Ugandan athlete dies after being set on fire
Uganda's Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei has died from burns following an alleged attack by her boyfriend in Kenya. Doctors tried to treat the wounds on 80 percent of her body but…
Outrage over murder of Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei
It was the latest horrific act of gender-based violence in the East African country, where activists have warned of a rising femicide epidemic. Cheptegei's death has been described as "senseless" and "a…
‘Like a bird’: Asia’s top wingsuit athlete soars through central China
Asia's top wingsuit athlete Zhang Shupeng takes a look across a mountain range in central China before leaping head first into the void...…
The Nigerien star athlete at the center of a hormone debate
Despite being the world's third fastest female 400m runner last year, Nigerien athlete Aminatou Seyni will likely be barred from her favored distance at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in a row over…
Behind the Scenes with Chinenye ‘Chiney’ Ogwumike
Though she says it's not the easiest task Chinenye Ogwumike enjoys having to juggle her basketball career with her TV career …
I’m targeted because I’m undefeated, says Semenya
South African athlete Caster Semenya says she has a target on her back because she is the best at what she does. Speaking on the sidelines of a Top Women Conference in…
Bolt wins third successive 200 metres gold
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Usain Bolt wins third 100m Olympic title
Jamaica's Usain Bolt becomes the first athlete to win three consecutive 100 metre Olympic titles, delighting fans in Rio and Jamaica.…