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Top English Athletes Johnson-Thompson and Asher-Smith Skip Commonwealth Games
England's leading track and field stars have withdrawn from the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, dealing a significant blow to the nation's medal prospects. Katarina Johnson‑Thompson, a two‑time heptathlon champion from the 2018 Gold Coast Games and the 2022 Birmingham edition, announced she will not be competing. Likewise, sprint sensation Dina Asher‑Smith, who was slated to run in the re…
July 23, 2026, 1:42 p.m.
Athletics
Top English Athletes Johnson-Thompson and Asher‑Smith Skip Commonwealth Games
England's leading track and field contenders, Katarina Johnson‑Thompson and Dina Asher‑Smith, have announced that they will not be taking part in the Commonwealth Games scheduled in Glasgow this year. Both athletes were among the nation’s most promising medal prospects, and their withdrawals have sent a ripple through the English squad. Katarina Johnson‑Thompson, a two‑time Commonwealth champion…
July 23, 2026, 1:42 p.m.
Athletics
Johnson-Thompson and Asher‑Smith Withdraw from Commonwealth Games
England's hopes for medals in athletics have taken a hit as two of its most celebrated stars, Katarina Johnson‑Thompson and Dina Asher‑Smith, have announced they will not be taking part in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Johnson‑Thompson, a two‑time heptathlon champion who captured gold on the Gold Coast in 2018 and again in Birmingham in 2022, was widely tipped to be a front‑runner in the mul…
July 23, 2026, 1:42 p.m.
Athletics
Johnson-Thompson and Asher‑Smith Withdraw from Commonwealth Games
England's medal prospects have taken a significant hit as two of its most celebrated athletes, Katarina Johnson‑Thompson and Dina Asher‑Smith, have announced that they will not be taking part in the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Both athletes were expected to be central figures for Team England, with Johnson‑Thompson earmarked as a top contender in the heptathlon and Asher‑Smith slated …
July 23, 2026, 1:42 p.m.
Athletics
Top English Athletes Johnson-Thompson and Asher‑Smith Skip Commonwealth Games
England's leading track and field contenders, Katarina Johnson‑Thompson and Dina Asher‑Smith, have announced that they will not take part in the Commonwealth Games slated for Glasgow this summer. Both athletes had been counted among the nation’s strongest medal prospects, and their withdrawals represent a significant blow to England’s athletics squad. Katarina Johnson‑Thompson, a two‑time Common…
July 23, 2026, 1:42 p.m.
Athletics
Top English Athletes Johnson-Thompson and Asher‑Smith Skip Glasgow Commonwealth Games
England's hopes for medals have taken a hit as two of its most celebrated track stars, Katarina Johnson‑Thompson and Dina Asher‑Smith, have announced they will not be taking part in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Both athletes are household names in British athletics, and their withdrawals have sent ripples through the national team and among fans who were eager to see them perform on home so…
July 23, 2026, 1:42 p.m.
Athletics
Top English Athletes Johnson-Thompson and Asher-Smith Skip Commonwealth Games
England's leading track and field stars have announced that they will not be taking part in the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, a decision that deals a significant blow to the nation’s medal prospects. Katarina Johnson‑Thompson, the reigning heptathlon champion, and sprint specialist Dina Asher‑Smith have both withdrawn from the competition, citing concerns over fitness and strategic prep…
July 23, 2026, 1:42 p.m.
Athletics
Kerr Shatters Mile World Record While Hodgkinson’s Attempt Falls Short
Josh Kerr delivered a historic performance at the Diamond League meeting in London on Saturday, smashing the long‑standing mile world record. The British middle‑distance star crossed the finish line in an astonishing 3:42.66, shaving 0.47 seconds off the previous benchmark set by Morocco’s Hicham El Guerrouj in 1999 (3:43.13). While Kerr celebrated his breakthrough, fellow Briton Keely Hodgkinson…
July 18, 2026, 1:33 p.m.
Athletics
Sawe Breaks Two-Hour Barrier, Sets New Record at London Marathon
Sabastian Sawe of Kenya etched his name into marathon history on Sunday by completing the 2026 London Marathon in a staggering 1 hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds, thereby shattering the men’s world record. His performance erased the previous best by a full 35 seconds, a record that had been set by the late Kelvin Kiptum when he finished the 2023 Chicago Marathon in 2:00:35. The race unfolded over…
April 26, 2026, 11:40 a.m.
Athletics
Sawe Breaks Two‑Hour Barrier to Set New London Marathon Record
Sabastian Sawe of Kenya delivered a historic performance at the 2026 London Marathon, crossing the finish line in an astonishing 1 hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds. By doing so, he not only claimed victory but also shattered the men’s world record, knocking 35 seconds off the previous best set by the late Kelvin Kiptum, who had recorded 2:00:35 at the 2023 Chicago Marathon. The race unfolded over…
April 26, 2026, 11:40 a.m.