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As the sun came up over Santa Monica Boulevard on August 12th, not far from the starting point of the race at the Santa Monica College track, volunteers, LAPD (police) and officials began to make preparations for the men's marathon to be held throughout the city later that day. it was the final event on the program and the runners would make their way into the stadium at around 7.10pm- 7.20pm, just prior to the closing ceremony

In this article I attempt to provide information in a simple fashion and minimise overly technical descriptions of physiological processes. To assist those who want a very high level of detail, I point you to the reference/sources listed at the end of the article.

In our RT Snap Q&A series, we’ve had the privilege of interviewing some of the world’s best runners, delving into their extraordinary journeys, celebrating their achievements, and exploring the unwavering dedication that defines their careers. Colin Mickow Born on March...

In our RT Snap Q&A series, we’ve had the privilege of interviewing some of the world’s best runners, delving into their extraordinary journeys, celebrating their achievements, and exploring the unwavering dedication that defines their careers. Tim Vincent Born: September 6,...

Oli Hoare takes out the Emsley Carr Mile in 3:49.03 at the London Diamond League, just holding off Narve Nordas, while Stewy McSweyn came 5th in 3:49.59, Cameron Myers 6th in 3:50.16 and Adam Spencer finished in 3:55.49. Catriona Bisset posted a season best of 1:58.12 as Keely Hodgkinson streaked away to better her own National Record in 1:54.61.

Football and Rugby start with an actual kick-off, but Paris 2024 is kicking off in the figurative sense before a boat has even been launched down the Seine. The very first men’s football match, between world champions Argentina and Doha 2022 semi-finalist Morocco, was ‘highlighted’ by a pitch invasion after the Argentines had seemed to score an equalizing goal.

With the Paris 2024 Olympic Games just around the corner, renowned American rapper Snoop Dogg has been announced as a key torchbearer. Snoop Dogg, born Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., will have the honor of carrying the Olympic flame through Saint-Denis, marking the last leg of its journey before reaching the Eiffel Tower.

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The Men's Olympic Marathon of 1984  was one of the greatest marathons in Olympic history. It was a deep field and a highly competitive race held in tough conditions (25 degrees, 80% humidity) and in a city which experienced high levels of pollution. The conditions were a major concern for many athletes and coaches in the build up before the Games. 

nne Hidalgo, the mayor of Paris, launched herself into the Seine this week. Not in response to a suggestion from an aggrieved citoyen or  citoyenne that she should go and do so, but to celebrate the fulfilment of a pledge that the French capital’s iconic waterway would be ready to play its part in the Paris24 opening ceremony and as the venue for the Olympic triathlon swim legs and the marathon swim.