Track Stats

Longest-standing world records

25 Jul 2022

Tracking the number of days each world record has stood.

Breaking down Rojas’ triple jump world record

31 Oct 2021

Analysis: McLaughlin’s 400m hurdles world record

11 Jul 2021

McLaughlin and Muhammad

21 Jun 2021

The greatest heptathletes

31 Oct 2019

The top 10 heptathletes and their strengths and weaknesses across seven events.

How van Niekerk broke the 400m world record

15 Aug 2016

Pierre-Jean Vazel breaks down the South African's race in Rio.

Ayana’s record-breaking splits

12 Aug 2016

Here's a breakdown of splits per 100m for the medalists. When Ayana was gone, she was gone.

Monaco report: Dibaba makes history

20 Jul 2015

The 1500m world record has fallen!