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Sawang Janpram, the oldest athlete at the World Masters Athletics Championships in Daegu, South Korea, won his second gold medal on Saturday. The 97-year-old Thai competitor's feat has captured the attention of fans and media alike.
Alison Dos Santos and Masai Russell set world records at the Diamond League meeting in Zurich, while Armand Duplantis won a historic pole vault duel. The night featured multiple meet records and season-best performances across disciplines.
World marathon record holder Sebastian Sawe has withdrawn from the Berlin Marathon on September 27 due to an unspecified injury. The 31-year-old Kenyan broke the two-hour barrier at the London Marathon in April and won the Berlin race in 2025.
Sawang Janpram, a 106-year-old Thai athlete, became a highlight at the World Masters Athletics Championships in Daegu, South Korea, inspiring many with his determination. His participation underscores that age does not limit passion, and officials hope his story encourages seniors worldwide to stay active.
World champions Oblique Seville and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden triumphed in the 100m at the Silesia Diamond League, with Seville setting a meet record. Alison Dos Santos defeated world record holder Karsten Warholm in the 400m hurdles, while Armand Duplantis won the pole vault despite early struggles.
World Athletics President Sebastian Coe has vowed to defend sanctions against Russia in court after the Russian Athletics Federation filed a new appeal with CAS. Coe insists the ban is about competitive integrity, not politics, despite different approaches by other Olympic bodies.
Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage won Sri Lanka's first athletics gold at the 2026 Commonwealth Games with a throw of 89.75 meters, upsetting favorites Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem. The 23-year-old, a former cricket fast bowler, made history in a dramatic final.
Arshad Nadeem will defend his Commonwealth javelin title against a strong field led by Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage, who topped qualifying. The final also renews the Chopra-Nadeem rivalry, with both veterans competing despite injury-hit seasons.
The Paris Diamond League athletics meeting will proceed this weekend amid a historic heatwave in France, but only professional events will be held to ensure safety. Organizers have implemented measures such as delayed gate opening, enhanced medical services, and additional water stations. Top athletes like Noah Lyles are expected to compete.
