Runner's Tribe

A recent report from the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has cast a shadow over Kenyan athletics as Brenda Chebet, the reigning world under-20 1500m champion, finds herself among a group of athletes sanctioned for breaching anti-doping regulations.

Josh Kerr, the current world champion in the 1500m from Britain, is gearing up for his fifth appearance at the renowned Millrose Games, a highlight in the World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold event, scheduled for February 11.

Luguelín Santos, the Dominican Republic's renowned sprinter, faces consequences for age manipulation during the 2012 World Junior Championships held in Barcelona. Despite his triumphant victory in the 400m with an erroneous passport, Santos has been dethroned from his title, serving a three-year ban from March 2023 to March 2026.

Beer tunnels, a bridge across the track taking spectators to the infield, food trucks, flash tattoos and a DJ – spectators above a certain age had to be advised this was not a reference to a ‘superior’ department store but the job description of the bloke playing the music – meant there was never a dull moment. In deference to the same spectators, the volume was mercifully lowered.

Melbourne, Australia; 2 December 2023 - The Australian Athletics season is officially underway as Lauren Ryan claims her first Chemist Warehouse Australian 10,000m title, while Jack Rayner does the three-peat at On Track Nights Zatopek:10 tonight in Melbourne. To experience,...

This weekend, the world’s best current 10,000 metres runner will be contesting the Valencia marathon. That’s Joshua Cheptegei of Uganda in case you’ve not been paying attention. He has won the 10,000 gold medal at the past three world championships.

Cameron Avery, 3rd place at the Gold Coast Half Marathon earlier this year made his marathon debut in the Shanghai Marathon with a time of 2:12:30 placing 13th. Winner Philimon Kiptoo Kipchumba sets the Chinese all-comers record in 2:05:35.

Anyone of any age who engages in running should be in tune with their body and seek medical advice before embarking on any intensive activity (including changes to said activity) that may unduly extend them. This is critical should the aspiring athlete have underlying medical conditions and/or ongoing health issues requiring medication.

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Armand Duplantis, the holder of the world record in pole vaulting, is gearing up to headline the prestigious Mondo Classic in his hometown of Uppsala. The event, scheduled for February 6th, forms a part of the esteemed World Athletics Indoor Tour Silver series. Duplantis, known for his exceptional skill and previous victory in defending his pole vault title at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, is anticipated to deliver another exhilarating performance.