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Valary Aiyabei smashed the 2:20 barrier in the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon, achieving the greatest sporting moment in the 38th edition of Germany’s oldest city marathon. The Kenyan won in 2:19:10, a stupendous course record, when she crossed the line in the Festhalle, becoming the 12th fastest woman of all...
This episode is sponsored by Asics, discover what’s beyond by check out ASICS’ GLIDERIDE at www.Asics.com Brad has a week that reignites a familiar debate. Julian paces Ellie on the bike ahead of the NYC Marathon. Brady gets through one of Moose’s sessions and straight into Maccas. IOC announced plans to move the...
The 2:20 barrier is the major target at the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon on Sunday. No woman has achieved this time in Germany’s oldest city marathon and so far in Germany only Berlin has achieved this distinction. Given good weather conditions, a group of women are aiming to break 2:20...
Mark Kiptoo and Katharina Steinruck know that the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon on Sunday is the most important race of the year in pursuit of their respective goals. The Kenyan Masters world record holder and the leading woman runner among the home contingent aim to exploit the Frankfurt course, renowned...
Two time Commonwealth Games Marathon champion (2014 and 2018) Michael Shelley has announced his retirement from elite marathon running.
The Diamond League General Assembly has today agreed on 14 meetings and 1 final for the 2020 season, which includes all current meetings. Gateshead will replace Birmingham as a venue, as Birmingham’s stadium is being redeveloped for the 2022 Commonwealth Games so is not available to host the IAAF Diamond...
Burnie, Tasmania: And it was a good weekend for the Melbourne Track Club, as they took out both 10km titles over the famed Tassie course. In the women's event, Genevieve Gregson, fresh from making the Doha World Champs Steeplechase final, won a close race just beating home Emily Brichacek.
Multiple NSW and Australian junior champion, Angus Beer, has announced his commitment to the University of Missouri. The talented middle distance runner from Sydney's prestigious Trinity College announced his intentions via instagram stating:
In 2020 the Bunbury Geographe Gift is introducing a Western Australian club vs club competition, with $2,000 cash going to the club for each of the winning male and female teams that accumulate the most points. Concept: After handicaps are released, clubs will have the chance to nominate teams for the...
The International Olympic Committee has just announced it is planning to move the 2020 Tokyo Olympic women’s and men’s marathons and race walking events to the colder climate of Sapporo on Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido. The marathons for men and women are set for Aug. 2 and 9, with...