seen significant success, with more than 4000 annual participants and the introduction of Kids Javelin.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eParaguay (Federacion Paraguaya de Atletismo, South America)\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFederacion Paraguaya de Atletismo will complete the first half of its second strategic plan in 2024, with four areas of work \u0026ndash; events, collaborators, public and alliances \u0026ndash; being implemented.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAthletes from Paraguay won an unprecedented number of South American Championships medals, including one gold each at U20 and U23 level, while training for schoolteachers was organised as part of Kids\u0026rsquo; Athletics. Other achievements include the organisation of JEEN (National School Games) and the South American School Games, collaboration with the Ministry of Sports and the Paraguay Olympic Committee, and continued 4x100m relay development.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePortugal (Federacao Portuguesa de Atletismo, Europe)\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFederacao Portuguesa de Atletismo organised three major events in 2024: the Dynamic New Athletics (DNA) U20 Clubs in Pombal, the European Throwing Cup in Leiria and the ECCC Cross Country in Albufeira, with a participation record at the latter and strong online exposure at all three events.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePortugal also achieved an increase in club numbers and total members, with 145 new clubs and more than 1400 new members, while the nation\u0026rsquo;s athletes gained one medal at the Olympic Games and three medals at the European Championships.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSolomon Islands (Athletic Solomons, Oceania)\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAthletic Solomons had a successful year in 2024, following its hosting of the Pacific Games in November 2023 and the nation\u0026rsquo;s involvement in the Sport Inclusion Australia Programme.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pacific Games marked the largest gathering of its kind ever hosted in the country and led to significant improvements in sports facilities as well as a sense of unity and national pride, encouraging more youth participation in athletics. The Sport Inclusion Australia Programme, in partnership with Oceania Athletics, aimed to create inclusive opportunities for people with disabilities. In addition, the Kids\u0026rsquo; Athletics programme in the Solomon Islands has made significant strides, focusing on promoting physical activity, inclusivity and overall wellbeing among children.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnited States (USA Track \u0026amp; Field, NACAC)\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUS athletes achieved 34 medals at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, securing the top spot on the medal table, with performances including world records by Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone in the 400m hurdles and by the mixed 4x400m team. The team\u0026rsquo;s Olympic performance in Paris was driven by a diverse range of medals in sprints, jumps and throws.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe federation also showcased its strength by achieving first place in the medal tables at the World Athletics U20 Championships Lima 24 and the World Athletics Indoor Championships Glasgow 24. 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The Ethiopian, who has a PB of 2:01:41, is the fastest man in the field and sits at third on the world all-time list, one place ahead of Lemma.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBekele finished fourth in Valencia last year, then placed second at this year\u0026rsquo;s London Marathon before going on to represent Ethiopia at the Olympics in Paris.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree other Ethiopian men with sub-2:04 PBs will be in Valencia: two-time Tokyo Marathon champion Birhanu Legese, 2021 Berlin Marathon winner Guye Adola, and Paris Olympics fifth-place finisher Deresa Geleta.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuch of the focus will be on some of the athletes who\u0026rsquo;ll be making their marathon debuts in Valencia.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorld half marathon champion Sabastian Sawe has contested nine half marathons to date, all of them comfortably inside 60 minutes and topped by his PB of 58:02. World half marathon silver medallist Daniel Mateiko is similarly consistent at the 13.1-mile distance, having bettered 59 minutes on seven occasions. Hillary Kipkoech, a 59:22 half marathon performer, was one of Lemma\u0026rsquo;s pacemakers in 2023, but this year is entered as a contender in his own right.