Distance runners looking to qualify for the Paris Olympics in midsummer next year get two early opportunities in the United Arab Emirates, with the Dubai Marathon opening the athletics year on January 7, followed by the Ras Al Khaimah half-marathon, now under the same management, on February 24.
In an astounding display of talent and endurance, Sifan Hassan has left her indelible mark on the world of professional distance running by clinching an extraordinary victory at the 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Her finishing time of 2:13:44 is not just a personal achievement but a redefining moment for marathon running itself. What's truly remarkable is that she accomplished this feat a mere 43 days after a phenomenal triple win at the World Championships in Budapest, where she secured a bronze medal in the 1500m and a silver in the 5000m.
In the depths of midnight, precisely at the stroke of twelve, a lone figure found themselves midway between the second and third aid stations of the renowned Ultra-Trail Mt. Fuji (UTMF). This storied ultramarathon, the pinnacle of Asian trail running, had already witnessed 50 arduous kilometers conquered, leaving a formidable 115 kilometers yet to be surmounted. Amidst a sea of over 2,500 participants, our protagonist merged with a line of resolute runners, their collective determination piercing through the darkness.
Paris, France; July 12, 2023 - One-hundredth of a second was all that stood between Chad Perris and bronze on Day Four of the World Para Athletics Championships, but it was one-hundredth of a second that allowed his class and character to shine as he led the way for the nation’s rising stars.
Amid the glitz of the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix, Usain Bolt, renowned as the world's fastest man, revealed his admiration for Britain's racing maestro, Lewis Hamilton, at the star-studded event in Sin City.
McCartney brings her game to the Potts Classic
Eliza McCartney was in exquisite form in the women’s pole vault Commonwealth Games trial at the 2018 Potts Classic in Hastings on Saturday, clearing 4.70m off a short ten-step run-up.
Vaulting with ease off the shortened approach used in the very early stages...
McCartney opens European campaign in Rome
Pole vaulter Eliza McCartney won bronze at the 2016 Rio Olympics in a result that surprised many, but this year in Europe she will be competing as one of the stars.
The 20 year old Oceania and New Zealand record holder kicks off her 2017...
Defending Champions Sir Mo Farah, Daniel Romanchuk, Manuela Schär and Top Americans Galen Rupp and Jordan Hasay Ready to Compete in the 42nd Annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon Elite Athlete Field
CHICAGO – The Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced today that several top athletes are joining the 42nd...
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HONOLULU (09-Dec) -- With her adidas shoes lightly dug into Waikiki Beach's grainy sand, Joyce Chepkirui smiles a playful grin. Prompted by photographers, she strikes different poses and gradually accepts the spotlight. Though a bit reserved, the 27-year-old Honolulu...
Valencia, Spain - In a riveting exhibition of skill and determination, Kibiwott Kandie clinched victory in the men's category of the esteemed Valencia Half Marathon Trinidad Alfonso Zurich on a balmy Sunday. With perfect weather gracing the event - a comfortable 15°C at the starting line and nary a breath of wind - Kandie, a former world record-holder, delivered a remarkable performance by crossing the finish line at an astounding 57:40. This secured his third win in Valencia while fending off some tough competition.
