Runner's Tribe

Laura Muir, the esteemed Scottish athlete, has recently been granted a European Indoor bronze medal following the disqualification of Russian runner Yelena Korobkina due to doping violations. Korobkina's ban, spanning four years from September 2023, prompted this change in the event standings.

In the pursuit of Olympic glory, Dan O’Brien and Donavan Brazier share a remarkable bond, united by their trials and tribulations. Both have weathered the disappointment of being labeled favorites for Olympic gold, only to stumble before the Games. Think back to 1992, when O’Brien was expected to dominate the Barcelona Olympics in the decathlon. However, a heartbreaking misstep during the trials, failing in the pole vault, shattered his Olympic dreams and denied him a spot on the team.

Authorities have made significant progress in the investigation surrounding the tragic death of Ugandan steeplechaser, Benjamin Kiplagat, as two suspects have been detained to the case. Kiplagat's body was discovered inside a vehicle in the town, prompting swift action from law enforcement in the Moiben sub-county.

Injuries are an inescapable reality in the world of trail running, even for those who diligently prioritize injury-prevention exercises. Let's face it - most of us would rather add an extra mile to our run than allocate time to exercises like deadlifts and crabwalks. Studies show that around half of all runners experience injuries within a single calendar year, making it more a matter of when, rather than if, one becomes part of this statistic.

Usain Bolt, the legendary Jamaican sprinter renowned for his speed and agility on the track, is contemplating a significant shift in his career trajectory. After exploring professional football and making strides in the world of Dancehall music production, Bolt is now contemplating a potential venture into coaching within the athletics realm.

The athletics community laments the passing of Carmen Valero, a 68-year-old legend in Spanish athletics, who passed away in Sabadell on Tuesday (2). Valero, who won the world cross country championship twice in 1976 and 1977, is well-known for her extraordinary accomplishments. Her legacy has had a significant influence on women's athletics in Spain.

As the Paris 2024 Olympic Games draw near, transgender athletes are encountering heightened barriers to participation due to revised regulations. A recent decision stipulates that individuals must complete their gender transition before the age of 12 to ensure fair competition.

Kelvin Kiptum’s journey in the marathon world throughout 2023 has been nothing short of extraordinary. Hailing from Kenya, Kiptum not only shattered the men’s marathon world record but now aims to achieve an unprecedented milestone: running the first sub-two-hour marathon in Rotterdam in April.

Celebrations erupted in Bolzano as Nadia Battocletti capped off her outstanding 2023 season with a remarkable victory at the BOClassic. The New Year’s Eve race, traversing Bolzano's iconic cobbled streets, witnessed Battocletti's triumphant run, clocking an impressive 15:30. Her win not only marked a personal triumph but also etched her name in history as the first Italian champion of this race since 1988.

Ethiopia's Berihu Aregawi and Ababel Yeshaneh emerged as triumphant figures at the renowned San Silvestre Vallecana road race, an esteemed World Athletics Elite Label event held this past Sunday.