Category: Marathon News
Brigid Kosgei vs Sifan Hassan in epic marathon clash in Sydney
Former marathon world record holder Brigid Kosgei will face Olympic champion Sifan Hassan in the Sydney Marathon on August 31. Race organizers had initially billed Sifan Hassan as the frontrunner in the women’s race, but Brigid Kosgei’s inclusion has raised the stakes considerably. Race director Wayne Larden said the calibre of this year’s women’s entry
Mercy Kwambai will be looking to defend her title at the Leva Marathon
Mercy Kwambai will be looking to defend her title in the 25th edition of the Leva Marathon this Saturday. Mercy Kwambai is the favorite to retain her title as the event returns after a one-year hiatus. In 2023, she finished in 2:48:35 hours, ahead of Zeddi Jerop (2:52:54 hours) and former champion Fridah Lodepa (3:04:32
Sabastian Sawe will miss the Tokyo World Championships to compete at Berlin Marathon
Sabastian Sawe surprised fans and the Kenyan Athletics Federation with his decision to skip the World Championships in Tokyo. Instead of competing at the world championship, he intends to compete at Berlin Marathon, which will be held on September 21. Sabastian Sawe made his marathon debut in Valencia in 2024, where he sensationally triumphed in
Sharon Lokedi seeks revenge at the Boston 10K after disappointment in New York
After a disappointing performance at the Mini 10K in New York, Boston Marathon champion Sharon Lokedi will be looking for redemption as she returns to familiar territory for the Boston 10K on Sunday. Sharon Lokedi, who stunned the world with a convincing victory at this year’s Boston Marathon, managed only a fifth-place finish in New
John Korir targets sub-2:01-hour mark after his Boston Marathon win
After his second World Series marathon victory, rising long-distance runner John Korir has set a new goal for himself: to become only the second person in history to run the 42km in under 2:01 hours. Until now, only Kelvin Kiptum has officially broken that barrier, clocking a stunning 2:00:35 hours en route to winning the
Fotyen Tesfay won Berlin Half Marathon with fifth best result in the history of the event
Ethiopian long-distance runner Fotyen Tesfay achieved the fifth best result in the history of the half marathon. She won the race in Berlin in 1:03:35 hours, which is also a new course record. Her compatriot Gemechu Dida won the men’s race in 58:43 min. Fotyen Tesfay is third in the all-time ranking of the discipline
Geoffrey Kamworor chases a record at Rotterdam Marathon
Two-time New York City Marathon champion Geoffrey Kamworor is hoping to set a personal best at the Rotterdam Marathon on April 13. Kenyan long-distance runner’s current best in the classic distance is 2:04:23 hours from the 2023 London Marathon, when he finished second to world record holder Kelvin Kiptum. The 32-year-old Geoffrey Kamworor is hoping
Two-time Frankfurt Marathon champion Brimin Kipkorir suffered a five-year doping ban
Kenyan marathon runner Brimin Kipkorir suffered a five-year doping ban by the Athletics Integrity Unit after admitting two rule violations. The two-time Frankfurt Marathon champion was given a provisional ban in February while the case was investigated. It has now been confirmed that his ban will be for five years, which is likely to mean
Loice Chemnung prepares for a new record at the Malaga Half Marathon
After setting a course record at the Malaga Half Marathon last week, Loice Chemnung is preparing for an even stronger result next year. Loice Chemnung clocked 1:05:46 for her victory on Sunday, bettering her previous course record of 1:05:58 hours from last year’s triumph. “I feel good about the win. I will come back here
Indian long-distance runner Archana Jadhav gets a four-year doping ban
Indian long-distance runner Archana Jadhav has been banned from competing for four years after failing a doping test in January. According to the Athletics Federation of India, oxandrolone was found in her sample from a Pune Half-Marathon in December last year. This synthetic anabolic steroid promotes protein production and muscle building in the body. Archana