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Carlos Del Pino is a seasoned marathoner who has made a name for himself in the running community through his consistent performances and his role as an ambassador for the Irving Marathon.

Malindi Elmore, a former 1500m Olympian, transitioned to marathon running and became one of Canada’s top marathoners. After a successful debut in 2019 with a 2:32:15 finish, she shattered the Canadian women’s marathon record in 2020 with a 2:24:50 time at the Valencia Marathon. Elmore's journey includes balancing training with motherhood, emphasizing process over outcomes in both her athletic and coaching philosophies. Now focused on the Paris 2024 Olympics, where she has already qualified with a time of 2:23:30, Elmore’s story inspires athletes to pursue their goals while maintaining balance and perspective in life.

Andy Buchanan set a new National Record, running 2:06:22 at the Valencia Marathon, placing 16th overall. Izzi Batt-Doyle ran 2:22:59 for third all time, 8th in the race. Both qualify for next year’s Athletics World Championship in Tokyo. Izzi joins in early to chat about going for the Australian record and recaps her race, the pace planning involved and giving the race as an emotional tribute to her friend Bailey.

Another eye-popping day in Valencia on Sunday, 1 December 2024, produced an Australian record when Andrew Buchanan crossed the line in 2:06:22. It was the first time an Australian had broken 2:07. An Australian male, we should say, now that Ruth Chepngetich with her 2:09:56 has brought such a time into the realm of the possible for women as well.

Jake Liam Smith’s running career is defined by bold performances, resilience, and steady progression. After relocating to England during his teens, Jake turned his attention to distance running, quickly making his mark in events like the 10 km and half marathon.

Brisbane, Australia; December 4, 2024 -   The next generation of Australian athletics talent led by World Under 20 Championships medallists Gout Gout, Izobelle Louison-Roe, Mason McGroder and Paralympic sensation Telaya Blacksmith will light up Brisbane this weekend for the 2024 Chemist Warehouse Australian All Schools Athletics Championships – on a path to return to the Olympic and Paralympic city of 2032.

Tove Alexandersson is a legendary figure in the world of endurance sports, with a career that spans orienteering, ski-orienteering, skyrunning, and skimo. She has been crowned World Champion in multiple disciplines, a testament to her extraordinary versatility and dominance in endurance events. Tove's journey began at a young age with orienteering, where she competed in her first race when she was just 1 year old. This early exposure to varied terrains laid the foundation for her ability to excel in a wide range of challenging environments, from dense forests to rugged mountain trails​.

Francesca Canepa's journey into ultrarunning is nothing short of extraordinary. Once a professional snowboarder and later a psychologist, she entered the sport at an age when most elite athletes began to slow down. Despite her late start, Canepa quickly cemented her place among the world's best ultrarunners. Her first breakthrough came in 2012 when she claimed victory at the Tor des Géants, a 330-kilometer race in the Italian Alps. This grueling event would become a hallmark of her career, as she returned to win it again in 2018, showcasing her unmatched endurance and determination​

Valencia, Spain; December 1, 2024 -   The Australian men’s marathon record has fallen in spectacular fashion in Spain, with Olympian Andy Buchanan delivering a career-defining performance, while Isobel Batt-Doyle soared to third on the Australian all-time list at the Valencia Marathon tonight.