Mark your calendars for the exhilarating 2024 Boston Marathon, slated to unfold on Patriots’ Day, Monday, April 15. Athletes will charge from the starting line starting at 9:02 a.m., with the men's wheelchair division igniting the action, followed by waves of participants until 11:15 a.m. The frontrunners from the professional men's and women's divisions are anticipated to triumphantly cross the finish line around 11:45 a.m. and 12 p.m. respectively.
Adelaide, Australia; 9 April 2024 - As the road to the Paris 2024 Games intensifies, the 2024 Chemist Warehouse Australian Athletics Championships in Adelaide this week emerge as a pivotal arena for the nation’s Olympic and Paralympic aspirants.
American sprinter Kenny Bednarek kicked off his season in style, securing a notable victory in the 200-meter event at the prestigious Miramar Invitational on Saturday, April 6th. Despite having focused on the 400 meters in recent Florida competitions, Bednarek demonstrated his versatility by excelling in the 200 meters, facing a stiff 2.8m/s headwind. The 25-year-old sprinter crossed the finish line in 20.35 seconds, outpacing world indoor 60-meter champion Christian Coleman, who finished in 20.43 seconds.
As the ASICS Festival of Running swept through Paris, the city was treated to an incredible exhibition of agility as the streets were lit up with unprecedented speed and endurance. This inaugural event, which drew over a hundred athletes from around the world, was historic for the competitive running community.
Mestawut Fikir and Mulugeta Uma showcased Ethiopian excellence on the global stage as they clinched victory at the prestigious Schneider Electric Paris Marathon on Sunday (7).
On April 6, Sabastian Sawe of Kenya dazzled the crowd with an unmatched feat of athleticism as he raced through the streets of Prague for the Half Marathon. Sawe's outstanding performance not only earned him a decisive victory but also cemented his record-breaking time of 58 minutes and 24 seconds into the event's books of history.
Russ Cook, popularly known as the Hardest Geezer, has achieved an extraordinary milestone: completing a grueling journey spanning the entire length of Africa. After almost a year of traversing deserts, mountains, and forests across 16 countries, Cook, a 27-year-old adventurer from Worthing, has conquered a remarkable 16,300-kilometer trek, exceeding 385 marathons.
In the aftermath of his groundbreaking victory at the Tokyo Olympics, Marcell Jacobs has been on a rollercoaster ride of challenges and triumphs. Recently, a member of his team reached out to discuss logistics for potential photo opportunities and conveyed Jacobs's appreciation for those who have posed probing questions.
Prepare to be captivated as Paris gears up for the exhilarating 47th Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris this Sunday, April 7th. Over 54,000 resilient runners are poised at the starting line, ready to embark on an unforgettable journey through the city's iconic streets.
Famous Kenyan cross-country athlete Lucy Mawia Muli is going through a difficult time in her career after receiving a provisional suspension from the Italian Federation due to a positive doping test. Mawia was subject to severe punishment by the Italian Anti-doping Tribunal for alleged violations of anti-doping rules.
