Tag: athletics
the age of world records in athletics in 14 graphs
While some sports, such as swimming, continue to regularly see new records fall, others experience very long periods of stagnation. After looking at the 100m and 400m freestyle, we analyzed…
That brings the Olympic Friday: Only gold counts for the German parade boat
Thursday July 29, 2021 That brings the Olympic Friday Only gold counts for the German parade boat On the seventh day of the Olympic Games, athletics will finally start in…
“No abuse tolerated”: Life-long suspension for athletics coach
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 “No abuse tolerated” Lifetime suspension for athletics coach A celebrated runner in the early 1980s, Alberto Salazar later led the Nike Oregon Project. In 2019 he…
After suspension of sprint hope: will marijuana be removed from the doping list?
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 After suspension of sprint hope Will marijuana be removed from the doping list? Probably the greatest sprint talent at the moment is missing from the Olympic…
“Is that inclusion in practice ?!”: Rehm railed against his Olympic ban
Saturday 24th July 2021 “Is that lived inclusion ?!” Rehm railed about his Olympic ban Markus Rehm would like to finally be able to compete in the Olympic Games. The…
CAS throws down lawsuit: Prosthetic jumpers are not allowed to go to the Olympics
Friday 23 July 2021 CAS dismisses lawsuit Prosthetic jumpers are not allowed to go to the Olympics Long jumper Markus Rehm dreams of participating in the Olympics. The three-time Paralympics…
State instruction for interviews ?: Forbidden “Russia” wants to shape the Olympics
Thursday July 22, 2021 State briefing for interviews? Forbidden “Russia” wants to shape the Olympics A team from Russia may compete in the Olympic Games. The team is not called…
Very shaky 100-meter record: the mysterious fabulous time of Alex Wilson
Wednesday July 21, 2021 Very shaky 100 meter record The mysterious fabulous time of Alex Wilson With the completion of his Olympic preparation, the Swiss sprinter Alex Wilson set a…
Markus Rehm wants Tokyo twice: Prosthetic jumper complains for Olympic dream
Monday, July 19, 2021 Markus Rehm wants Tokyo twice Prosthetic jumper sues for Olympic dream Markus Rehm jumps as far as nobody else in the long jump this year. Nevertheless,…
Best time despite continuous rain: Frodeno pulverizes his own triathlon record
Sunday 18th July 2021 Best time despite continuous rain Frodeno crushes his own triathlon record At almost 40 years of age, Jan Frodeno is still one of the world’s top…
Games of paranoia in Tokyo ?: Skin contact doping attacks change everything
In the documentary “Doping, a secret matter – how athletes unintentionally become dopers”, ARD doping expert Hajo Seppelt questions the worldwide doping control system. In an interview with ntv.de about…
Russia star acquitted: unusual explanation for doping suspicion
Tuesday June 22, 2021 Russia star acquitted Unusual explanation for suspected doping Sergej Schubenkow has long been one of the Russian athletes who are exempt from the suspension of their…