PICS: McLaughlin breaks 400m hurdles World record

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Friday, Day 8. IMAGE: Sydney McLaughlin of the United States celebrates winning the women's 400 metres hurdles final and setting......

PICS: Kazakhstan's Jeruto roars to steeplechase gold

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Wednesday, Day 6. IMAGE: Kazakhstan's Norah Jeruto celebrates setting a new championship record and winning gold in the women's......

Kerley leads home American sweep of men's World 100m final

'I lost the Olympics by (0.04). I saw Bracy in front of me, he dipped early and I picked the right time and got the job done today.' IMAGE: Fred Kerley beats Marvin Bracy to the gold medal in the......

Athletics: Gong takes shot gold on scorching day

Valerie Adams chalks up another medal for the mums   IMAGE: China's Lijiao Gong competes in the women's Shot Put final on day nine of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium in Tokyo,......

Olympics: Tokyo heat roasts outdoor athletes amid heat-stroke risk

The Tokyo Games, from July 23 to August 8, coincide with the year's hottest weather in Tokyo where the temperature can rise to 35 degree Celsius (95°F) or more. The 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics......