A three-year journey of heroism and burgeoning might on the road to the Tokyo Olympic Games by the internationally renowned Athlete Refugee Team has been captured in an emotionally-charged full length documentary feature considered to be the first production of its kind. The 90-minute film produced by On, the Swiss sportswear company and Hungry Man Productions, will be released on World Refugee Day to commemorate the more than 70 million forcibly displaced people worldwide.
Australian marathon runner, Lisa Weightman, has smashed both the World Championships and Olympic marathon qualifying standards with a brilliant run of 2:23:15 at the Osaka Marathon yesterday, moving to number three on the Australian all-time list.
Daniel Ebenyo and Sutume Asefa Kebede showcased an unparalleled display of athletic brilliance, rewriting records and etching their names in history at the Tata Steel Kolkata 25K, a distinguished World Athletics Elite Label road race. Their exceptional performances not only secured victories but also set new benchmarks, registering among the fastest 25km runs ever witnessed in the realm of road racing.
It's been an eventful four-year interval since the internationally renowned marathon sensation, Eliud Kipchoge, graced the bustling streets of Shanghai. Hailing from Kenya and a double Olympic gold medalist, Kipchoge is universally acclaimed as the preeminent marathon runner of our era. He continues to display unwavering dedication in his mission to disseminate the ardor for running and engage with local running enthusiasts.
Yared Nuguse marked a stellar year by clinching a spectacular win at the Kalakaua Merrie Mile, his debut in road racing. This event featured a unique mixed-sex pursuit format, with professional women kicking off the race 30 seconds ahead of the men on the Waikiki course, resulting in combined prize money rankings.
In an astounding display of talent and endurance, Sifan Hassan has left her indelible mark on the world of professional distance running by clinching an extraordinary victory at the 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Her finishing time of 2:13:44 is not just a personal achievement but a redefining moment for marathon running itself. What's truly remarkable is that she accomplished this feat a mere 43 days after a phenomenal triple win at the World Championships in Budapest, where she secured a bronze medal in the 1500m and a silver in the 5000m.
Bendigo based marathon runner Andy Buchanan has clocked 2:10.20 at the Hamburg Marathon over the weekend.
Alberto Salazar, the previously Nike backed US based coach who took Mo Farah to four Olympic gold medals and six world titles, has lost his appeal. Salazar was banned for a series of doping violations, read more on the violations HERE.
Valencia, Spain - In a riveting exhibition of skill and determination, Kibiwott Kandie clinched victory in the men's category of the esteemed Valencia Half Marathon Trinidad Alfonso Zurich on a balmy Sunday. With perfect weather gracing the event - a comfortable 15°C at the starting line and nary a breath of wind - Kandie, a former world record-holder, delivered a remarkable performance by crossing the finish line at an astounding 57:40. This secured his third win in Valencia while fending off some tough competition.
This is our second ever review for Under Armour, not a brand that many runners consider in their daily line-up, but they make legit shoes, and seem to busting some big moves. In the USA recently, they have announced the sponsorship of a new distance training squad, the ‘UA Dark Sky Distance Team’. Let’s hope the same programs roll out across Australia as well. Cash UA, our athletes’ need cash.The UA HOVR Phantom 2 is a high mileage everyday training shoe. Think Pegasus, Nimbus, Clifton, Triumph etc. This shoe feels good, looks good, and rivals all of those.We took our pair through 140km of road and trails.
