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News24
a day ago
- Sport
- News24
Photo finish: SA's Zakithi Nene pipped by US Olympic champion in 400m thriller
South Africa's Zakithi Nene and American Quincy Hall, left, in a dogfight for the men's 400m race at the Diamond League meeting in Rome on Friday night.
CNA
2 days ago
- Sport
- CNA
Kenya's Chebet nears 5000m world record at Rome Diamond League
Rome :Kenyan Beatrice Chebet came close to breaking the women's 5000 metres world record on Friday at the Rome Diamond League when she clocked 14:03.69, a meeting record that was just 2.5 seconds shy of Gudaf Tsegay's 1997 world mark of 14:00.21. Chebet, who recorded the second-fastest ever time in the women's 3000 metres – running 8:11.56 in Rabat last month behind Wang Junxia's 8:06.11 set in 1993 – appears determined to shave further seconds off her times. "I can see that my body is in good shape and that I am capable of achieving the world record. Now I am going home to prepare for it. Everything is possible," the 25-year-old said after the race. Jamaica's Andrenette Knight dominated the women's 400m hurdles, finishing in 53.67 seconds, while American Anavia Battle won the women's 200 metres in 22.53 seconds. Irish Sarah Healey triumphed in the 1500 metres with a time of 3:59.17. THRILLING VICTORIES The men's 110m hurdles produced the evening's closest finish, with Swiss athlete Jason Joseph clocking 13.14 and snatching victory from American Cordell Tinch, who finished in the same time. There was also a nail-bitting race in the men's 400 metres, with American Quincy Hall finishing in 44.22 seconds, just a hundredth of a second ahead of South Africa's Zakithi Nene. "I have been working hard. We are coming there. I want to be the best. It is coming down. You do not know about the time, but it is coming down this year," Quincy said. In the men's 1500 metres, France's Azeddine Habz surged in the closing stages to beat former world champion Kenya's Timothy Cheruiyot. Habz won by three-hundredths of a second with a time of 3:29.72, while Cheruiyot finished in 3:29.75. American Trayvon Bromell claimed victory in the 100 metres, finishing in 9.84 seconds, while Tokyo Olympics high jump gold medallist Gianmarco Tamberi failed to reach the podium as South Korea's Woo Sanghyeok took the win with a jump of 2.32 metres.
Reuters
2 days ago
- Sport
- Reuters
Kenya's Chebet nears 5000m world record at Rome Diamond League
Rome, June 6 (Reuters) - Kenyan Beatrice Chebet came close to breaking the women's 5000 metres world record on Friday at the Rome Diamond League when she clocked 14:03.69, a meeting record that was just 2.5 seconds shy of Gudaf Tsegay's 1997 world mark of 14:00.21. Chebet, who recorded the second-fastest ever time in the women's 3000 metres – running 8:11.56 in Rabat last month behind Wang Junxia's 8:06.11 set in 1993 – appears determined to shave further seconds off her times. "I can see that my body is in good shape and that I am capable of achieving the world record. Now I am going home to prepare for it. Everything is possible," the 25-year-old said after the race. Jamaica's Andrenette Knight dominated the women's 400m hurdles, finishing in 53.67 seconds, while American Anavia Battle won the women's 200 metres in 22.53 seconds. Irish Sarah Healey triumphed in the 1500 metres with a time of 3:59.17. The men's 110m hurdles produced the evening's closest finish, with Swiss athlete Jason Joseph clocking 13.14 and snatching victory from American Cordell Tinch, who finished in the same time. There was also a nail-bitting race in the men's 400 metres, with American Quincy Hall finishing in 44.22 seconds, just a hundredth of a second ahead of South Africa's Zakithi Nene. "I have been working hard. We are coming there. I want to be the best. It is coming down. You do not know about the time, but it is coming down this year," Quincy said. In the men's 1500 metres, France's Azeddine Habz surged in the closing stages to beat former world champion Kenya's Timothy Cheruiyot. Habz won by three-hundredths of a second with a time of 3:29.72, while Cheruiyot finished in 3:29.75. American Trayvon Bromell claimed victory in the 100 metres, finishing in 9.84 seconds, while Tokyo Olympics high jump gold medallist Gianmarco Tamberi failed to reach the podium as South Korea's Woo Sanghyeok took the win with a jump of 2.32 metres.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
George Floyd: Minneapolis, St. Paul events mark his death, community response
