The dual World Cup wins here in Naumburg by Vera Sokolova and Yelena Nikolayeva in the women's senior and junior walks was not only a great achievement for Russian athletics but also a little known region in the Eastern part the country just west of the Urals.
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Why is Russia such a strong race walking nation?

The dual World Cup wins here in Naumburg by Vera Sokolova and Yelena Nikolayeva in the women's senior and junior walks was not only a great achievement for Russian athletics but also a little known region in the Eastern part the country just west of the Urals.... Read more

The odds on Jefferson Perez reclaiming the Olympic crown he last won in 1996 shortened after his superb display through the streets of Naumburg.
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Despite Korzeniowski's challenge, Jefferson Perez secures third World Cup title in Naumburg 20km

The odds on Jefferson Perez reclaiming the Olympic crown he last won in 1996 shortened after his superb display through the streets of Naumburg.... Read more

The heat of May day in Naumburg was replaced the morning after by cool and damp conditions, conducive for fast times and attacking tactics.
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World champion Yelena Nikolayeva adds Naumburg victory to her collection of titles

The heat of May day in Naumburg was replaced the morning after by cool and damp conditions, conducive for fast times and attacking tactics.... Read more

After a merciless battle in the sun Aleksey Voyovedin became the third walker to retain his 50km World Walking title.
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Voyevodin strikes again and retains World Cup 50km title in Naumburg

After a merciless battle in the sun Aleksey Voyovedin became the third walker to retain his 50km World Walking title.... Read more

year history of the IAAF World Race Walking Cup two 10 kilometres races for Junior men and women respectively were included in the competition programme.
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Unbeatable Sokolova outclasses rivals in Naumburg Junior race

year history of the IAAF World Race Walking Cup two 10 kilometres races for Junior men and women respectively were included in the competition programme.... Read more