Once again Athletics is mired in controversy and receiving the wrong kind of publicity. 2026 was a year of superlative performances. So for the year to end with more suspensions is beyond disappointing. To restore credibility to athletics the sports administrators need to rethink. Putting the onus on the infrastructure supporting the athletes would result in fewer instances. In my view the athlete is all too often the dupe not the initiator. Sponsors, Agents and Coaches should have more accountability. Removing the offenders ability to compete internationally for five years should focus the athlete’s attention on the team they assemble around them. I would like to propose the following; Establish an international database of authorised coaches. All coaches of national level athletes to sign up to an internationally recognised code of conduct. A breach of the code of conduct by coach or athlete would incur an immediate suspension and loss of access to international competition. A one-year suspension of the athlete’s representative followed by a lifetime ban for any subsequent infringement. Make regular in and out of competition testing a responsibility of shoe and clothing sponsors. A momentary act of selfish indulgence may destroy the happiness of a lifetime. Do nothing in haste, consider every action, and from the outset think how this could end.

Most country's in another sport with the current number of violations would be booted out...

"Do we go back to Paula Radcliffe's WR" Are you serious?

You have the same passion and feelings about biological males competing in the female category, correct?

“Let’s go back to the last white record holder”

It would be less positives if @WorldAthletics ban the use of male pacers in women marathon races

lol I think it’s cute you think Radcliffe was clean

No reason to believe Radcliffe was clean and Assefa isn’t.

You are actually a stone cold retard if you think Radcliffe was ever natty during her professional career

Welsh Athletics Annual Awards Evening - The winner of the Athletes' Athlete of the Year award is Jake Heyward!🔥

🚨 RAHUL JHAKKAR BETTERS U20 DECATHLON MEET RECORD! Gujarat’s Rahul Jhakkar clinched the men’s U20 decathlon title with 7125 points at the Junior Nationals 2026, surpassing Thowfeeq’s 2023 meet record of 7065 points. The U20 Asian champion had already broken the U20 national record this season with a lifetime best of 7185 points. TODAY’S PERFORMANCE — PBs IN 5 OF 10 EVENTS: 100m - 10.88s Long Jump - 6.88m (PB) Shot Put - 11.43m High Jump - 1.82m 400m - 49.58s (PB) 110m Hurdles - 14.23s (PB) Discus Throw - 36.48m Pole Vault - 4.30m (PB) Javelin Throw - 60.55m (PB) 1500m - 5:26.59 This season, Rahul Jhakkar has competed in three decathlons, recording 6939 → 7185 → 7125 The biggest points loss today came in the 1500m, where he scored just 416 points after running nearly half a minute slower than his season best. What do you think, @TejaswinShankar? #JuniorNationals2026 #IndianAthletics #Decathlon #CombinedEvents #NNISSports @afiindia @Media_SAI

I used to negotiate with McDonalds as IOC Director. Initially grest partner but over time pushed to expand the category to trying to own all food - (but not pay any more - and in thrur view judt because McD made cheese buggers the French organisers could not have a cheese partner. In their ideal world only wanted McD served to tge?arhketes village & would not see reason that they were the fadt food partner not the whole category. It became impossible to manage & was as much IOC that walked away as McD

The three-fastest German marathoners in history will compete on Sunday at the @MainovaAG #FrankfurtMarathon (left to right): Richard Ringer (2:05:46), Samuel Fitwi (2:04:45) and Amanal Petros (2:04:03). 📸Victah Sailer; used with permission