Fiji Primary Schools Athletics Association President Patrick Bower says one of the main objectives of having students take part in athletics is to instill values and morals that will benefit them in the future.

The New York City Marathon on Sunday broke the record for the world’s largest marathon, with 55,646 runners crossing the finish line in Central Park, organisers said.

Dutchman Abdi Nageeye survived a tense battle through the final mile to win the New York City Marathon in two hours seven minutes and 39 seconds, while Sheila Chepkirui led a Kenyan sweep of the women’s podium in 2:24:35.

Olympic and world silver medal-winning race walker Koki Ikeda of Japan has been provisionally suspended for doping, the Athletics Integrity Unit said.

Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich put on a performance for the ages as she obliterated the women’s marathon world record in Chicago.

The Fiji Primary Schools Athletics Association is set to host another thrilling national championship this year.

Kenyan cross country runner Emmaculate Anyango Achol has been provisionally suspended after failing a doping test for the banned drug testosterone and blood-boosting hormone EPO, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said on Friday.

Kenya’s Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon took a victory lap with an easy win in the 1,500 metres at the inaugural women-only Athlos NYC meet, while Brittany Brown stunned Paris 200 gold medallist Gabby Thomas.

Former Fiji Finals senior boys’ high jump gold medalist, Kaiava Francis, was laid to rest today.

The Diamond League will increase its prize money to more than $9 million in 2025, the highest in the history of the series, the organisers said.

American Yared Nuguse fought off a high-calibre field to win the 1,500 metres at the Weltklasse Diamond League in Zurich, on a night when the weather dampened world record expectations at the Letzigrund Stadium.

Royals Club coach Antonio Raboiliku has noticed the significant number of athletes who have left the sport to pursue other interests.