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Following a remarkable display at the Chicago Marathon, where he broke the 2:01 barrier with a record-setting time of 2:00:35, speculation has arisen regarding Kelvin Kiptum's inclination toward taking on the formidable sub-two-hour marathon challenge.
Olympic champion Michael Johnson has teamed up with Winners Alliance to launch an ambitious track league, a ground-breaking move meant to revitalize the sometimes-overlooked sport of track and field. This joint endeavor aims to elevate the sport above the brief exposure it usually receives during the Olympic Games and put it in the forefront all year long.
Rio Olympian Linden Hall was impressive in the performance of the meet at the Hunter Track Classic, winning the women’s 5000m in a Commonwealth Games A qualifying and world leading time of 15:18.77. The 1500m specialist finished ahead of the ACT’s Emily Brichacek (15:46.58) and Victoria’s Melissa Duncan (15:52.89). Hall, Duncan and Brichacek had a comfortable 50 metre gap...
By Chris Lotsbom, @ChrisLotsbom (c) 2015 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved NEW YORK (01-Nov) -- For the third straight year, a pair of Kenyans swept the top spots here at the 45th TCS New York City Marathon, as Mary Keitany retained her women's title and Stanley Biwott claimed his first...
Josphat Ndambiri selects Duesseldorf for his comeback race Josphat Ndambiri has chosen the METRO Marathon Duesseldorf for his comeback race. After a long injury break the Kenyan now targets the race along the river Rhine on April 30. With his personal best of 2:07:36 Ndambiri is currently the fastest runner...
In an incredibly weird turn of events, Shelby Houlihan, whose name was removed from the USATF Olympic Trials 1500m start list after she was banned for four years, has found her name return to the list of starters, as of 1am Eugene time on Friday 18th June.  The 1500m heats are set for 4:03pm, today.
By David Monti, @d9monti (c) 2017 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved LOS ANGELES (18-May) -- As the warm Southern California sun set over the Bill Henry Track at Jack Kemp Stadium at Occidental College here, action on the track heated up at the USATF Distance Classic, led by USA-leading and...
The stage at Lakeside Stadium is set and the fastest man in the world, Usain Bolt, is ready to lead his All-Stars to victory in the inaugural Coles Nitro Athletics Melbourne series, which begins Saturday, 4 February. Five other teams representing Australia, England, New Zealand, Japan and China will be...
Nearly 1,000 people have secured their place in the Margaret River Ultra Marathon 2023 within 24 hours of entries opening. The event will take place in south-west, Western Australia, on Saturday 6 May 2023. Experience unparalleled comfort and agility with Tarkine running shoes, crafted for runners who seek the perfect blend of...
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