Adams named Athlete of the Year

Adams named Athlete of the Year

Valerie Adams has become the first thrower in 32 years to win Track & Field News women’s athlete of the year award. The authoritative American athletics publication has placed Adams number one after she claimed 17 of the 35 votes, heading off British heptathlete...
Felix named Athlete of the Year

Felix named Athlete of the Year

Three-time London Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix was given the IAAF’s top annual honor Friday when she was named the organization’s Athlete of the Year. Felix was honored at the Athletes of the Year Awards Ceremony in Barcelona, Spain, as U.S. athletes also...
Ennis fans UK favourite 2012

Ennis fans UK favourite 2012

Jessica Ennis (Coach: Toni Minichiello) and David Weir (Jenny Archer) have been voted British Olympic and Paralympic Athlete of the Year for 2012 by athletics fans across the country. Ennis secured 48% of the vote, beating double Olympic Champion Mo Farah (Alberto...