The opening ceremony of Paris 2024 lasted more than three and a half hours and followed a theatrical script about the history of Paris. Tradition and modernity came together in a story of diversity, equality, and emotion. The flame reached the cauldron and rose into the sky in a balloon after the final relay by Teddy Riner and Marie-Jo Perec.

Carl Lewis, the towering figure in track and field, stands out not just for his remarkable achievements but for his role in transforming the sport. With four consecutive Olympic golds in the long jump, Lewis’s career epitomises both excellence and resilience. 

The athletics track at the Stade de France is now ready for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which will be held from 26 July to 11 August. Uniquely, the track is purple rather than the traditional red. It was officially unveiled by American Carl Lewis, who won nine golds and one silver medal in the sprint and long jump. 

American athletics legend Carl Lewis says he is not expecting to see new records any time soon in what he considers the most challenging field event, the long jump.

US track and field star Carl Lewis has pleaded that Noah Lyles be given some leeway as he heads into the Paris Olympics as a hot sprint favourite with a potential eye on four gold medals, Agence France-Presse reported Monday.  Lyles added another gold to his trophy cabinet by anchoring the US team to victory in the men's 4x100m on Sunday at the World Athletics Relays in Nassau, where American quartets won four of five events raced as Olympic qualifiers.

Paris 2024 Olympic spots are up for grabs at this weekend's World Athletics Relays. Noah Lyles is the main attraction, but other global superstars competing include Dutch 400m hurdler Femke Bol and Italy's reigning Olympic 100m champion Marcell Jacobs.

World Athletics is about to change the rules of the long jump. Nothing will be the same for athletes who are resisting to changes they say could turn the discipline into something completely different by removing the starting board.

Sporting icons Carl Lewis, Mike Powell, Sergey Bubka, and Félix Sánchez have taken part in the "World Sports Legends at Santiago 2023" conference during the Pan American Games in Chile.

World athletics champions Mike Powell and Félix Sánchez have been announced as the latest guests of honour for the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games, which are due to open on Friday (October 20).

Nine-time Olympic champion Carl Lewis of the United States is set to attend the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games, having been invited by Panam Sports President Neven Ilic.

The Museum of World Athletics (MOWA) produced 50 collectors' cards available at its Heritage Exhibition during the World Championships in Budapest, which was attended by around 40,000 visitors during its four-month opening.

It was 40 years ago today the first World Athletics Championships concluded in Helsinki with a spectacular glut of finals - many of which are frequently referenced to this day.

Organisers of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics and Paralympic hosted a model Games for around 1,000 children across the city as part of events to mark National Olympic and Paralympic Day.

Nine-time Olympic gold medallist Carl Lewis is set to head the athletics programme at the University of Houston, lending his expertise in track and field to the next generation.

The 1988 Olympic 100 metres final in Seoul is probably the most controversial race ever run.