Eugene, Oregon, is poised to reclaim its role as the epicenter of American track and field, as the United States Track and Field (USATF) has recently announced that the 2024 US Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field will return to this illustrious city. This marks the fifth consecutive time Eugene has been granted the honor to host this prestigious event. The dates to mark on your calendar are June 21 to June 30, 2024, while the Olympic track and field competitions will unfold on August 1 in Paris.
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.
Ben Blankenship, a familiar name in the world of athletics, renowned for his stellar performance in the 2016 Olympics where he clinched eighth place in the 1500 meters, is embarking on an exciting new phase of his career. In the upcoming month, Blankenship is set to make his debut in the world of marathons, a challenging and exhilarating endeavor that promises to be a test of his endurance and determination.
Marco Arop, the reigning world champion in the 800 meters, continues to display unwavering humility despite a triumphant 2023 season. As he readies himself for the Paris Olympics next summer, Arop's steadfast dedication to his craft, his unassuming demeanor, and his consistent training regimen are emblematic of his relentless pursuit of greatness.
Once again the best marathon runner of all time will be on the start line of the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON. The double Olympic champion from Kenya, who brought his own world record down to 2:01:09 a year ago in Berlin, will be almost compelled to go all out for a fast time on Sunday, such is the enormously competitive running scene among his compatriots where only an extremely fast time within the Olympic qualifying mark will secure one of the three places for the Kenyan men’s team in the Olympic Marathon in Paris next year.
In the world of track and field, two of Kenya's most celebrated running sensations have recently stirred up excitement with their playful exchange regarding a potential 400-meter race. Faith Kipyegon, widely recognized as one of the all-time greats in the 1500m category, boasting an impressive collection of two Olympic medals and four world championships, found herself engaging in a friendly conversation with Africa's fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala. This intriguing dialogue unfolded following their respective appearances at the Diamond League Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon.
Thursday September 21st , a unique piece of street art has been unveiled at the clubhouse of Berlin-based running club Berlin Braves, located at Wassertorstrasse 11 in the German capital.
In a surprising turn of events, Scott Fauble, a prominent American marathon runner, has chosen to participate in the 2023 Berlin Marathon, despite initially not planning a fall marathon this year. His decision is a response to the intricate and somewhat perplexing qualification process for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, which has left many athletes, including Fauble, grappling with uncertainty
In a shocking turn of events, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) handed down a five-year ban to the celebrated Kenyan distance runner Agnes Jeruto Barsosio, who claimed victory at the 2022 Nairobi City Marathon. The punitive action stems from discrepancies detected in her Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) during an extensive nine-year period of blood tests.
