nne Hidalgo, the mayor of Paris, launched herself into the Seine this week. Not in response to a suggestion from an aggrieved citoyen or citoyenne that she should go and do so, but to celebrate the fulfilment of a pledge that the French capital’s iconic waterway would be ready to play its part in the Paris24 opening ceremony and as the venue for the Olympic triathlon swim legs and the marathon swim.
The Men's Olympic Marathon of 1984 was one of the greatest marathons in Olympic history. It was a deep field and a highly competitive race held in tough conditions (25 degrees, 80% humidity) and in a city which experienced high levels of pollution. The conditions were a major concern for many athletes and coaches in the build up before the Games.
Ferdinand Omanyala is ranked the third fastest sprinter in the world and ninth fastest in history. He is affectionately referred to as the Beast from the East and he lives up to billing anytime he competes in his 100m race. This time around however, Omanyala is not just putting in the sweat and miles on the track in preparation for the upcoming Olympics, but he is also drawing strength from his faith.
In our RT Snap Q&A series, we’ve had the privilege of interviewing some of the world’s best runners, delving into their extraordinary journeys, celebrating their achievements, and exploring the unwavering dedication that defines their careers.
Colin Mickow
Born on March 15, 1990
Nationality: American
3rd in Bloomington Big 10,000m, May...
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You might need to hold your nose before you jump into the Seine, but it was pretty fine taking a walk along its banks yesterday (Thursday) as Jemima Montag kicked off the Australian athletics team’s medal hunt with a bronze in the women’s 20km road walk.
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As the sun came up over Santa Monica Boulevard on August 12th, not far from the starting point of the race at the Santa Monica College track, volunteers, LAPD (police) and officials began to make preparations for the men's marathon to be held throughout the city later that day. it was the final event on the program and the runners would make their way into the stadium at around 7.10pm- 7.20pm, just prior to the closing ceremony
Cheptegei is very, very (insert extra ‘veries’ as per personal preference) good. Three times a world champion at 10,000 metres, an Olympic champion at 5000 metres and as of 2 August, 2024, Olympic champion at 10,000 metres after the deepest 10,000 ever run at championships or any other level.
It was supposed to be the day when Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce, the engaging Jamaican who has been the queen of women’s sprinting for most of this century was displaced by America’s Sha’Carri Richardson in the 100 metres.
Noah Lyles didn’t win his heat of the Olympic 100 metres. He didn’t win his semi-final either. He never led the 100 metres final until the moment his chest touched the line. But he is the Paris 2024 men’s 100 metres Olympic champion. And with victory we can acclaim him the world’s fastest man (until the next global championship).
