In a country that measures progress not by GDP but by GNH – Gross National Happiness – find out how 5 of our tracks and football fields will raise the bar on the health and well-being of Bhutan’s youth.

InterviewMatt Herivel21 October 2024Trusted & Chosen, World Athletics

Rekortan’s Tim Jordan talks AP Ranch and aligning values for the common good

Vice President and General Manager of Sport Group in the Americas shares why partnerships like AP Ranch align so well with Rekortan’s values.

InterviewMatt Herivel3 October 2024Trusted & Chosen, Gel Track

15 National Championships run on Rekortan in 2024

This year, Rekortan tracks set the stage for 15 National Championships in the hotly contested lead-up to the pinnacle of 2024’s track and field scene: the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

EventsMatt Herivel26 July 2024Trusted & Chosen, National Championships, England Athletics

Sport Group tracks hold the most World Records set at the Olympics

In the synthetic track era, Sport Group's Tartan and Rekortan tracks have hosted the majority of athletics World Records at the Olympic Games. Take a look back at the phenomenal performances behind these record-breaking numbers.

HistoryMatt Herivel16 July 2024Trusted & Chosen, Olympics

UK, German and Dutch National Athletic Championships run on Rekortan

The UK, Dutch, and German Athletic Championships round off 15 National Championships run on Rekortan in 2024. In this Olympic year, these prestigious events carried extra weight for athletes eyeing Paris. Highlights here.

The race is measured in seconds. The value in decades.

As athletes compete at the US Track and Field Trials to secure their spots in Paris next month, Polytan’s Rekortan is track side partnering with the event to bring the Coaches Hospitality Suite. The partnership highlights Rekortan’s commitment to supporting coaches and honours their invaluable role in the sport of athletics.

EventsMatt Herivel28 June 2024Trusted & Chosen, Olympics

The athletes dazzle in Doha at the 59th Diamond League run on Rekortan/Polytan

The Doha Diamond League, renowned for its speed and record-setting performances, continued its tradition of excellence in 2024 with many standout moments and season bests aboard the Rekortan PUR 15mm track.

EventsMatt Herivel14 June 2024Trusted & Chosen, Diamond League, World Athletics

Polytan and Athletics Australia combine to pave the way to Paris and beyond

Polytan and Athletics Australia have announced a three-year partnership to redefine track surfaces and enhance facilities for athletes nationwide. This follows the 2024 Australian Athletics Championships where records were broken and Olympic qualifying times were met on Polytan’s innovative Rekortan G13 Gel track.

EventsMatt Herivel11 June 2024Trusted & Chosen, Olympics

Is this track’s most prestigious indoor venue?

Princeton University upgrades its indoor running facilities by re-surfacing its track with an encapsulated Rekortan RT Fast Track. This upgrade complements the world-class facilities at L. Stockwell Jadwin Gymnasium, boosting athlete performance and welfare while extending the track's lifespan.

CommunityMatt Herivel11 June 2024Trusted & Chosen

Polytan and Rekortan tracks to become the Official Track Partner of Athletics Australia

World class athletes deserve world class tracks, and now Australian track and field athletes will have just that, as Polytan and Rekortan take the helm as the Official Track Partner of Athletics Australia.

Track ExpertsMatt Herivel4 June 2024Trusted & Chosen

Interview: Trompie Sport on their first Rekortan track in South Africa

From agriculture to one of the leading sport construction businesses in Africa, Trompie Sport is helping to transform the region’s track scene. Find out how.

Agents & InstallersMatt Herivel15 May 2024Trusted & Chosen, World Athletics

Interview: Greg Sholars

From Penn Relays records to a founding coach at AP Ranch, meet Greg Sholars, the man realizing the potential of track and field as a force for good.

EventsMatt Herivel25 April 2024Trusted & Chosen, Penn Relays, World Athletics

Running through history at the Penn Relay Carnival

Travis Sheehan, key partnerships manager at the Penn Relays talks community, passion and partnership at America’s oldest and largest track & field event.

EventsMatt Herivel17 April 2024Trusted & Chosen, Penn Relays

Rekortan track elevates performance at the biggest indoor track in China

With a poster-height of 2,117 meters, the Lintao Training Centre, China’s biggest indoor track facility is elevating athlete and environmental performance. Learn more about this exceptional Rekortan track and national training base.

Surface ScienceMatt Herivel4 April 2024Trusted & Chosen, Olympics, World Athletics

Rising Stars Shine at Adelaide Invitational and Maurie Plant Meet on Australia's Premier Rekortan Tracks

From PBs to the shattering of longstanding meet records, the Rekortan tracks at the Adelaide Invitational and Maurie Plant Meet saw some stunning Australian action in 2024. Read more.

EventsMatt Herivel29 February 2024Trusted & Chosen, Continental Tour, World Athletics, Gel Track

How creative track engineering is transforming sport and spaces

From reimagined parks to innovative spaces for schools, we share some of the most creative tracks we have engineered across Europe to revitalise communities and keep our sport and its athletes running.

CommunityMatt Herivel20 February 2024Innovation, World Athletics

Meet Jimmy Sorrells, Head Boys’ Track Coach at Carrollton High School

Carrollton High School has won 28 state championships, and stands as a beacon of athletic excellence in Georgia. Track coach Jimmy Sorrells reveals the secret of its success.

InterviewMatt Herivel7 February 2024Trusted & Chosen, World Athletics Championships, World Athletics