In a highly anticipated event, the Aramco Houston Half Marathon is poised to witness the presence of two illustrious names in the world of distance running. Hellen Obiri, the reigning champion of both the TCS New York City Marathon and the Boston Marathon, and Galen Rupp, a decorated figure in American distance running, will spearhead an impressive lineup for the marathon on January 14.
The story of Noah Lyles, the US sprinter, goes beyond his astounding treble gold at the recent World Athletics Championships in Budapest. Rather than viewing these victories as the ultimate achievement, Lyles sees them as stepping stones to even greater ambitions for the upcoming 2024 games.
A remarkable era dawns upon Scottish 1500-meter running, marked by a string of noteworthy achievements. Laura Muir’s consistent podium finishes in global outdoor championships and the formidable presence of Jake Wightman, Josh Kerr, and Neil Gourley underscore Scotland's prowess. Over the past four men's global outdoor 1500m finals, Scotland has prominently featured at least two athletes—an accomplishment second only to Kenya.
Mondo Duplantis, the exceptional pole vaulter, is gearing up to defend his title at the World Indoor Championships set to take place in Glasgow from March 1st to 3rd. Reflecting on his previous triumphs in the Scottish city, where he marked a world record, Duplantis radiates excitement and confidence about his return to the Commonwealth Arena.
The Cardiff Metropolitan University Christmas Classic witnessed an exhilarating surprise as Laura Muir, the British middle-distance sensation, made an unexpected appearance on Sunday, delivering a stunning performance and securing a qualifying time for the forthcoming World Indoor Athletics Championship.
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 a thrilling showcase of athletic prowess, Kenya's Edinah Jebitok and Spain's Abdessamad Oukhelfen emerged victorious at the prestigious Cross Internacional de Venta de Baños, marking the ninth Gold level meeting of this season's World Athletics Cross Country Tour held this past Sunday.
The Bangsaen21 Half Marathon, a prestigious World Athletics Platinum Label road race hosted in Chonburi, Thailand, witnessed an exhilarating showcase of Kenyan excellence as Gladys Chepkurui and Mathew Kimeli triumphed in their respective categories under demanding weather conditions.
Daniel Ebenyo and Sutume Asefa Kebede showcased an unparalleled display of athletic brilliance, rewriting records and etching their names in history at the Tata Steel Kolkata 25K, a distinguished World Athletics Elite Label road race. Their exceptional performances not only secured victories but also set new benchmarks, registering among the fastest 25km runs ever witnessed in the realm of road racing.
Brigid Kosgei can revel in a joyous holiday season, having secured a significant win at the Abu Dhabi Marathon, accompanied by a lucrative prize.
Kosgei’s stellar performance rewrote history as she smashed the course record with an exceptional time of 2 hours, 19 minutes, and 15 seconds. Her commanding presence relegated Ethiopian contenders Hawi Feysa and Ethlemahu Sintayehu to second and third places, finishing with times of 2:24:03 and 2:25:36, respectively.
