#World Athletics

Gene Testing Now Mandatory for Women's Athletics

World Athletics has implemented mandatory gene testing for all female competitors in key track events, requiring a check for the SRY gene to determine eligibility based on biological sex.

Jacob Kiplimo Shatters Course Record at 2025 Buenos Aires Half Marathon, Honors Lionel Messi

Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo dominated the 2025 Buenos Aires Half Marathon, breaking the course record with a time of 58:29 while expressing his admiration for soccer icon Lionel Messi.