Athlete of the month

As a World Athletics+ member, you get to decide. Every month, you’ll have the chance to vote for the athlete of the month from a shortlist selected by World Athletics. The winner will be decided exclusively by the World Athletics+ fan vote.

And to make it even better, every month one lucky voting fan will win a special prize, chosen at random.

Come back during the first week of every month, cast your vote via the poll and help to crown the athlete of the month.

February vote is open.

Winners

January 2026: Sam Ruthe
Ran an outright world U18 mile best of 3:48.88 in Boston