Prepare to be captivated as Paris gears up for the exhilarating 47th Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris this Sunday, April 7th. Over 54,000 resilient runners are poised at the starting line, ready to embark on an unforgettable journey through the city's iconic streets.
Famous Kenyan cross-country athlete Lucy Mawia Muli is going through a difficult time in her career after receiving a provisional suspension from the Italian Federation due to a positive doping test. Mawia was subject to severe punishment by the Italian Anti-doping Tribunal for alleged violations of anti-doping rules.
In a recent study published in Sports Medicine – Open, researchers have unearthed a notable gender gap in the advantages conferred by "super shoes" in the domain of running performance.
Beatrice Chebet of Kenya won the senior women's title at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Belgrade, 2024, in an incredible demonstration of her physical prowess and unwavering determination. She is the first senior female athlete to accomplish this feat back-to-back since Tirunesh Dibaba in 2006.
Belgrade, Serbia; 30 March 2024 - Australia has continued its rich tradition in distance running at the 2024 World Athletics Cross Country Championships, with strong team performances across the board led by the nation’s senior men as debutants Haftu Strintzos and Edwards Marks steered Australia to fifth position in Belgrade, Serbia.
The stage is set for an exhilarating spectacle as athletes gear up for the highly anticipated World Athletics Cross Country Championships Belgrade 24, slated for this Saturday (30). Amidst the buzz of anticipation, all eyes are on the senior men's race, where last year's top contenders brace themselves for a gripping showdown.
Save the date: May 6th marks a significant event in Oxford as the Bannister Miles celebration takes center stage, commemorating Roger Bannister's historic sub-four-minute mile 70 years ago. However, this year's festivities promise more than just nostalgic reflections; organizers are considering an avant-garde addition to the program: the "steeplechase mile."
Amidst the spotlight on the remarkable achievements of the five runners who conquered this year's Barkley Marathons, the impressive display of resilience by Damian Hall at Frozen Head State Park in Tennessee deserves equal recognition.
The announcement of Nassau County's policy prohibiting transgender athletes from competing in women's sports at county-owned facilities has recently generated a lot of controversy and differing views from a range of sources, including Olympic champion Caitlyn Jenner.
As Paris braces for the inevitable summer heat, especially notorious for its sparse air conditioning, preparations are in full swing to ensure the comfort of the thousands of athletes expected to descend upon the city for the Olympics in late July and August. Among the city's innovative measures is the introduction of an underground cooling system, aiming to keep athletes cool while minimizing environmental impact.
