Ukrainian refugee wins Jerusalem marathon
JERUSALEM : A Ukrainian refugee was the first woman to cross the finish line in Israel's Jerusalem Marathon on Friday, the municipality's spokesperson said.
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Ukraine War Refugee Wins Jerusalem Marathon
Ukrainian athlete Valentyna Veretska, who fled Russia's invasion of her country and took refuge in Israel, on Friday won the Jerusalem marathon, race organisers said. Veretska claimed the women's title with a time of 2hr 45min 54sec, clutching the Ukrainian and Israeli flags as she crossed the finish line. The 31-year-old was one of around 40 Ukrainians who took part in the race in Jerusalem's Old City, braving unseasonably cold and wet weather.
Cape Town Marathon seeks 15 000 finishers to achieve World Major status in October's race
The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is bigger and better this year and with an ease in Covid-19 restrictions, the Mother City will be bustling with activity.
Manchester Marathon 2022: Peter Hook announced as honorary starter
Musician and writer Peter Hook has been named as the official race starter for the Therme Manchester Marathon . On Sunday April 3, thousands of runners from all ages and abilities will be celebrating everything great about the North West in the Manchester Marathon, so it is fitting that music legend, and keen runner, Hooky will get the race started.
Iwobi gives 10-man Everton late 1-0 win over Newcastle
LIVERPOOL, England: Alex Iwobi’s goal in the ninth minute of stoppage time gave 10-man Everton a 1-0 victory over Newcastle on Thursday that ended a four-game losing streak in the Premier League and boosted the club’s hopes of avoiding a relegation scrap. Everton’s recent run of poor form had seen it drop to just above the relegation zone when Brazilian midfielder Allan was sent off in the 83rd minute, it seemed a point was the best Frank Lampard’s team could hope for. But with 14 minutes of added time due to the incursion of a protester who tied himself to a goalpost and the VAR check for Allan’s dismissal, Iwobi finished off a quick attack with one of Everton’s most important goals of the season.
Tri-series just another serving in never-ending feast of international cricket
It is tempting to think that there is more professional international cricket currently being played than at any other time during the history of the game.
Golf Saudi launches first-ever Arabic education and training program
THUWAL: Golf Saudi on Thursday launched the first-ever Arabic golf education and training program.