Oct 8, 2023; Chicago, IL, USA; Kelvin Kiptum (KEN) celebrates after finishing in a world record time of 2:00:35 to win the Chicago Marathon at Grant Park. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

Smashed records bring new focus to marathon ahead of New York

After a hugely successful year, the distance race is receiving more attention as competitors prepare for Sunday’s New York City Marathon, thanks to a decline in world records. Tigst Assefa, an Ethiopian, broke the women’s marathon record in Berlin in September, clocking in at two hours, eleven minutes, and fifty-three seconds—more than two minutes faster […]

Man dies after competing in London Marathon

Man dies after competing in London Marathon

Race organizers reported that a 45-year-old man died while returning from Sunday’s London Marathon. On Wednesday, organisers said seasoned runner Steve Shanks, from Nottingham, finished the race in two hours, 53 minutes, 26 seconds. Medical examination will determine his cause of death. “Everyone at London Marathon Events was deeply saddened to hear about the sudden […]

Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge Tops World Record Time at Berlin Marathon

Kenya runners dominated the Berlin Marathon in stunning victories on Sunday. Eliud Kipchoge was the newest person to break the world record marathon time. He broke the record by 78 seconds and ran at an average 13 mph to run an amazing 02:01:39 time. An AMAZING Race and a DOUBLE KENYAN vIctory as @EliudKipchoge broke the […]

Rita Jeptoo Suspended for 2 Years

Rita Jeptoo is most known for her beyond impressive track records and abilities to win marathons. She was an inspiration to many, but it turns out this athlete may have caved in, like many other athletes, when trying to perform to her best abilities. The Kenyan marathon champion has been suspended from running for two years because […]