Runner's Tribe

Eliud Kipchoge clinched his fifth victory at the Berlin Marathon on September 24th, with Tigist Assefa making history by breaking the women's world record by over two minutes.

Ben Blankenship, a familiar name in the world of athletics, renowned for his stellar performance in the 2016 Olympics where he clinched eighth place in the 1500 meters, is embarking on an exciting new phase of his career. In the upcoming month, Blankenship is set to make his debut in the world of marathons, a challenging and exhilarating endeavor that promises to be a test of his endurance and determination.

Marco Arop, the reigning world champion in the 800 meters, continues to display unwavering humility despite a triumphant 2023 season. As he readies himself for the Paris Olympics next summer, Arop's steadfast dedication to his craft, his unassuming demeanor, and his consistent training regimen are emblematic of his relentless pursuit of greatness.

Once again the best marathon runner of all time will be on the start line of the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON. The double Olympic champion from Kenya, who brought his own world record down to 2:01:09 a year ago in Berlin, will be almost compelled to go all out for a fast time on Sunday, such is the enormously competitive running scene among his compatriots where only an extremely fast time within the Olympic qualifying mark will secure one of the three places for the Kenyan men’s team in the Olympic Marathon in Paris next year.

Is Matthew Denny now Australia’s best male athlete? Undeniably so, I’d say, a judgement that was true even before he burnished already considerable laurels by winning the discus at last weekend’s (16-17 September) Diamond League final. Victory merely confirmed his status.

In the world of track and field, two of Kenya's most celebrated running sensations have recently stirred up excitement with their playful exchange regarding a potential 400-meter race. Faith Kipyegon, widely recognized as one of the all-time greats in the 1500m category, boasting an impressive collection of two Olympic medals and four world championships, found herself engaging in a friendly conversation with Africa's fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala. This intriguing dialogue unfolded following their respective appearances at the Diamond League Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon.

Thursday September 21st , a unique piece of street art has been unveiled at the clubhouse of Berlin-based running club Berlin Braves, located at Wassertorstrasse 11 in the German capital.

The best elite women’s field in its history will line up for the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON on Sunday. An unprecedented total of seven runners with personal bests under 2:20 will be competing, among them the defending champion and course record holder Tigst Assefa. Last year the Ethiopian carved her express way through the Brandenburg Gate to achieve the sensational performance with 2:15:37.

Witnessing Jakob Ingebrigtsen's remarkable 2023 season was akin to experiencing an athletic revolution. In Eugene, he capped off his year with back-to-back victories at the Prefontaine Classic, etching his name in the annals of distance running history. In a dramatic mile race, he crossed the line in 3:43.73, narrowly outpacing Yared Nuguse in a classic showdown. Less than 24 hours later, he engaged in a nail-biting contest with Yomif Kejelcha, securing his second Diamond League title with a mere 0.01-second victory.

In a surprising turn of events, Scott Fauble, a prominent American marathon runner, has chosen to participate in the 2023 Berlin Marathon, despite initially not planning a fall marathon this year. His decision is a response to the intricate and somewhat perplexing qualification process for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, which has left many athletes, including Fauble, grappling with uncertainty