The autumn road running season sprang to life on Sunday, September 10th, as Agnes Ngetich, a 22-year-old Kenyan athlete, etched her name into the annals of running history at the Transylvania 10km race in Romania. Ngetich delivered an awe-inspiring performance, clocking an astonishing time of 29 minutes and 24 seconds, setting a new women-only world 10km record.
In a poignant conclusion to his illustrious career, Mo Farah celebrated as one of Britain's most exceptional athletes of all time, marking the end of an era with a fourth-place finish in his final race at the Great North Run. The 40-year-old four-time Olympic champion found himself trailing early in the renowned 13.1-mile race, a captivating journey from Newcastle to South Shields. As the dust settled, he crossed the finish line, a full three minutes and 30 seconds behind Ethiopia's Tamirat Tola, who seized victory with an impressive time of 59 minutes and 58 seconds.
The Surf Coast Century ultra marathon is gearing up for its 12th edition this Saturday, September 16, 2023 in Anglesea, Victoria. With an impressive 1300 participants, the event has firmly established itself as a must-do ultra trail marathon in Australia, drawing elite runners and relay teams from around the country.
Brussels, September 7-8, 2023 - The Brussels Diamond League played host to an exhilarating display of athletic prowess as Addy Wiley etched her name in the annals of history by surpassing Jenny Simpson's long-standing collegiate record. Meanwhile, Laura Muir and Shericka Jackson electrified the spectators with their breathtaking performances.
The 22-year-old Norwegian phenom Jakob Ingebrigtsen has written his name into the history of track and field with an astounding show of athletic greatness. By shattering the long-standing world record for the 2000 meters held by Hicham El Guerrouj, he accomplished this incredible feat. Ingebrigtsen's persistent drive and great power showed brilliantly during the breathtaking performance that took place in front of the glowing lights at the Memorial Van Damme meet in Brussels.
Tokyo Olympic finalist Stewart McSweyn has stamped his authority on Australian middle distance running once again, shattering Craig Mottram’s 17-year-old Oceania 2000m record, while World Championships silver medallist Eleanor Patterson sailed to third place at the penultimate Diamond League meet of the year in the Brussels, Belgium.
This week's episode of Inside Running Podcast is proudly sponsored by ASICS.
At a youthful 30, Dora Atim has become a trailblazer in the ultrarunning realm. She transcends conventional labels, embodying a spirit of transformation and inspiration that sets her apart as a modern-day hero. Her courage in addressing often-ignored issues within sports makes her a powerful advocate for marginalized voices, particularly in the realm of athletics.
Chase Ealey, the current global shot put champion, once again displayed her exceptional talent by winning the prestigious Wanda Diamond League meeting hosted in Brussels on Thursday. It was an enthralling demonstration of shot put skill.
Two thrilling new races in China and Mauritius are being added to the UTMB World Series, which is known for its difficult ultrarunning challenges. The organizers of this international series have hinted that there will be further fascinating advancements that have yet to be revealed. In 2024, there will be a total of 38 events spread across Europe, the Americas, Asia, Oceania, and Africa.
