Athletics / Running news in Malaysia
17 stories across Malaysia, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Jing Xuan breaks record, wins SUKIPT gold
Sunway University's Ng Jing Xuan won the javelin gold at SUKIPT 2026, setting a new games record of 46.92m. She now sets her sights on the SEA Games and other international meets.
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Malaysian tower-running world champ Soh Wai Ching powers up Penang Hill in under 26 minutes on Merdeka Day
Malaysian tower-running world champion Soh Wai Ching set a new national record by climbing Penang Hill in under 26 minutes on Merdeka Day, marking his second national record achievement.
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Werro edges closer to 800m mark as world records fall in Zurich
European champion Audrey Werro came close to breaking the oldest outdoor world record in athletics, finishing just over four tenths of a second off Jarmila Kratochvilova's 800m mark in Zurich. The race saw world records fall in other events.
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Hodgkinson withdraws from Zurich Diamond League
Keely Hodgkinson has withdrawn from the women's 800 metres at the Diamond League meeting in Zurich, citing that her body is not quite ready.
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'We're not going to run from it': Sydney Marathon laughs off medal error
The Sydney Marathon has acknowledged an error where medals for the 2026 event will feature an engraving of a German stadium. Organizers have responded with humor, stating they are not running from the mistake. The event is a major marathon that attracts international participation.
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Kejelcha breaks men's half marathon world record by 29 seconds
Ethiopian runner Yomif Kejelcha set a new men's half marathon world record of 56 minutes 51 seconds at a World Athletics road race in Buenos Aires, breaking the previous record by 29 seconds.
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Olympian Simpson says she will never run again after cardiac arrest
Olympic 1500m medallist Jenny Simpson has announced she will never run competitively again after suffering a cardiac arrest, saying a 'chapter has ended'.
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Hunt second in Diamond League 200m as White wins
Amy Hunt finished second in the women's 200m at the Diamond League in Lausanne, behind Kayla White.
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Edmonton Marathon route was 674 metres too long
Organisers of the Edmonton Marathon have admitted that this year's course was 674 metres longer than the official marathon distance. The error affected all runners' times and has raised questions about course measurement accuracy.
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'Are you not entertained?' - Hunt enters stardom with iconic quadruple
Amy Hunt won four gold medals at the European Athletics Championships, establishing herself as a new track star for Great Britain.
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History for Hunt and Asher-Smith in golden finish for GB
Amy Hunt and Dina Asher-Smith made history in a golden finish for Great Britain at the European Championships. Georgia Hunter Bell also claimed a commanding 1500m gold as Britain aims to top the final medal table.
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Donnelly wins GB's first women's marathon medal at Europeans
Abbie Donnelly claimed bronze in the women's marathon at the European Championships in Birmingham, making history as the first British woman to win a medal in the event.
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Hodgkinson takes silver at European Championships, vows to keep fighting
Keely Hodgkinson settled for silver behind Audrey Werro at the European Athletics Championships, but remains proud of her resilience.
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Hunt praises 'superwomen' team-mates after winning third European gold medal
Amy Hunt claims her third gold at the European Athletics Championships, with Dina Asher-Smith making history as Great Britain wins two relay golds.
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Why is the women's 800m record so tough to break?
The women's 800m world record has remained unbroken for 43 years, the longest in athletics. This piece examines the factors that make it so difficult to surpass.
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The team behind Hodgkinson's golden rise and the hunt for a world record
BBC Sport profiles the coaching and support team behind British 800m runner Keely Hodgkinson's rise to Olympic and world champion, and her ongoing pursuit of a world record. The piece highlights the key figures and strategies contributing to her success.
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GB's Hunt comes of age with European 100m gold
Britain's Amy Hunt stormed to 100m glory at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, a coming-of-age moment for the young sprinter.