Richmond, UK - The organizers of Richmond Runfest have issued a formal apology following their unexpected decision to cancel the marathon segment of the event, leaving over 1,000 dedicated runners to navigate grueling 30-degree Celsius heat on the course.
In a gripping contest at the ASICS-sponsored Sydney Marathon, Betsy Saina of the United States displayed unwavering resolve to clinch the women's title, while Morocco's Othmane El Goumri emerged victorious in the men's category. This prestigious World Athletics Platinum Label road race unfolded under the scorching sun on a Sunday morning and witnessed remarkable performances by Saina and El Goumri.
Eliud Kipchoge will return to one of his favourite hunting grounds when he lines up once again at the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON next Sunday, September 24. Kenya’s double Olympic champion has twice broken the world record there, bringing his own mark down to 2:01:09 last year. From his comments in the build-up to the race, Kipchoge is once more intending to run fast.
Athing Mu's triumphant resurgence at the 2023 Diamond League Final in Eugene on September 17th was nothing short of spectacular. Following her bronze medal win at last month's World Championships in Budapest, the 21-year-old American track sensation ignited the stadium with a scorching performance, clocking in at a new American record of 1:54.97 in the women's 800m event. Her electrifying victory over Keely Hodgkinson added another thrilling chapter to their burgeoning rivalry.
In a thrilling display of athleticism at the Diamond League Final in Eugene, Oregon, Shericka Jackson and Christian Coleman emerged as the victors in the 100-meter events for women and men, respectively.
In an electrifying showdown on his home turf in Eugene, Oregon, former world champion Christian Coleman delivered a breathtaking performance to secure his first Diamond League Trophy in five years. In a display of unbridled passion, Coleman celebrated his victory by flexing his muscles and letting out triumphant cheers after defeating the reigning global champion, Noah Lyles, in a world-leading time of 9.83 seconds, a distinction he now shares with both Lyles and Great Britain's Zharnel Hughes.
On a balmy late-summer afternoon in the Pacific Northwest, the 2023 Prefontaine Classic's Bowerman Mile, held in Eugene, Oregon, unfolded as a captivating chapter echoing a legendary race from 24 years ago in Rome. In 1999, Moroccan Hicham El Guerrouj had chased the ghosts of history, while Kenyan Noah...
Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Yared Nuguse delivered an electrifying performance in the Bowerman Mile during a sun-drenched opening day of the Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field in Eugene. Ingebrigtsen, the reigning Olympic gold medalist, set his sights on Hicham El Guerrouj's 24-year-old world record, captivating the attention of 12,364 spectators.
Rémi Bonnet, a 28-year-old Swiss trail runner and ski-mo racer, embodies the spirit of optimism and possibility. From his teenage years, Bonnet has fearlessly conquered challenging mountain ascents worldwide, showcasing his exceptional abilities. However, one formidable challenge has eluded him—the Pikes Peak Ascent in Manitou Springs, Colorado.
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.
