Oddities of Athletics History | World Athletics

Ellie Sunman

HISTORY OF WORLD ATHLETICS:
This project let me bring something a little different to World Athletics; blending education, history, and humour to spotlight some of the sport’s more unusual stories over the years. From Carl Lewis’ unexpected run-in with a bee to legendary rivalries, the series dives into moments that may not have made the front pages but are far too interesting to be left behind. A series I had the opportunity to develop entirely from concept to completion. 
Carl Lewis & the Bee:
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Gail Devers vs Merlene Ottey:
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Julius Yego: The YouTube Taught Javelinist:
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Eliud Kipchoge:
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Charles Kamathi & His Tooth Replacement
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Sally Gunnell vs Sandra Farmer-Patrick:
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Posted Apr 10, 2024

Spotlighting moments of athletics' history that may not have made the front pages but are far too interesting to be left behind. ​

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