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Lilian Odira makes statement win at Prefontaine Classic ahead of Commonwealth Games

Odira, who is expected to be one of the favourites at this year’s Commonwealth Games, won the race at the two-day meet, which served as the ninth leg of the Wanda Diamond League circuit. She surged past Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson in the home straight to claim victory in one of the most anticipated races of the meeting.

Faith Cherotich wins at Prefontaine Classic ahead of Commonwealth Games

The 21-year-old, who is preparing for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow scheduled for July 23 to August 2 in Scotland, secured her first Diamond League victory of the season in what was her third race of the year.

Kipyegon suffers rare defeat at Prefontaine Classic

The three-time Olympic champion admitted that remaining at the top level of the sport comes with immense pressure, noting that occasional defeats can serve as important wake-up calls. She also hinted at personal challenges she has been facing away from the public eye.

Three-time national champion Odira eyes Commonwealth debut

The victory also secured her qualification for the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games scheduled for July 23 to August 2.

Judge temporarily blocks Trump from sending National Guard troops to Oregon

California and Oregon sought the temporary restraining order after the president sent guard members from California to Oregon earlier in the day.

Incomparable Kipyegon, Chebet once again put Kenya on the athletics map with world records

Chebet, 25, now holds both world records and Olympic titles in the 5,000m and 10,000m

100 metre star Sha'Carri Richardson gears up for Tokyo title defence

The reigning 100m world champion says the most important thing now is to get races under her belt and stay healthy as she looks toward her title defence in Tokyo

Athletics Kenya to use US event to choose teams for World Athletics Championships