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeriso hit the headlines in Valencia two years ago when she won in a course record of 2:14:58, which at the time was the third-fastest performance in history. She went on to win the world title in Budapest in 2023, then placed third at this year\u0026rsquo;s Tokyo Marathon in 2:16:58 before finishing fifth at the Olympic Games in Paris.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe\u0026rsquo;ll be joined in Valencia by three compatriots who\u0026rsquo;ve bettered 2:19: London and Chicago podium finisher Megertu Alemu, 2023 Valencia third-place finisher Hiwot Gebrekidan, and Tiruye Mesfin.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUgandan record-holder Stella Chesang and 2020 London Marathon runner-up Sara Hall of the USA.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Once again this year, the combination of established names and ambitious newcomers offers a great spectacle,\u0026rdquo; said Marc Roig, the international elite coach for the Valencia Marathon. \u0026ldquo;And having both the men\u0026rsquo;s and women\u0026rsquo;s course record-holders in the race makes it even more fascinating. 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We must continue to act on our athletes' concerns and use the influence we have as the world\u0026rsquo;s most universal sport to ensure a healthy environment, for the future of our sport and the future of our planet.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAthletics on the COP29 agenda\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe video\u0026rsquo;s release coincided with \u0026lsquo;Sports for Climate Action: Playing to Win Against Climate Change\u0026rsquo;, a two-hour panel session held today (18) at COP29 that brought together ministers, athletes and sustainability practitioners from around the world to discuss actions and strategies to help sport address the climate crisis.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMattis and two-time Olympic champion David Rudisha participated on an athlete panel while Kipchumba Murkomen, the Cabinet Secretary for the Kenyan Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, also took part to highlight some of the ways that Athletics Kenya has involved the athletics community and their stakeholders to identify and scale climate solutions through their events.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;The Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports recognises that despite being the least contributors to Green House Gas emissions and Climate change, Kenya is taking a leadership role on this critical global agenda,\u0026rdquo; Murkomen said. \u0026ldquo;We are happy with the work Athletics Kenya is doing on delivering on the UNFCCC commitment and the Government will continue to offer support.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2021, World Athletics signed on to The Sport for Climate Action Framework, a commitment to measure, reduce and offset its carbon emissions while advocating for climate action among its stakeholders. Later that year, Athletics Kenya became the first member federation to join World Athletics as a signatory and has quickly become one of our sport\u0026rsquo;s leading voices in the battle against climate change.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Since joining us as a signatory to the UN Sport for Climate Action Framework, Athletics Kenya has embedded sustainability and care for the environment into all its competitions,\u0026rdquo; said Coe. \u0026ldquo;Our Kenyan colleagues understand the important role that sport can have to combat climate change and have taken it to heart. The Cabinet Secretary\u0026rsquo;s participation at COP29 underscores that urgency.\u0026rdquo; \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAthletics Kenya President and World Athletics Vice President Jackson Tuwei, who is leading the Athletics Kenya delegation at COP29, said: \u0026ldquo;Climate change is affecting Kenya\u0026rsquo;s high performing and upcoming athletes, and the impact is felt during training and also at international competitions. Climate risk is real and is affecting sports in general and athletics in particular. Athletics is a top sport in Kenya and we are concerned, and so are other athletics nations. Taking action is now not optional for us. Seeking partnership like we have with UNEP and Stockholm Environment Institute to help further address this crisis in line with our commitment on Climate action is paramount.