Ethiopia’s Tamirat Tola and Netherlands’ Siffan Hassan set new Olympic records to win the men’s and women’s marathon races at the Paris 2024 Olympics. In closely contested races, Tola triumphed in 2:06:26, while Hassan finished in 2:22:55. Lessons from the events emphasized the importance of speed, utilizing strengths, and the unpredictable nature of marathons.
The volunteers in Paris are kind, supportive and amazing I have attended a number of international marathons and international championships in Europe, Canada, the USA and Africa and observed how volunteers are, at times, underrated in how…
Mike Cartwright, now 65 years old, started running marathons when he was about 46. This weekend, on 9th June 2024, he completed his 300th marathon in Thailand at the Laguna Phuket Marathon! “I started it…
Seeing so many great talents competing for just three Olympic spots at the Kenyan trials almost feels sad. The results from the Eugene Diamond League’s Kenyan 10,000 m Olympic trials races today, especially the women’s,…
Radcliffe, in this interesting-to-read press release from organizers of the Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Half Marathon, talks about the shoe technology in road running and the possibility of a world record being set, again, at…
Below is a press release from the Dubai Marathon organizers featuring Dera Dida, who is coming back to defend her title in 2024. Dera Dida returns to Dubai Dubai (UAE): Less than ten months after…
Faith Kipyegon’s performance was one of the highlights of the Diamond League season opener in Doha, where a number of other world leading and meeting records were registered. Either the events at the first Diamond…
Of all the big athletic stars in the world, a good number of them will turn up for the 2023 Doha Diamond League tomorrow in the capital city of Qatar in what promises to be…
Ferdinand Omanyala has, single-handedly, opened up a new opportunity for Kenyan runners. He has shown them that it is possible to excel in the sprints, too, as a Kenyan. The main challenge that the sprinters…
Here is a press release from the Dubai Marathon – Entries Now Open for Three Race Distances on January 7 – Dubai (UAE): Following an agreement with the Dubai Sports Council, the Dubai Marathon will…
Kenya’s Hellen Obiri and Evans Chebet treated marathon fans to a fantastic race on the streets of Boston this Monday, the 17th of April, 2023, despite the gloomy weather. Thanks to the wonderful organization, the…
Will it be Eliud Kipchoge or Evans Chebet taking the victory at the 127th Boston Marathon? Below are some interesting facts to consider as we make our predictions. One of the most anticipated marathon races…