Sunday, May 25, marks five years since the killing of George Floyd. In remembrance of his life and the response to his murder, Minnesota communities are coming together in celebration of the movement and mourning lives lost. Here are some events: The artist collective Memorialize the Movement is hosting its fifth annual Justice for George event that features art-making, large-scale mural exhibitions, music and dance performances over the course of five days. The theme of this year's event is 'Radical Joy,' which 'encourages community care, connections, and healing, while continuing to grieve, mourn, and fight for a better future for Black communities.' Thursday, May 22, and Saturday, May 24, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Pillsbury House + Theater, 3501 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, the organization hosts a free reading of the one-act play, 'Kill Move Paradise.' The play, written by Pulitzer Prize winner James Ijames (Fat Ham), explores the brotherhood of murdered black men who 'offer each other solace and reconciliation, as they prepare for ascension to paradise and their new roles as spiritual guardians and saints.' An open discussion will follow the performance. Registration for the event is required. Friday, May 23, from 6 to 10 p.m. at 3140 Snelling Ave., Minneapolis, the organization hosts Paint to Express Summer Kickback. The free event features grilled food and painters workshops, which are hosted monthly by the organization to 'provide the community with a safe space to express themselves creatively.' Registration is required. Sunday, May 25, from 12 to 8 p.m. at Phelps Field Park, 701 E. 39th St., Minneapolis, the organization hosts the Justice for George main event, which features live performances, muralists, a vendor fair and other opportunities for community connection. Registration and/or free tickets are required for these events. For information, visit The fifth annual Rise & Remember Festival serves to remember George Floyd and 'those we have lost unjustly to the pervasive impacts of systemic racism,' according to their website. The three-day festival will include a candlelight vigil, a Night of Honor and street festival. Friday, May 23, from 4:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. at Quincy Hall, 1325 Quincy St., Minneapolis, the Night to Remember gala, dinner and award ceremony will 'celebrate the contributions of the people's work toward racial justice' and feature live performances from comedian Hope Flood, DJ Sophia Eris, Maria Isa, Mr. Cheeks, The East Side Boyz and others. The dress code for the event is formal wear and sneakers. Tickets for the dinner and award ceremony, which begins at 4:30 p.m. cost $44.52. Tickets for the concert cost $81.88. Saturday, May 24, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at George Floyd Square, 38th Street East and Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis, the street festival will kick off for day one of the two-day weekend event. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., a 'self-care fair,' aimed at 'providing opportunities for community members to experience integrative health practices,' will feature wellness vendors and practitioners, along with free wellness services. From 6 to 7 p.m., rapper DEE-1 will host a performance at the square. Sunday, May 25, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at George Floyd Square, the street festival will continue. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Worldwide Outreach for Christ will lead a worship service. Then from 2 to 6 p.m., the self-care fair will continue. From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sounds of Blackness will perform a gospel concert and a candlelight vigil will follow from 8 to 9 p.m. For tickets and additional information, visit Saturday, May 24, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Red Balloon Bookshop, 891 Grand Ave., St. Paul, author Shannon Gibney and Ananya Dance Theatre host a reading of Gibney's picture book, 'We Miss You, George Floyd.' The event will occur outdoors if weather permits and will include interactive crafts and a movement activity led by Ananya Dance Theatre. The event is free and attendees can RSVP at Justice Department moves to cancel Minneapolis police reform settlement Minnesota Freedom Fund to stop bailing out jailed defendants Readers and writers: A guide to Minnesota's spring and summer books George Floyd killing separated Trump from his generals Sunday, May 25, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Venture Bikes Midtown,1000 Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis, Melanin in Motion hosts Slow Roll, Ride to Remember, a narrated biking event that will visit sites 'that were central to the community response' to the murder of George Floyd. These sites include George Floyd Square, the Midtown Exchange building, Powderhorn Park, the former site of the 3rd Precinct police station and 3030 Nicollet Ave., where a Wells Fargo branch burned. A community meal and conversation will follow the bike ride from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. This event is free and bikes can be provided if needed, though they are limited. For tickets, search for Melanin in Motion at
The Independent
31-03-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Grand Slam Track: Schedule, times and start lists for first-ever event
