As the sporting year draws to a close, here is Xinhua News Agency’s selection of the world’s top 10 athletes in 2025: 1.

Beyond the medal performances, several athletes produced notable moments during the championships. Romell Glave impressed in ...

An Ashes-defining intervention, an NRL showstopper, and new hope forced on the AFL are among our writers’ great moments in Australian sports this year ...

Jimmy Gressier shocked the world by winning the 10,000m race at Tokyo 2025. His victory ended decades of African dominance ...

In 2025, many young Indian athletes left their mark on the global stage and changed the narrative of Indian sports.

Chengdu hosted the 12th World Games from August 7 to 17, welcoming nearly 4,000 athletes from 116 countries and regions. The ...

American sprint phenom Quincy Wilson continued to make headlines in 2025, once again landing in our top 10 stories of the ...

Kerley, also a double Olympic medallist, immediately signed up for the Enhanced Games, where athletes are allowed to dope.

Kerley, also a double Olympic medalist, immediately signed up for the Enhanced Games, where athletes are allowed to dope.

Leon Marchand had the best performance of the year with his 200 IM world record while Lukas Martens also made history.

Previewing the top events, athletes and storylines to watch at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials, from June 21 to ...

Gold medallist in the women's high jump event Australia's athlete Nicola Olyslagers poses for portraits during a studio photo ...