Syria’s Ghazal sets world-leading high jump mark
It’s an Olympic year, which means the biggest stars of track and field are performing under a brighter spotlight than at any other time. This is when established stars solidify […]
Abdullah Aims for ‘World’s Greatest Athlete’ Title
Many of Bilal Abdullah‘s days are broken down into a series of numbers. The 18 steps he takes in his approach to the long jump pit. The 18 seconds per […]
After falling down, Colorado’s Moussa is back up and running
Ammar Moussa excels at one activity — running — that has made him a two-sport college athlete competing across all three seasons of the NCAA sports calendar. The senior at […]
Ghribi Rewarded for Career Year on Track
Habiba Ghribi, a Muslim track and field star from Tunisia, capped a stellar 2015 campaign by being named Arab Female Athlete of the Year by the Arab Sports Journalists Union. […]
Muslim medal winners at the IAAF World Championships
With the obvious exception of one Usain Bolt — the living legend from Jamaica who landed in Beijing, China, for this year’s biggest track and field meet under a cloud […]
10 Muslims to watch at the IAAF World Championships
Despite the fame and accomplishments of Muslim athletes like Muhammad Ali, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Mesut Ozil, to name a few, there is still a surprisingly high percentage of both Muslims […]
Mo Farah sticking with coach amid doping rumors
When it comes to athletes and unlawful performance-enhancing substances — a.k.a. steroids, a.k.a. PEDs, a.k.a. doping — all it takes is a whiff of smoke for many fans and media […]
After late start, Mohammed catching up to NCAA elite
In many ways, track and field is the simplest of sports. You run fast; you win. You throw far; you win. You jump high; you win. And it’s not like […]
Aman appears on pace to defend 800m world title
In track and field, a gold medal and a No. 1 world ranking isn’t always enough to earn recognition as the best at what you do. Sometimes, one athlete’s reputation […]
K-State high jumper Rhizlane Siba cleared for takeoff
Most track and field athletes spend a lifetime trying to accomplish something as historic as setting a new national record. At just 19 years old, Kansas State University freshman Rhizlane […]
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