In an unexpected development, Marcell Jacobs, the Olympic 100m champion hailing from Italy, has unveiled his collaboration with American sprint coach Rana Reider. This announcement follows Reider's recent conclusion of an extensive 18-month investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct.
Riga, Latvia; 1 October 2023 - The inaugural World Athletics Road Running Championships have been run and won, as a trio of Australia’s track stars including Jessica Hull, Morgan McDonald and Jack Anstey showcased their versatility tonight with top-10 finishes on the roads of Riga, Latvia.
The world of half marathon racing witnessed an emphatic display of Kenyan excellence at the World Athletics Road Running Championships in Riga on Sunday. Kenya left an indelible mark by securing the top three spots in the men's race, a feat reminiscent of their stellar performance in the women's category.
In Sunday's thrilling race, Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir, a seasoned favorite, once again displayed her remarkable talent by securing her third World Half Marathon title. Her previous triumphs in 2016 and 2020 had already cemented her reputation as a dominant force in the sport. Just three weeks ago, she delivered a stellar performance at the Great North Run, winning decisively with a lead of over a minute and a finishing time of 66:45.
In an unexpected twist at the women's mile race, Faith Kipyegon, who had dominated the track in 2023, faced an astonishing upset at the hands of Ethiopia's emerging star, Diribe Welteji. The women's mile field was no pushover, featuring four of the top seven finishers from the Worlds 1500, including gold and silver medalists Faith Kipyegon and Diribe Welteji.
A full decade after triumphing in the world U20 cross-country competition, Ethiopia's Hagos Gebrhiwet has realized his long-cherished ambition of clinching his inaugural senior global title, emerging victorious in the men's 5km event at the World Athletics Road Running Championships held in Riga 23.
The World Athletics Road Running Championships in Riga, 2023, witnessed an exhilarating showdown in the men's mile, culminating in an unexpected triumph by 20-year-old Hobbs Kessler from the United States. Kessler not only claimed the top spot but also etched his name in history with a remarkable time of 3 minutes and 56.13 seconds.
Riga, Latvia - Kenya's Beatrice Chebet accomplished an extraordinary feat at the inaugural World Athletics Road Running Championships in Riga, Latvia. The 23-year-old athlete, who had previously clinched the world cross country title earlier in the year in Bathurst, once again showcased her exceptional talents on the global stage.
Anticipation mounts as the Valencia Marathon introduces its initial roster of international athletes, reaffirming its commitment to ambitious goals for the Ciudad del Running event.
In an exhilarating twist of fate, the renowned double world record holder, Faith Kipyegon, is gearing up for her inaugural venture into the realm of road racing. With the World Road Race Championships just around the corner, set to unfold in the picturesque city of Riga, Latvia, Kipyegon leaves no room for doubt when it comes to her pursuit of excellence.
