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.
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 astounding twist of events, the 2024 Boston Marathon is witnessing an exceptional surge in interest, smashing previous records for participant applications. Recently, the Boston Marathon Association (B.A.A) disclosed that out of a staggering 33,058 entries received, an impressive 22,019 determined athletes have successfully secured their positions in the highly anticipated race.
In a highly anticipated event scheduled for the 23rd in Riga, the World Athletics Road Running Championships will witness a captivating clash of titans in the men's 5km race. Three of the most celebrated male long-distance runners are gearing up for a thrilling showdown.
In an extraordinary voyage from track to road, Faith Kipyegon, the Kenyan 5000m world record holder, embarks on uncharted territory at the World Athletics Road Running Championships in Riga, 23.
Australia’s top distance athletes continue their hunt for global medals at their third major championships of 2023, as they take on the inaugural World Athletics Road Running Championships this Sunday.
Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet County — A well-known New Zealand athlete, Zane Robertson, aged 33, renowned for his prowess in middle and long-distance running, has landed in legal trouble as local authorities uncovered an unlicensed AK-47 rifle and 23 rounds of ammunition at his residence on the outskirts of Iten, a town celebrated for nurturing world-class athletes.
Berlin, September 24, 2023 - September 24, 2023, will forever be etched in the annals of women's marathon history as the day Tigst Assefa, hailing from Ethiopia, not only won the 2023 BMW Berlin Marathon but also obliterated the existing world record. Running under ideal conditions in Berlin, Assefa crossed the finish line in an astonishing 2 hours, 11 minutes, and 53 seconds, a staggering two minutes and eleven seconds faster than Brigid Kosgei's previous world record of 2 hours, 14 minutes, and 4 seconds. In a groundbreaking achievement, Assefa became the first woman in history to complete a marathon in under 2 hours and 12 minutes, setting a new standard in the sport.
Berlin, Germany - Eliud Kipchoge, the celebrated Kenyan marathoner, once again asserted his dominance in the Berlin Marathon on a magnificent Sunday morning. In a remarkable display of athleticism, Kipchoge secured his fifth Berlin Marathon title, breaking the tie with the legendary Haile Gebrselassie. Crossing the finish line in a breathtaking time of 2 hours, 2 minutes, and 42 seconds, Kipchoge left his competitors stunned. This victory was a triumphant comeback for Kipchoge, who faced disappointment with a 6th-place finish at the Boston Marathon earlier in April, just ahead of his 39th birthday in November.