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClimate change concern high among younger athletes\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoinciding with COP29, World Athletics also released findings from its fourth annual survey that gauges the attitudes of elite athletes about environmental and social issues. This year\u0026rsquo;s was conducted at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru, to focus on the concerns of our sport\u0026rsquo;s younger athletes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA survey of 141 athletes from 51 countries found that their concerns about the environment largely mirrored those of athletes who participated in previous World Athletics surveys conducted in \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://worldathletics.org/athletics-better-world/news/athlete-survey-cop26-united-nations-climate-summit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e2021\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://worldathletics.org/athletics-better-world/news/athletes-share-serious-concerns-about-climate-crisis-world-athletics-survey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e2022\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://worldathletics.org/athletics-better-world/news/climate-change-impact-world-athletics-survey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e2023\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e. 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European 5000m bronze medallist Marta Garc\u0026iacute;a and fellow Spaniard Carolina Robles were a few metres back, alongside Sweden\u0026rsquo;s Sarah Lahti.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChebet covered the opening 2.5km loop in a brisk 7:36, six seconds faster than Jepkemei, herself another three clear of Cherop. The world 10,000m record-holder almost matched that pace on the second lap (7:44), by which time she had doubled her leading margin to 12 seconds.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the closing circuit, Chebet maintained her cadence and produced a 7:42 lap to seal the victory. By the time she crossed the finish line in 23:32, her lead had grown to 27 seconds over Jepkemei with Cherop holding off her pursuers to secure third place.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;It was my third appearance here and I managed to triumph at last so I\u0026rsquo;m very satisfied,\u0026rdquo; said Chebet. \u0026ldquo;It has also been very nice to share the weekend with my young compatriots Mercy, Diana and Sharon Chepkemoi.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the women\u0026rsquo;s contest, the men\u0026rsquo;s race opened at a moderate rhythm. Morocco\u0026rsquo;s Younes Kniya was the surprise early leader, covering the opening lap in 7:13 while a large chase pack followed in 7:16.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEuropean half marathon champion Crippa caught Kniya shortly after the fourth kilometre. 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allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe maths between the hurdles\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1976, Moses, a physics major from Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s Morehouse College, became the first athlete to consistently maintain a 13-step stride pattern between the 10 hurdles of the race, which became his technical signature.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReducing the number of steps was a trend during the 20th century. 1952 Olympic champion Charles Moore pioneered the 13-step plan, but only to the fifth hurdle. Moses fulfilled the ambition of another former world record-holder, Soviet Yuriy Lituyev, who had attempted 13 steps all the way in the semifinals of the 1954 European Championships but only managed it to the penultimate hurdle and injured his hamstring in the process.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat was in the cinder track era, but with bouncier synthetic surfaces becoming standard, the 13-step approach for five or six hurdles became common in the 1970s, until the tall (1.87m) and long-legged (94cm) Moses succeeded in applying the 13-step plan throughout.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe benefit was that Moses didn\u0026rsquo;t need to alternate his lead leg. The drawback was that this plan didn\u0026rsquo;t account for the inevitable reduction in step length as fatigue set in, posing a tricky equation for the physicist: how to fit his natural 2.70m stride \u0026ndash; which shrinks to 2.30m as he tires \u0026ndash; into a consistent 2.40m length between the 10 hurdles of the lap, as required by the 13-step plan?\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough Moses stated that a 12-stride plan \u0026ndash; one that would match his normal step length but require switching legs at each hurdle \u0026ndash; might be needed to break 47 or even 46 seconds, he never implemented it in competition. At a race in Zurich in 1981, however, he had to take 12 steps over two intervals to avoid falling. But why change when your winning margin is more than a second on average?