The 15th IAAF World Championships are finally here and we’re following 10 athletes who have made major impacts at The Armory as they compete within the Bird’s Nest in Beijing, China. This is not to say we won’t be mentioning othe...

Gatlin defends his mom from the podium stand at worlds
Published by Pat Graham/AP on August 24, 2015

BEIJING (AP) — If you heckle Justin Gatlin's mom, he will respond — even if he's in the middle of an awards ceremony....

CHERUIYOT, KEMBOI BACK ON TOP AT IAAF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPSBy David Monti, @d9monti(c) 2015 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved - Used with permission.BEIJING (24-Aug) -- Order was restored in the distance running world here tonight, when Kenya's Vi...

Kovacs Has Come a Long Way to Strike Gold in Beijing
Published by IAAF on August 23, 2015

When Joe Kovacs entered the Bird’s Nest Stadium last night, shortly before winning his first world title in the men’s shot put, his mind could...

Shawn Barber - Becoming an Elite Vaulter
Published by Adam Schneider/RunnerSpace.com/college on August 23, 2015

Shawn Barber comes into the world championships with 22 meets over 19 feet this year (including indoors). His dad George (17-10 3/4 pr) s...

Canada's Andre De Grasse ties for bronze in 100-metre final at worlds
Published by Lori Ewing/The Canadian Press on August 23, 2015

BEIJING -- Andre De Grasse peered at the scoreboard, waiting and wishing, not knowing whether to frown or smile....