Interviews

Tom Evans skyrocketed to ultrarunning fame in 2017 with a groundbreaking third-place finish at Morocco's iconic Marathon des Sables. Entering the grueling 251-kilometer race on a dare, Evans became the highest-placed European in the event’s history, just a year after winning his first ultramarathon, the 2016 Beacons Ultra. This remarkable start signaled the rise of a new endurance icon.

Bianca Borgella, a visually impaired sprinter from Canada, has had an extraordinary journey in Para athletics. Born with Leber congenital amaurosis, a condition causing severe vision loss, she initially viewed running as a fun activity. Her potential was recognized in high school, where coaches encouraged her to pursue the sport competitively. After entering the para sport scene at age 18, she quickly rose to prominence, breaking national records in her classification (T13) and earning a reputation as a world-class athlete​.

Philip Sesemann, a British long-distance runner, has made a remarkable shift from medicine to marathon training. Originally balancing a medical career with his athletic pursuits, Sesemann gave up his medical license in 2023 to fully dedicate himself to his Olympic dream. His decision paid off early this year when he achieved a qualifying time of 2:08:04 at the Seville Marathon, which secured his spot for the 2024 Olympics. His journey to this milestone has been marked by grit and resilience, particularly as he trained up to 174 km a week, often with his dogs, Haile and Kipchoge, who he fondly refers to as his "mileage mutts".

Natasha Wodak is a celebrated long-distance runner who has achieved notable success in both track and road racing. Initially finding her strength in the 10,000m and half-marathon events, she set a Canadian record in the 10,000m in 2015, clocking in at 31:41.59. Overcoming personal and physical challenges, including injuries and setbacks that sidelined her for nearly a year, Wodak returned to form, qualifying for her first Olympics in Rio 2016 in the 10,000m, where she placed 22nd.

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.

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.

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. CJ Albertson Born: October 11, 1993 Nationality: American Long-distance runner Clayton Jordan Albertson is a standout...

He is an Australian middle-distance runner best known for his performance in the 1500 metres. He competed in two Olympic Games, first at the 2012 London Olympics and again at the 2016 Rio Olympics, where he made history by becoming the first Australian male in 40 years to qualify for the Olympic 1500m final, finishing ninth. Gregson formerly held the Australian record for the 1500 metres with a time of 3:31.06, set in 2010 at the Monaco Diamond League, a record that stood until Stewart McSweyn broke it in 2021​. Throughout his career, Gregson established himself as one of Australia’s top middle-distance athletes, running 32 sub-4 minute miles and competing in various international championships, including the World Championships and Commonwealth Games.

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.

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. Jessica Stenson Born: August 15, 1987 Nationality: Australian Long-distance runner She's one of Australia's most accomplished...