South African sprinter Wayde van Niekerk wins gold and breaks world record in 400m

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South African track & field sprinter Wayde van Niekerk won the Gold Medal in the 400m at the Rio Olympics with a World Record time of 43.03s, breaking Michael Johnson’s world record from the 1999 World Championships in Athletics in … Read More

Kenyan athletes might not compete at the Rio Olympics after WADA non-compliance shocker

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Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) – The Kenyan government has vowed to crack down on organizations and individuals suspected of being involved in doping in athletics, which has recently tainted the image of the East African nation, a renowned global sporting powerhouse. … Read More