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McKeown breaks second world record in two days

Kaylee McKeown has broken a second world record in two days at the World Cup in Budapest, adding the women's 100m backstroke landmark to her 50m mark.

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Russia-Ukraine war: Putin’s ‘cynical’ comments on civilian casualties criticised by Germany – as it happened

German chancellor criticises Russian president over his apparent concern for civilian casualties in the Middle East

The Guardian - AU

UK Athletics chief blindsided by shock sacking nine months before Paris 2024

The shock firing of Stephen Maguire as UK Athletics chief came about following months of simmering tensions and rows over budgets before next year’s Paris Olympics

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Hungary's foreign minister hints that Budapest will continue blocking EU military aid to Ukraine

Hungary’s foreign minister says that his government wants guarantees from Kyiv that a Hungarian bank that was removed from a Ukrainian list of sponsors of Russia’s war will not be placed back on that list in the future

The Independent UK

Ukrainian captain jailed for five-and-a-half years over fatal Budapest tourist boat crash

The 68-year-old captain said he was ‘deeply sorry’ for the tragedy

Evening Standard

Diamond League 2023: Eugene schedule and start times for Sunday

The Diamond League concludes following the World Championships in Budapest, with two packed days of athletics in Eugene

The Independent UK

Diamond League 2023: Eugene schedule and start times for Saturday and Sunday

The Diamond League concludes following the World Championships in Budapest, with two packed days of athletics in Eugene

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The record breaking Budapest run was no unexpected feat for India’s 4X400m relay team | Data

On Aug. 26, four Indian men shattered records by finishing 2nd in the 4X400 metres relay in the World Championships in Budapest. This was the first time an Asian team completed the race in under 3 minutes. The team broke the Indian national record of 180.25 seconds and the Asian…

The Hindu

Diamond League 2023: Xiamen schedule and start times

The Diamond League returns after a thrilling World Championships in Budapest, with Xiamen backing up Zurich on the elite athletics circuit

The Independent UK

Paris 2024 | After Budapest, how ready are Indian athletes for next year’s Olympics?

With Neeraj Chopra's gold at the Budapest World Athletics Championships, India's javelin throwers and horizontal jumpers have been inspired to strive for success. Indian athletes have the potential to win at Paris Olympics 2024. India must continue to improve its training and build mental toughness for its athletes.

The Hindu

The World Athletics Indoor Championships are coming to the UK: How to get tickets for Glasgow 2024

British fans excited for championships after Josh Kerr and Katarina Johnson-Thompson win gold in Budapest 2023

Evening Standard

Newly-crowned world champion Neeraj Chopra looks to maintain Diamond League unbeaten streak in Zurich

In Zurich, where Neeraj Chopra is competing four days after being crowned world champion, he will be up against familiar rivals like Czech Republic’s Jakub Vadlejch, bronze winner in Budapest with 86.67m, Julian Weber of Germany and two-time world champion Anderson Peters of Grenada. Only Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, silver medallist…

The Hindu

British athletes and staff left stranded in Budapest after World Championships

The group of around 40 people have been unable to return to the UK as planned due to the ongoing flight disruptions.

The Independent UK

British Athletics chief Stephen Maguire excited by Olympic medal prospects

Great Britain won 10 medals at the World Championships in Budapest.

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The Hindu

Gold winner: On Neeraj Chopra and his golden arm

Neeraj Chopra scripting a glorious chapter at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest is in contrast to the mediocre performance of several other Indian athletes

The Hindu

Kenya’s Moraa ends Mu’s title run in women’s 800m

Mary Moraa won 800m world title in Budapest, beating Keely Hodgkinson (silver) and Athing Mu (bronze). Moraa's personal best 1min 56.03sec & Mu's lead from start couldn't stop her. Hodgkinson made a late charge, but Moraa had the edge. Moraa celebrated with Kenyan teammates & Hodgkinson said she believed she'd…

The Guardian - UK

Viktor Orbán-influenced university plans outpost in London

Exclusive: Branch will be part of attempts to spread Hungarian leader’s populist philosophy across Europe

The Independent UK

Great Britain primed for Paris Olympics after best World Athletics Championships for 30 years

British athletes took 10 medals away from Budapest in a promising performance ahead of Paris 2024

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The Independent UK

World Athletics Championships 2023 talking points as Britain match previous best

Great Britain ended the World Championships in Budapest with a joint-high of 10 medals

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"Will inspire millions of our youth”: President Murmu congratulates Neeraj Chopra on winning gold in World Athletics C'ships

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday lauded India's ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra after he won the country's first gold medal in the prestigious World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Neeraj Chopra captures India's first-ever World Athletics C'ships gold, edges out Pakistan's Nadeem in a thriller

India's Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra made history in the early hours of Monday, capturing his country's first-ever gold medal at the World Athletics Championships and edging out Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem by less than a meter at the final of men's javelin throw event in Budapest. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

The sporting weekend in pictures

The World Athletics Championships drew to a close in Budapest with more medals for Great Britain.

Radio France Internationale

Stars rise in Budapest but can athletics supremos make them shine more brightly?

Less than an hour or so after winning the 200m title in 19.52 seconds in Budapest, the American athlete Noah Lyles talked about wanting to transcend the sport. The 26-year-old had just become the fifth man in the 40-year history of the world athletics championships to claim both the 100…

The Hindu

World Athletics Championships: 'Golden Boy' Neeraj Chopra's father brims with pride, says proud moment for country

After the ‘golden boy of Indian athletics’ won the men’s javelin throw at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, the father of Neeraj Chopra, Satish Kumar said that the event was a proud moment for the country

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Budapest championships: Five things we learned on Day 9

It was silver for France in the mens 4x400m relay but for some French fans that warranted La Marseillaise. Just as well the Americans don't go round singing their national anthem for every medal - we'd have heard the Star Spangled Banner 29 times.

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