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 […]
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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 […]
Tunnel vision helps as ultra runners enter dark side
Ultra runners must possess a certain level of tunnel vision, and for those preparing for one of Britain’s most extreme events, “The Tunnel,” it’s a necessity. Approximately 40 fearless athletes will run the length of a one-mile-long former railway tunnel on the edge of Bath 200 times in complete darkness for up to 55 hours. […]
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 […]
Kenyan Woman is the First to Win Olympic Marathon
Olympic athlete Jemima Sumgong has made history for her home nation of Kenya by taking gold in the Women’s Marathon on Sunday, in a time of 2 hours, 24 minutes and 4 seconds. A feat that no Kenyan woman has ever accomplished before. This makes quite the year for Sumgong, as she also won the London […]
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 […]