The first-ever Grand Slam Track meet gets underway this week, with dozens of world and Olympic medallists descending on Kingston, Jamaica for the start of a new track and field league - and a shot at $100,000. That's the prize money on offer for the winners of each Category, with a total fund of $12.6m earmarked to those competing in each of the four Slams and as additional winnings based on how each athlete performs. A starry field is lined up, including American hurdler and world record holder Sydney McLaughlin-Lavrone, 2024 Olympic gold medallists Quincy Hall, Cole Hocker, and Gabby Thomas, as well as Olympic silver medallists Kenny Bednarek and Daryll Neita, former 100m world champion Fred Kerley, and Paris 200m bronze medallist Brittany Brown. There's plenty of British interest too. As well as Neita, four-time European champion Matthew Hudson-Smith, Olympic bronze medallist Zharnel Hughes, former 1,500m world champion Josh Kerr and newly-crowned indoor silver medallist over the same distance, Neil Gourley, will all take to the start line. When is Grand Slam Track? The first meet will be held in Kingston, Jamaica, from Friday 4 April to Sunday 6 April. What is Grand Slam Track? The brainchild of four-time Olympic champion Michael Johnson, Grand Slam Track is a new track league designed to promote the sport more heavily and boost the reach of athletics outside of Olympic years, as well as providing athletes with more regular opportunities to race. There are four track meets - four Slams - planned for 2025. Racers who have been signed to the league, and who will appear at every race, compete against Challengers - emerging athletes competing for Racer spots for 2026 - in different event categories. Each category consisting of two disciplines, with the athletes going head-to-head across both. Points are distributed for every result and the athlete with the best combined placing of the two events per category will become the Slam champion. The event categories include 'Short Sprints', where athletes will contest the 100m and 200m and accrue points in both, and 'Long Distance', the 3,000m and 5,000m, as well as categories for longer sprints, short and long hurdles, and short-distance running. A total of 96 athletes, 48 Racers and 48 Challengers, compete in each Grand Slam, with further meets in Miami (2-4 May), Philadelphia (30 May - 1 June), and Los Angeles (27-29 June). How can I watch Grand Slam Track? Viewers in the UK can stream the action live on TNT Sports. You can purchase a TNT Sports subscription via discovery+ here, for only £30.99 per month. Categories Schedule All times BST Friday, 4 April 23:42 - Women's 200m (Long Sprints) 23:54 - Men's 400m (Long Sprints) 00:04 - Women's 3000m (Long Distance) 00:22 - Women's 800m (Short Distance) 00:34 - Men's 400m Hurdles (Long Hurdles) 00:46 - Women's 400m Hurdles (Long Hurdles) 00:56 - Men's 5000m (Long Distance) 01:21 - Men's 100m (Short Sprints) Saturday 5 April 23:42 - Men's 110m Hurdles (Short Hurdles) 23:56 - Men's 200m (Long Sprints) 00:10 - Women's 1500m (Short Distance) 00:25 - Women's 100m Hurdles (Short Hurdles) 00:38 - Women's 100m (Short Sprints) 00:52 - Men's 1500m (Short Distance) 01:07 - Men's 200m (Short Sprints) 01:21 - Women's 400m (Long Sprints) Sunday 6 April 20:42 - Women's 100m Hurdles (Short Hurdles) 20:54 - Men's 400m (Long Hurdles) 21:04 - Women's 5000m (Long Distance) 21:29 - Men's 100m (Short Hurdles) 21:39 - Men's 800m (Short Distance) 21:49 - Men's 3000m (Long Distance) 22:08 - Women's 200m (Short Sprints) 22:21 - Women's 400m Hurdles (Long Hurdles) Start lists Men's Short Sprints: Kenny Bednarek, Fred Kerley, Oblique Seville, Zharnel Hughes, Courtney Lindsey, Ackeem Blake, Terrence Jones, Joseph Fahnbulleh. Women's Short Sprints: Brittany Brown, Daryll Neita, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Alana Reid, Jacious Sears, Tamara Clark, Favour Ofili, Kemba Nelson. Men's Long Sprints: Quincy Hall, Muzala Samukonga, Matthew Hudson-Smith, Jereem Richards, Busang Collen Kebinatshipi, Vernon Norwood, Chris Bailey, Deandre Watkin. Women's Long Sprints: Gabby Thomas, Nickisha Pryce, Alexis Holmes, Marileidy Paulino, Salwa Eid Naser, Dina Asher-Smith, Talitha Diggs, Stacey Ann Williams. Men's Short Hurdles: Freddie Crittenden, Sasha Zhoya, Daniel Roberts, Orlando Bennett, Hansle Parchment, Cordell Tinch, Cameron Murray, Dylan Beard. Women's Short Hurdles: Ackera Nugent, Jasmine Camacho-Quinn, Masai Russell, Cyréna Samba-Mayela, Danielle Williams, Grace Stark, Denisha Cartwright, Alia Armstrong. Men's Long Hurdles: Clément Ducos, Alison Dos Santos, Caleb Dean, Roshawn Clarke, Malik James-King, CJ Allen, Chris Robinson, Trevor Bassitt. Women's Long Hurdles: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Shamier Little, Rushell Clayton, Jasmine Jones, Shiann Salmon, Cathelijn Peeters, Andrenette Knight, Dalilah Muhammad. Men's Short Distance: Cole Hocker, Josh Kerr, Yared Nuguse, Marco Arop, Emmanuel Wanyonyi, Bryce Hoppel, Neil Gourley, Mohamed Attaoui. Women's Short Distance: Jess Hull, Nikki Hiltz, Diribe Welteji, Mary Moraa, Nelly Chepchirchir, Heather MacLean, Natoya Goule-Toppin, Susan Ejore. Men's Long Distance: Grant Fisher, Ronald Kwemoi, Hagos Gebrhiwet, Cooper Teare, Thierry Ndikumwenayo, Dominic Lobalu, Dylan Jacobs, Telahun Haile Bekele.
