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Target 60 - Countdown to Rio Continues Our hope is that the final number of Australian athletes for Rio will total around 60 individuals, and there are continued signs that this number can be achieved as we approach the final cut off date of July 12 (note: Nominations by AA must be...
Ten Storylines - Volkswagen Prague Marathon IAAF Walk Team Champs Report: Men's 20K IAAF Walk Team Champs Report: Women's 20K WR Holder Kimetto Not On The Rio Squad? Jared Tallent will be presented with his gold medal from the 2012 Olympics in June Zatopek Legacy Lives On At Volkswagen Prague Marathon Does sport need its...
By Chris Lotsbom, @ChrisLotsbom (c) 2016 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved PRAGUE (07-May) -- Here in the Czech capital city, there are certain figures that loom larger than life. Franz Kafka, the literary mastermind whose work is known worldwide, is immortalized by a statue and museum in the city center....
By Chris Lotsbom, @ChrisLotsbom (c) 2016 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved PRAGUE (07-May) -- In advance of tomorrow's Volkswagen Prague Marathon, Race Results Weekly has detailed ten storylines to watch out for come the race's 22nd edition. Approximately 10,600 runners are expected to take part, including athletes from 101 countries....
Semenya sends out Olympic warning A Day of Distance Dominance: Asbel Kiprop, Conseslus Kipruto, Almaz Ayana & Caster Semenya Earn Big Wins on Track & Field’s Opening Day Kipchoge heads Kenya's Rio marathon squad but record holder Kimetto out Running Man challenge: ACT Policing responds to NZ viral dance-off New meets offer alternatives...
By Chris Lotsbom, @ChrisLotsbom (c) 2016 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved PRAGUE (06-May) -- When it comes to marathons, California's Bill Higgins has nearly done it all. The Californian has run marathons on all seven continents; completed marathons in all 50 states; and is a six-star finisher of the Abbott...
How Millennials Ended the Running Boom Time Can’t Beat Ed Whitlock: Running’s 85-Year-Old Legend IAAF president calls for athletics to be 'more entertaining' Soldier who died after London Marathon hailed as hero at funeral Running man challenge heats up as firefighters join in IAAF Preview: Walk Team Champs Men's 20K Caster Semenya prepares for second...
By Chris Lotsbom, @ChrisLotsbom (c) 2016 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved PRAGUE (05-May) -- Eva Vrabcova is best known for her prowess on skis rather than in racing flats, having competed at three Winter Olympic Games. The 30-year-old native of Trutnov will try and achieve the Olympic Marathon qualifying standard...
Gregson, Harradine, Hills & Mitchell to fly Australian flag at IAAF Diamond League in Doha Ryan Gregson (NSW, 1500m), Benn Harradine (Qld, discus throw), Madeline Hills (NSW, 3000m) and Kathryn Mitchell (Vic, javelin) will fly the Australian flag at the IAAF Diamond League in Doha (QAT) tomorrow. Marking the return of...
Open your eyes to sleep | Craig Burns (DSUF Podcaster. Runner. Former 400m National Champion. Commonwealth Games and World Champs athlete. Live to inspire.) There are so many reasons to be awake...or to stay up late. Game of Thrones, Cougar Town, How to Get Away with Murder, Suits, MKR...just to...