\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 900px; width: 100%; display: block;\" src=\"https://assets.aws.worldathletics.org/d52fcbf4-3af5-4408-9ea6-e33ae9d10423.jpg\" alt=\"US 400m hurdler Edwin Moses\" /\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #b2b2b2; text-align: right; margin: -15px 0 0px;\"\u003eUS 400m hurdler Edwin Moses (\u0026copy; Getty Images )\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe self-coached hurdler\u0026rsquo;s last defeat was in 1977 against West-German Harald Schmidt, when Moses tripped before the 10th hurdle. \u0026ldquo;My mistake, I won\u0026rsquo;t do it again,\u0026rdquo; he then declared, and kept his word until 1987, when he stumbled over the same obstacle trying to catch Danny Harris.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis period of invincibility \u0026ndash; 122 consecutive victories over nine years, nine months and nine days \u0026ndash;remains the longest streak in track and field history, and included two Olympic titles, two World Championships, three World Cups, and four world records. His last one, 47.02 set in 1983, stood for nine years until Kevin Young broke it with 46.78, using \u0026ndash; as Moses prophesised \u0026ndash; a 12-step rhythm.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe man beyond the obstacles\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon retiring after the 1988 Olympics, where he earned the bronze medal, Moses closed a career unparalleled with 178 victories in 187 races since his debut in 1975.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the film \u0026lsquo;Moses - 13 Steps\u0026rsquo; goes beyond the 400m hurdles. The \u0026lsquo;Prophet of the 400m hurdles\u0026rsquo;, as he was nicknamed by French journalist Robert Parient\u0026eacute;, shares how he made an impact off the track as well, \"guided by principles of fairness and equity\".\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoses campaigned to allow athletes to become professionals in a transitional amateur era, contributed to anti-doping policies including random and out-of-competition testing programmes, and took a stand against apartheid in South Africa.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith his recognisable style wearing large dark glasses and rawhide cord necklace, his influence made him an iconic African American sports figure, and he was duly chosen to deliver the Athlete\u0026rsquo;s Oath at the opening ceremony of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. In 1981 he was the first recipient of USA Track \u0026amp; Field's Jesse Owens Award as the outstanding US track and field performer for 1981. 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This time the four-part series focuses on the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and the thrills and spills that unfolded in the French capital.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;As a sprinter, you are going to be remembered by how you did at the Olympic Games,\u0026rdquo; says four-time Olympic medallist Ato Boldon. \u0026ldquo;You don\u0026rsquo;t get it right, you have four years to think about what went wrong.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlympic 100m champions \u003ca href=\"https://worldathletics.org/athletes/united-states/noah-lyles-14536762\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNoah Lyles\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https://worldathletics.org/athletes/saint-lucia/julien-alfred-14646562\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eJulien Alfred\u003c/a\u003e are among stars of the series, along with 200m gold medallists \u003ca href=\"https://worldathletics.org/athletes/united-states/gabrielle-thomas-14733520\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGabby Thomas\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https://worldathletics.org/athletes/botswana/letsile-tebogo-14883897\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLetsile Tebogo\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike Lyles and Thomas, \u003ca href=\"https://worldathletics.org/athletes/italy/lamont-marcell-jacobs-14453864\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMarcell Jacobs\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://worldathletics.org/athletes/united-states/fred-kerley-14504382\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFred Kerley\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https://worldathletics.org/athletes/jamaica/shericka-jackson-14325599\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eShericka Jackson\u003c/a\u003e all featured in the first series and