In a shocking turn of events, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) handed down a five-year ban to the celebrated Kenyan distance runner Agnes Jeruto Barsosio, who claimed victory at the 2022 Nairobi City Marathon. The punitive action stems from discrepancies detected in her Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) during an extensive nine-year period of blood tests.
Abdi Nageeye set a new benchmark for Dutch runners, achieving a remarkable time of 2:04:45 in the Rotterdam Marathon, while Ashete Bekere of Ethiopia claimed victory in the women's event with a time of 2:19:30. The marathon, distinguished as a World Athletics Gold Label road race, unfolded on Sunday.
In an electrifying showcase of sporting prowess, Ethiopia's Meseret Belete and Kenya's Joshua Belet clinched victory at the TCS Amsterdam Marathon this past Sunday. The esteemed World Athletics Platinum Label road race witnessed exceptional performances, with Belete clocking in at 2:18:21 and Belet finishing in a remarkable 2:04:18. These two extraordinary athletes now hold the distinction of achieving the third-fastest winning times ever witnessed in the historic Dutch capital.
The 39-year-old Kenyan runner Sarah Chepchirchir has been suspended for eight years by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for her second anti-doping rule violation. She was previously banned from 2019 until 2023.
Anticipation mounts as the Valencia Marathon introduces its initial roster of international athletes, reaffirming its commitment to ambitious goals for the Ciudad del Running event.
Amanal Petros stole the spotlight at the BMW Berlin Marathon on a Sunday morning, making headlines not only in Germany but across Europe by obliterating the German marathon record.
The New York City Marathon returns this November, embodying the city’s energy and spirit over an iconic 26.2-mile journey. Celebrating its 53rd year, this renowned race promises incredible views, unflagging crowd support, and challenging terrain. Here’s an all-inclusive guide to the event, from bib collection and start times to race-day navigation and transportation.
The 2024 TCS London Marathon witnessed an extraordinary feat as 76-year-old Jeannie Rice, a remarkable presence in the running world, surpassed her own world record in the women’s 75-79 age bracket. Crossing the finish line in a remarkable three hours, 33 minutes, and 27 seconds, Rice showcased an incredible improvement from her previous record achieved just last October in Chicago, at the age of 75.
Mo Farah's retirement at the age of 40, following his fourth-place finish at the Great North Run, has ignited a fervent discussion about his place among the all-time great athletes. Notable figures like Brendan Foster, the 1976 Olympic 10,000m bronze medalist and founder of the Great North Run, have lauded Farah as the greatest athlete in UK history. However, as the accolades pour in, it's essential to explore the multifaceted legacy of this distance-running icon.
Defending champion and course record holder Bernard Koech will return for the 38th edition of the Haspa Marathon Hamburg on 28th April. The 36 year-old Kenyan, who improved the course best to 2:04:09 last year, will face very strong opponents in Germany’s major spring marathon. Samwel Mailu of Kenya and Ethiopia’s Abdisa Tola, who both produced breakthrough performances in 2023, will challenge the defending champion. In Martin Musau there will be another former winner of the Haspa Marathon Hamburg returning to the race: The Ugandan was the winner in 2021.
