For 10 years, the Run Larapinta Stage Race has been luring runners to the Red Centre to experience an unforgettable journey through a majestic landscape, one step at a time.
Remarkably, the event has sold out in a record-breaking four hours of opening entries yesterday as 200 eager participants burst out of the starting blocks to secure their place at the bucket-list event.
Dublin, Ireland – The Dublin Marathon bore witness to an exhilarating display of athleticism, with Belfast's Stephen Scullion securing a commendable third-place finish in the men's category. The highlight of the day was undoubtedly Ethiopian runner Kemal Husen's impressive victory, where he not only claimed first place but also established a new course record by crossing the finish line in an astonishing two hours, six minutes, and 52 seconds. This remarkable feat shattered the previous record, held since 2019 by Othmane El Goumri, by an impressive one minute and 14 seconds.
In a stunning performance that underscored his dominance, Brimin Misoi from Kenya claimed his second consecutive victory at the prestigious Frankfurt Marathon, held in the heart of Germany this past Sunday. Misoi's superb demonstration of skill showcased his unrivaled command of the competition.
The distance running world has been turned on its head in 2023. It has, by any measure, been one of the most incredible years in the history of the sport, with 12 records - so far - having been broken from 1500m to 100km. This includes men's and women's world records and world bests over distance races on indoor and outdoor tracks and in officially sanctioned road race events.
On March 2, Scottish athletics sensation Laura Muir is poised to captivate her home crowd at the Emirates Arena as she readies herself for the 3000m final. This event promises to be a marquee spectacle, marking the culmination of major championships just before the grand stage of Paris 2024.
With just nine months to go until the Paris Olympics, Canadian sprint sensation Andre De Grasse has made a significant coaching change, reuniting with his former coach, American Rana Reider, who played a pivotal role in his gold-medal success in Tokyo in 2021. This decision comes after the 28-year-old athlete parted ways with Irish coach John Coghlan, a choice driven by family considerations.
Ferdinand Omanyala, celebrated as Africa's swiftest sprinter, is embarking on the significant 2024 season, culminating in the Paris Olympics, with a freshly assembled coaching team. Omanyala has decided to part ways with his former coach, Duncan Ayiemba, and is now collaborating with the esteemed sprinting coach, Geoffrey Kimani, to fine-tune his skills and gear up for the demanding 2024 campaign.
Norwegian authorities have initiated an investigation into allegations of violence made by the celebrated Olympic 1500m champion, Jakob Ingebrigtsen, and his elder brothers Henrik and Filip against their father and former coach, Gjert Ingebrigtsen.
In a daring move that has taken the athletics world by surprise, Africa's swiftest sprinter, Ferdinand Omanyala, has opted for a significant change in coaching as he readies himself for the highly awaited Olympic Games set to unfold in Paris, France. Omanyala, who was previously under the mentorship of the renowned coach Duncan Ayiemba, has made a strategic transition, entrusting his training to the able hands of coach Geoffrey Kimani. This strategic move aims to propel Omanyala to the pinnacle of his career, starting with a promising outing at the Olympic Games and a packed 2024 season.
Yohan Blake, renowned as the 2011 World 100m champion, is embarking on an extraordinary journey to secure a spot on Jamaica's 2024 Olympic Games roster in Paris, as he approaches his 34th birthday in December. Despite experiencing recent setbacks, Blake remains steadfast in his determination to represent his nation in an impressive fourth Olympic Games.
