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Egide Ntakarutimana dominates the 72º Cross Internacional Zornotza with a tactical masterclass
Burundi’s Egide Ntakarutimana delivered a commanding tactical masterpiece at the 72º Cross Internacional Zornotza on October 18, 2026. Taking place on the traditional mud of the Jauregibarria circuit in Amorebieta-Etxano, Spain, the Gold-level meeting of the World Athletics Cross Country Tour saw the Burundian international dictate the pace from start to finish. Running completely unbothered
Likina Amebaw secured a spectacular victory at the 72º Cross Internacional Zornotza
Likina Amebaw secured a spectacular historic victory at the 72º Cross Internacional Zornotza on October 18, 2026, delivering a masterclass in distance running on the famous mud of Amorebieta-Etxano. The Gold-level event, a cornerstone of the prestigious World Athletics Cross Country Tour, gathered a world-class field of long-distance specialists, but none could match the supreme
Buze Diriba set a new course record to win Amsterdam Marathon
Ethiopian runner Buze Diriba set a new course record with an impressive time of 2:16:12, while compatriot Lemi Berhanu Hayle came within three seconds of the men’s best, finishing in 2:03:33 to win the prestigious Amsterdam Marathon, part of the World Athletics Platinum Label circuit. Despite the rainy weather in the Dutch capital, both winners
Jakub Szymanski aims to defend his 60m hurdles European title in Valencia
Reigning European 60m hurdles champion Jakub Szymanski is aiming to defend his title at the 2027 European Athletics Indoor Championships in Valencia, which will be held from March 4 to 7 next year. The Pole, who won the 60m hurdles gold in Apeldoorn in 2025, later triumphed in March with the indoor world title in
Sifan Hassan will miss the New York Marathon
Olympic champion Sifan Hassan will miss the New York Marathon on November 1 due to a delay in training after a long-term absence with an Achilles injury. The 33-year-old Dutch athlete is the 5,000m and 10,000m gold medalist at the 2021 Tokyo Games and the marathon champion at the 2024 Paris Games. However, she has
Gianmarco Tamberi has been voted the number one Athlete in Europe for September
The European high jump champion from Birmingham 2026, Gianmarco Tamberi, has been voted the #1 Athlete in Europe for September by fans. In September, the Italian won the Mediterranean Games and later became champion at the Ultimate World Championships in Budapest. In the Hungarian capital, the eccentric athlete won first place and the trophy for
Sarah Healy splits with her Manchester training group after four years
Irish track and field athlete Sarah Healy has decided to leave her Manchester training base and seek a new direction in her training. The Dubliner is now turning her attention to her next big goals, with defending her European indoor 3000m title in March as her top priority. Sarah Healy moved from her native Ireland
Amos Kipruto and Hawi Feysa triumphed at the Chicago Marathon 2026
Kenyan runner Amos Kipruto won the men’s Chicago Marathon, while Ethiopia’s Hawi Feysa defended her women’s title. Amos Kipruto clocked a personal best of 2:01.09 hours over the 42.195km course, moving her into fifth place on the all-time list. The 2022 London winner made a strong charge around the 35km mark to triumph in Chicago
Eliud Kipchoge triumphs with a course record at the Melbourne Marathon
Two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge proved that age is just a number after winning the Melbourne Marathon in a new course record, clocking 2:09:10. It was the 41-year-old Kenyan’s 17th career classic and his first since winning the Berlin Marathon in 2023. “I believe my body is still in top shape and I can compete
Rhasidat Adeleke and Kate O’Connor eye on Los Angeles 2028 after lessons learned in Paris
Irish track and field athletes Rhasidat Adeleke and Kate O’Connor visited the legendary Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, a venue deeply connected to their country’s glorious sporting history. The pair hope to add to the list of achievements when they return to the arena in less than two years for the 2028 Olympics. Their visit