9.89s!!🤯🔥
Massive breakthrough for Sam Blaskowski 🇺🇸 over 100m at the Music City Track Carnival in Nashville, storming to a huge PB of 9.89s (1.5)!
The former Division III star has gone from NCAA D3 standout to the second-fastest man in the world this season.
He won ahead of Cameron Crump 🇺🇸, who ran 9.99s, while Brandon Hicklin 🇺🇸 finished 3rd in 10.05s.
QUALIFYING STANDARDS FOR BEIJING 2027 ARE OUT! 🇨🇳
World Athletics has published the qualification framework for the 2027 World Championships in Beijing, continuing the hybrid model that combines entry standards with world rankings. Rankings now carry more weight than ever before.
The system is designed so roughly 40% of athletes qualify via entry standards and now 60% via world rankings, which is a deliberate shift toward rewarding consistent performance across a full season rather than a single peak result.
Four ways to qualify:
– Achieve the entry standard during the qualification window
– Finish in a designated position at select competitions
– Receive a wild card
– Qualify via world rankings position at the end of the ranking period
Qualification windows:
– Marathon: November 3, 2025 – May 2, 2027
– 10,000m, race walks, combined events, relays: February 23, 2026 – August 22, 2027
– All other disciplines: August 23, 2026 – August 22, 2027
Wild cards go to:
– Defending 2025 world champions
– Winners at the 2026 World Athletics Ultimate Championship
– Winners of the 2026 World Race Walking Tour and World Combined Events Tour
– Leading hammer performers on the 2026 Continental Tour
– Winners of the 2027 Wanda Diamond League
Marathon pathway: The top five finishers at Platinum Label marathons during the qualification window automatically qualify, as do winners of Gold Label marathons held in 2027 up to May 2.
The world rankings formula now places more weight on results scores and less on placing scores, which is seen as a deliberate move to level the playing field for athletes with limited access to high-ranking competitions.
The road to Beijing is officially underway 🫨
Read more about the qualifications system and entry standards for the #WorldAthleticsChamps Beijing 27 here 👉 https://t.co/A97Gncmbqk
ATHLOS has announced it will stage its first international meet on Sept. 18th (the week after the World Ultimate Championships) in North London’s StoneX Stadium.
The second meet for its new championship format in New York City would be two weeks later on Oct. 2.
StoneX Stadium is home to the Saracens F.C. rugby team. It has a seating capacity of 10,500.
ATHLOS announced an updated format for 2026 where athletes will score points over the two meets. The athlete with the highest cumulative points across both meets will win the ATHLOS championship title, a $25,000 bonus, and a Tiffany & Co. crown.
I had the Honor of presenting the KeyNote Speech to 1600 young Black Graduates. The energy in The Thomas And Mack was so inspiring!!! Black Community Organization Network #CoachJet#BetOnYourself
Sometimes the most meaningful leadership lessons are the simplest.
Erin Matson shares a great story about receiving a 30-second voicemail from Roy Williams.
“Erin, I just want to tell you that I’m proud of you…I enjoy watching your team…You’re doing amazing things. Just keep on keeping on.”
Sometimes the most impactful thing a coach can do is take 30 seconds to let someone know: I see you, I believe in you, and keep going.
Those moments may feel small to the leader, but they rarely feel small to the person receiving them.
📹: Win More, Live Better Podcast (Ep. 236)
Indiana sophomore Veronica Hargrave completes a 1500m pace workout nine days before running 1:59 in the 800m and breaking the 2-minute barrier for the first time.
The Workout: 2 sets of 5x300m
Big smile for a big win 😃🥇
Under Armour's Annika Reiss runs 4:25.52 to beat Addy Wiley and win the women's World Athletics Continental Tour mile at the Drake Relays.
📸: Lily Dozier
Medal reveal for the #WorldRelays Gaborone 26 🏅
In honour of Botswana’s 60 years of independence, the medals feature natural diamonds sourced from Botswana, symbolising the nation’s enduring journey, resilience and excellence.
🔗 https://t.co/HDWcmeYmSK
Welcome to the big dance, Gracie 💃
The former D2 star for Adams State has punched her ticket to Copenhagen for the World Road Running Championships after finishing second at the USAF 1 Mile Championships to make her first U.S. team.
🎥Watch more interviews from the USATF 1 Mile Championships at https://t.co/GGUv6oN5rR.
📸: @kgray5555
WHAT A PERFORMANCE BY GRACIE HYDE🔥🔥
Hyde runs 4:26 to take second at the women's USATF 1 Mile Road Championship in Des Moines, making her first global team and setting a 13-second road mile PB.
📸: @kgray5555
The wait is OVER 🎉
Last year, Vincent Ciattei won the 2025 USATF 1 Mile Championships, but because the World Athletics Road Running Championships, which were going to be held in San Diego, were cancelled, he wasn’t able to represent his first U.S. team.
One year later, Ciattei got his second chance to make a team and took full advantage of it with a second-place finish Tuesday night in Des Moines to punch his ticket to Copenhagen in September.
🎥Watch more interviews from the USATF 1 Mile Championships at https://t.co/GGUv6oN5rR.
📸: @kgray5555
U.S. SILVER FOR VINCENT CIATTEI 👏👏👏
Ciattei runs 3:54 to take second place behind Yared Nuguse at the USATF 1 Mile Championships in Des Moines, Iowa.
He's now finished third or higher in this race for five straight years. That streak includes three national titles (2022, '24, '25).
📸: @kgray5555
We are excited to announce the launch of the Kids’ Athletics App 📱
Your coaching assistant in the palm of your hands 🙌
Plan and deliver Kids’ Athletics sessions anytime and anywhere with offline access, ready to use activities and a built-in session planner 🗒️
Download now:
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