With a series of incredible performances this weekend he is now being hailed as the next Usain Bolt. But why exactly do fans of track and field draw comparisons to the Jamaican legend?

9.99 Seconds — The Record Race! Owen Ansah made history earlier this year after being the first German to break through the 10-second barrier in the 100m.

Alfred moved to Jamaica at the age of 14 and later joined the University of Texas, creating a better future for herself and bringing home the first-ever Olympic medal for St. Lucia.

Dwain Chambers’ career has been a rollercoaster of highs and lows. From breaking records to committing the worst possible mistake in the sport, he has learned valuable lessons along the way.

The release of Netflix’s Sprint Part II received both positive and negative feedback from the world of track and field. While the series provided authentic insights into the lives of top sprinters, we felt the focus on US and Jamaican athletes left little room for rising stars from other continents, including Africa.

Jamaican sprint legend Yohan Blake opens up about his frustration with the current state of prize money in track and field.

For Bailey, the so-called “rivalry” with Michael Johnson was one-sided from the start. “I’m the only one in Olympic history to break the 100m World Record and somehow not be recognised as the fastest man alive.

With five athletes running below 49 seconds, including Salwa Eid Naser, Nickisha Pryce, Sydney McLaughlin, Natalia Kaczmarek and herself, the 400m is being watched with the same intensity that was once reserved for the 100m.

Over a decade, the two became synonymous with Olympic sprinting and their intense rivalry often felt as much mental as it was physical.

The Grenadian Olympic legend has faced significant tragedies in recent years, including the deaths of his mother in 2019 and his long-time coach, Harvey Glance, who passed away in 2023.

“We ain’t getting paid for this s***. We’re slaves to these people. They are making money off us. So, this sport is messed up.”

Noah Lyles doesn’t just want to show his wins. He wants to show everything. In “The Fastest Man in the World”, a new short film, Lyles shows the full picture of what it takes to reach the top.

When sprint legends get together, it’s never just about the races. It’s about the battles that went beyond the track. On Asafa Powell’s podcast, Linford Christie and Maurice Greene shared interesting details on rivalries and the mind games that came with it.

Track and field has always had a hard time grabbing the attention that other major sports like soccer, basketball and the NFL get. While those sports have made big strides in creating formats and pay structures that reward athletes, track has struggled to do the same.

Havana is home to many elite track and field athletes and may be the world capital of Olympic boxing. We are here to uncover the story behind the exodus of Cuban athletes who are navigating between identity and succeeding at the world stage.