they return for Part 2, joined by a new string of athletes including \u003ca href=\"https://worldathletics.org/athletes/jamaica/kishane-thompson-14738009\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKishane Thompson\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://worldathletics.org/athletes/united-states/melissa-jefferson-14756997\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMelissa Jefferson\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://worldathletics.org/athletes/united-states/twanisha-terry-14553598\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTwanisha Terry\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://worldathletics.org/athletes/united-states/kenneth-bednarek-14715244\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKenny Bednarek\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https://worldathletics.org/athletes/jamaica/oblique-seville-14737998\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOblique Seville\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;On the track, I\u0026rsquo;m a whole different person,\u0026rdquo; says Thomas, who became a treble Olympic champion in Paris. After winning 200m gold, the 27-year-old formed part of USA\u0026rsquo;s victorious women\u0026rsquo;s 4x100m and 4x400m teams. \u0026ldquo;I know in my heart that I can win.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated by the team behind \u003cem\u003eDrive to Survive\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSPRINT Part 2\u003c/em\u003e follows the lives of these top athletes, offering an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to become the best.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt features speed, drama and fighting talk.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;I\u0026rsquo;m the fastest, and I\u0026rsquo;ve got the medals to prove it,\u0026rdquo; says Lyles, the Olympic 100m champion who was hit with Covid in Paris but still went on to get 200m bronze. \u0026ldquo;Everybody\u0026rsquo;s got a chance\u0026hellip; to get second.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe four episodes in \u003cem\u003eSPRINT Part 2\u003c/em\u003e are:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. All American\u003cbr /\u003e2. Changing of the Guard\u003cbr /\u003e3. Going for Gold: Part 1\u003cbr /\u003e4. Going for Gold: Part 2\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first season of \u003cem\u003eSPRINT\u003c/em\u003e was a resounding international success \u0026ndash; in its first week of being released, \u003cem\u003eSPRINT\u003c/em\u003e ranked sixth on the list of the most-watched shows on Netflix worldwide and was in the top 10 in 50 countries.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://worldathletics.org/videos/sprint\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https://worldathletics.org/videos/sprint\"\u003eLearn more about SPRINT and its stars on our dedicated webpage.\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","gatedContent":false,"standFirst":"The thrilling Netflix sports docuseries starring the fastest athletes on the planet has stormed back on to screens","standfirst":"The thrilling Netflix sports docuseries starring the fastest athletes on the planet has stormed back on to screens","liveFrom":"2024-11-13T15:49:58.149Z","contentId":"67348527512bda043099c6dd","backgroundColour":"#ffffff","seoDescription":"The thrilling Netflix sports docuseries starring the fastest athletes on the planet has stormed back on to screens","imageEdited":"eyJrZXkiOiI2NzMzZDZhNWE5MjUyNzkwNjc4OGMxNGQuanBnIiwiZWRpdHMiOnsiZXh0cmFjdCI6eyJsZWZ0IjowLCJ0b3AiOjEsIndpZHRoIjoyMDAwLCJoZWlnaHQiOjcxM30sInJlc2l6ZSI6eyJ3aWR0aCI6MjAwMCwiaGVpZ2h0Ijo3MTR9fX0=","campaignId":null,"relatedUrls":null,"slug":"sprint-part-2-out-now-netflix","featureImageId":null,"featureImageEdited":"eyJrZXkiOiI2NzMzZDZhNWE5MjUyNzkwNjc4OGMxNGQuanBnIiwiZWRpdHMiOnsiZXh0cmFjdCI6eyJsZWZ0IjowLCJ0b3AiOjEsIndpZHRoIjoyMDAwLCJoZWlnaHQiOjcxM30sInJlc2l6ZSI6eyJ3aWR0aCI6MjAwMCwiaGVpZ2h0Ijo3MTR9fX0=","hideOnTheMainSite":false,"seoTitle":"The thrilling Netflix sports docuseries starring the fastest athletes on the planet has stormed back on to screens","eventId":0,"blogUpdated":null,"liveBlog":false,"language":"en","contentModules":[],"relatedMedia":[{"type":"id","generated":false,"id":"NewMedia:6733d6aba92527906788c14e","typename":"NewMedia"}],"relatedCompetitions":null,"event":null,"relatedEventIds":{"type":"json","json":[]},"relatedEvents":[],"relatedCompetitors":[],"relatedCountryCodes":{"type":"json","json":[]},"relatedRegionCodes":{"type":"json","json":[]}},"NewMedia:6733d6aba92527906788c14e":{"id":"6733d6aba92527906788c14e","fileName":"6733d6a5a92527906788c14d.jpg","__typename":"NewMedia"},"NewArticle:671b76b10404f3e23080f17f":{"articleType":0,"urlSlug":"annelie-ehrhardt-obituary","relatedMinisiteIds":{"type":"json","json":[]},"relatedMinisitePages":[],"tags":{"type":"json","json":[]},"__typename":"NewArticle","id":"671b76b10404f3e23080f17f","title":"1972 Olympic 100m hurdles champion Ehrhardt dies","body":"\u003cp\u003eWorld Athletics is deeply saddened to hear that Annelie Ehrhardt, the 1972 Olympic 100m hurdles champion, has died at the age of 74.