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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
Madelene Wanvik Holum triumphed with the Norwegian Cross Country title
The Norwegian Cross Country Championships (NM Terrengløp), held on October 10 under crisp autumn skies, delivered an unforgettable showcase of endurance, tactical intelligence, and pure athletic power. Moving away from the traditional track and road circuits, Norway’s premier female distance runners descended upon a demanding, undulating turf course designed to test every facet of a
Ibrahim Buras won the title at the Norwegian Cross Country Championships in Tonsberg
The Norwegian Cross Country Championships (NM Terrengløp), held on October 10 under crisp autumn skies, delivered an unforgettable showcase of endurance, tactical intelligence, and pure athletic power. Moving away from the traditional track and road circuits, Norway’s premier distance runners descended upon a demanding, undulating turf course designed to test every facet of a runner’s
Mohamed Abdillahi targets European and world records with an eye on Beijing 2027
German runner Mohamed Abdillahi has set his sights on improving European and world records after resuming training following a foot injury that ruled him out of the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. The 27-year-old has made a real breakthrough on the international stage, recording victories in the Diamond League and setting German national records
Georgia Hunter Bell: British athletes inspire each other on the way to the top
British 800m and 1500m runner Georgia Hunter Bell has expressed her delight at the exceptional success of the country’s women’s track and field team. Along with Keely Hodgkinson, Amy Hunt and Dina Asher-Smith, Georgia Hunter Bell is part of a strong core of athletes who have won plenty of honours on the track. “We all
Martin Musau triumphed with spectacular victory at the EDP Lisbon Marathon 2026
The EDP Lisbon Marathon, celebrated globally for its stunning course running from the coastal beauty of Cascais alongside the Atlantic Ocean and the Tagus River, delivered an absolute spectacle of elite distance running on October 10. While the race is often lauded for its picturesque views, the men’s elite division showcased raw athletic power, tactical
Meskerem Mamo won the women’s EDP Lisbon Marathon
The EDP Lisbon Marathon, renowned for its breathtaking coastal course stretching from Cascais along the Atlantic Ocean and the Tagus River to the heart of Lisbon, delivered one of its most thrilling editions on October 10. In the women’s elite division, spectators were treated to a masterclass in distance running—a race defined not by a
World Athletics has announced the finalists for the prestigious World Athlete of the Year awards
World Athletics has announced the 10 finalists for the prestigious World Athlete of the Year awards. The winners will be announced at the traditional World Athletics Awards ceremony in Monaco on November 29. The shortlist, selected by an international panel of athletics experts, includes 10 athletes each for the women’s and men’s categories. The nominations
Amanal Petros, Samuel Fitwi Sibhatu and Richard Ringer will compete for the Frankfurt Marathon title
The Frankfurt Marathon returns on October 25, and the German trio of Amanal Petros, Samuel Fitwi Sibhatu and Richard Ringer will try to impress the crowd in the men’s race. In the women’s race, the spotlight will be on Ethiopian star Zeineba Yimer. Amanal Petros starts as the reigning European champion and silver medalist at