From being key fiigure in the marathon discipline to being expelled from the Olympic event: anti-doping rules have denied the Olympic stage, which every athlete dreams of, to French marathoner Mehdi Frere, who has been suspended for two years, according to his lawyer.

"He was suspended for a period of two years by the disciplinary tribunal of World Athletics," were the

As was expected, the penalty is severe according to the regulations.The international body World Athletics

in this year's World Cross-Country Championship held in Belgrade.Despite the recent ruling by World Athletics

This situation prevented him from competing in the last European Athletics Championship in Rome.The CAS

If the process continues as it seems, with the suspension in effect, the French Athletics Federation

Athletes at the Paris Olympics later this month will be tested for performance-enhancing drugs, but at a competition plotting to rival the Games, doping will be objective. 

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe has dismissed the whole idea as "bollocks".

most "dangerous combinations of drugs likely will land the best performances," Bjornebekk warned.World Athletics

With 50 days to go until the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announced on Tuesday, 9 July, the eight athletes and one support runner who will compete as part of the largest ever Refugee Paralympic Team.  The Paralympic Opening Ceremonywill take place on the Champs-Elysees and Place de la Concorde in Paris on 28 August.

120 million displaced people worldwide, come from six countries and will compete in six sports: Para athletics

He originally wanted to be a great footballer, but turned to athletics when he lost his sight.

men's 80kg at the Tbilisi 2024 World Cup in June.Shot putter Salman Abbariki will also be competing in athletics

In Hoover, Alabama, between 12 and 18 July, the Harford Nationals celebration returns once again to make the United States the epicentre of inclusive sport. It is the largest national championship for athletes with physical, visual, and intellectual disabilities.

week filled with competitions such as archery, parapowerlifting, paratriathlon, shooting, swimming, athletics

Kimia Yousofi says she will be representing "the stolen dreams and aspirations" of all Afghan women after being unveiled Tuesday as one of the nation's six-person team for the Paris Olympics. The 100m sprinter was Afghanistan's flag-bearer at the Tokyo Games three years ago, but fled her home country to neighbouring Iran to escape persecution when the Taliban returned to power in August 2021.

The women will compete in athletics and cycling while their male counterparts will feature in athletics

She defied society and her own family by choosing boxing over athletics.

Zareen's father took her to train for athletics.

Jakob Ingebrigtsen heads to the Paris Olympics as the favorite for both the 1500m and 5000m. Confidently describing the Summer Games as a "walk in the park," Ingebrigtsen aims to defend his 1500m title from Tokyo and seek a 5000m double, where he is a two-time world champion.

injured and I don't get sick, I think it's going to be a walk in the park," Ingebrigtsen told European Athletics

The Olympic Torch Relay illuminated the architectural treasures, castles, and châteaux of the Loir-et-Cher département. From Fréteval to Blois, it illuminated the historical heritage of the Loire banks, visiting Vendôme, the ZooParc in Beauval and the iconic Château de Chambord.

At her side was Marylou Oleskow, who pours her heart and soul into her athletics club, both as an athlete

Afghanistan's Taliban government does not recognise the three female athletes who will represent the country at the Paris Olympic Games this month, a spokesman for their sports department said. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has invited a squad of six Afghan athletes —three women and three men— in consultation with Afghanistan's largely exiled national Olympic committee.

The only one training in the country is a judo fighter, whilst his squad mates will feature in athletics

The women will compete in athletics and cycling.

Kenya's Faith Kipyegon delivered a perfect boost for the Paris Olympics by breaking her own world record in the women’s 1500m at the Paris Diamond League on Sunday.

From Tuesday 9 July to 14 July, the Lausitz Velodrome in Cottbus will host the 2024 European Track Cycling Championships for juniors and under-23s. A total of 425 cyclists from 29 countries will compete for 44 titles in various disciplines.

At the Junior and U23 European Athletics Championships, Italy won a total of 22 medals: 14 gold, 5 silver

Three of the four nations that fielded a group in the men's basketball pre-Olympic tournament have booked a coveted ticket to the Paris Olympics. While Greece, Spain and Puerto Rico enjoyed a day of celebration, Latvian fans had to endure a nightmare against Brazil, led by 41-year-old Marcelinho Huertas.

Edgecombe, who plays for the Baylor Bears in Waco, Texas, the hometown of 400m athletics legend Jeremy

British sprint hurdler Andrew Pozzi has announced "with great sadness" his retirement from athletics

UK Athletics announced that the 32-year-old was expected to be selected for the Games in the French capital

 Great Britain's Andrew Pozzi has announced his retirement from athletics.

"I have decided that now is the right time for me to retire from professional athletics," said Pozzi.

The 24-year-old secured gold in the 110m hurdles at the British Athletics Championships in 2021, 2022

The North African country has embarked on a new path, hoping to have the support of millions of French people with roots in Algeria, making Paris 2024 feel like home for the Olympic expedition led by Djamel Sedjati.

Algeria has champions with the qualities and tradition to appear on the podiums, such as in boxing and athletics

opening date.Algeria's Asmahane Boudjadar competes in the Women's Shot Put final at the World Para Athletics

Judoka, Iranian refugee, and single mother. This is the introduction of Mahboubeh Barbari Zharfi, one of the athletes who will participate in the Paris Games after joining the IOC Refugee Olympic Team. Her sporting story is an inspiring testament to resilience and the pursuit of a better future.

Mahboubeh's dedication to sport extends beyond judo; she is also active in bodybuilding, swimming, and athletics