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEhrhardt won her Olympic title for East Germany in a world record of 12.59 and she went on to become European champion two years later, running a championship record of 12.66 in Rome. In doing so, she claimed a second European medal, following the silver she secured in Helsinki in 1971.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe also claimed multiple medals at the European Indoor Championships, including gold in 1972 and 1973.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEhrhardt returned to the Olympic stage in Montreal in 1976, when she reached the semifinals of the 100m hurdles. That was to be her final competitive appearance.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;With the loss of Germany's first Olympic champion in the history of the sprint hurdles, German athletics has lost an outstanding personality in German sport,\" said the German athletics federation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorld Athletics\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","gatedContent":false,"standFirst":"Annelie Ehrhardt, 1950-2024","standfirst":"Annelie Ehrhardt, 1950-2024","liveFrom":"2024-10-25T10:45:05.617Z","contentId":"671974a3293009035fd075a6","backgroundColour":"#ffffff","seoDescription":"Annelie Ehrhardt, 1950-2024","imageEdited":"eyJrZXkiOiI2NzFiNzY0MzA0MDRmM2UyMzA4MGYxN2MuanBnIiwiZWRpdHMiOnsiZXh0cmFjdCI6eyJsZWZ0IjowLCJ0b3AiOjAsIndpZHRoIjoyMDAwLCJoZWlnaHQiOjcxM30sInJlc2l6ZSI6eyJ3aWR0aCI6MjAwMCwiaGVpZ2h0Ijo3MTR9fX0=","campaignId":null,"relatedUrls":null,"slug":"annelie-ehrhardt-obituary","featureImageId":null,"featureImageEdited":"eyJrZXkiOiI2NzFiNzY0MzA0MDRmM2UyMzA4MGYxN2MuanBnIiwiZWRpdHMiOnsiZXh0cmFjdCI6eyJsZWZ0IjowLCJ0b3AiOjAsIndpZHRoIjoyMDAwLCJoZWlnaHQiOjcxM30sInJlc2l6ZSI6eyJ3aWR0aCI6MjAwMCwiaGVpZ2h0Ijo3MTR9fX0=","hideOnTheMainSite":false,"seoTitle":"Annelie Ehrhardt, 1950-2024","eventId":0,"blogUpdated":null,"liveBlog":false,"language":"en","contentModules":[],"relatedMedia":[{"type":"id","generated":false,"id":"NewMedia:671b76480404f3e23080f17d","typename":"NewMedia"}],"relatedCompetitions":null,"event":null,"relatedEventIds":{"type":"json","json":[]},"relatedEvents":[],"relatedCompetitors":[],"relatedCountryCodes":{"type":"json","json":[]},"relatedRegionCodes":{"type":"json","json":[]}},"NewMedia:671b76480404f3e23080f17d":{"id":"671b76480404f3e23080f17d","fileName":"671b76430404f3e23080f17c.jpg","__typename":"NewMedia"},"NewArticle:6719fd38431ef87ee245cea8":{"articleType":0,"urlSlug":"win-the-trip-of-a-lifetime-to-the-world-athletics-awards","relatedMinisiteIds":{"type":"json","json":[]},"relatedMinisitePages":[],"tags":{"type":"json","json":[]},"__typename":"NewArticle","id":"6719fd38431ef87ee245cea8","title":"Win the trip of a lifetime to the World Athletics Awards","body":"\u003cp\u003eHere's your chance to experience the World Athletics Awards up close and personal \u0026ndash; a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate with the stars!\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe World Athletics Awards will take place in Monaco on 1 December, honouring the best athletes of 2024, and we want you to be part of this extraordinary celebration. Enter below for a chance to win one of two incredible prizes: 1) a trip for two people to Monaco from 29 November to 2 December 2024 or 2) a digital meet and greet with one or more World Athletics finalists.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom breakfast with the athletes to an exclusive evening celebrating their achievements, this trip will bring you close to the stars of athletics like never before. Don\u0026rsquo;t miss out on this unforgettable opportunity!\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://assets.aws.worldathletics.org/6719f962e43738398c55b49c.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnter now for your chance to win the ultimate VIP fan experience at the World Athletics Awards!\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"enternow\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis competition has now closed.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosing date:\u0026nbsp;Entries must be submitted by\u0026nbsp;11 November 2024 at 5:00 PM CET.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEligibility:\u0026nbsp;No age limit to enter. 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