athletics
Jamaica’s Carter Tests Positive, Faces Disciplinary Hearing
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Jamaica’s Olympic and world championship medallist Nesta Carter, whose positive doping test caused Usain Bolt to be stripped of his Beijing 2008 Olympic 4×100 metres relay gold, has tested positive again and faces an anti-doping hearing next week. Confirmation of the now-retired Carter’s positive test came from the Chairman of the Jamaica Anti-Doping Disciplinary […]
Supreme Court Rules NCAA Went too far in Cracking Down on Student-Athlete Pay
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously this morning that the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) regulations that restrict benefits that may be given to student-athletes violate federal antitrust law.
Roger Bannister, First Four-Minute Miler, Dies Aged 88
LONDON—Roger Bannister, who has died aged 88, will live forever in the annals of athletics history as the first man to run a mile in under four minutes. A statement from his family on Sunday said: “Sir Roger Bannister, died peacefully in Oxford on 3 March, aged 88, surrounded by his family who were as […]
Bolt Leads Jamaica Into Final, U.S. Run Year’s Fastest Time
LONDON—Usain Bolt, running the penultimate race of his career, led Jamaica safely through their semi-final in the 4×100 meters relay at the World Athletics Championships on Saturday while United States ran the fastest time of the year. Bolt, who announced on Monday that he would also run in the heats, will race for the last […]
Adidas rolls out new 3-D-printed sneaker soles
Adidas showcased its new technology to create 3-D-printed sneaker soles of superior quality. The sneaker company is betting on its new 3-D-printing technology to provide a highly customized experience. It acquired new technology that can allow it to print faster, higher quality sneaker soles. Eric Liedtke, Adidas Head of Global Brands, spoke about the advancement. […]