New York City Marathon: Peres Jepchirchir out, Keira D’Amato in
Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir withdrew from defending her New York City Marathon title on Nov. 6, citing an unspecified injury.
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Haile Gebrselassie: It's not about winning anymore now. There are no winners
Haile Gebrselassie tells it like it is. The ambassador from Africa was telling the world that if peace has to have a chance, if the planet has to survive, the West must give up its idea of winning always. As TOI Guest Sports Editor, the Ethiopian legend, also International Event Ambassador of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, held us in thrall with his thoughts, memories and much more.
13 000 vie for Cape Town Marathon glory | Who to watch out for
This year's iconic Cape Town Marathon is expected to see 13 000 runners from across the country and the world participate in the 42.2km race set for Sunday.
Ruth Chepngetich approaches marathon record; Emily Sisson sets U.S. mark
Kenyan Ruth Chepngetich defended her Chicago Marathon title in a dominant display Sunday, breaking the tape in 2 hours, 14 minutes, 18 seconds, as her compatriot Benson Kipruto cruised to victory in the men's race in 2:04:24.
Kenya's Chepngetich, Kipruto cruise to victory in Chicago Marathon
kKenyan Ruth Chepngetich defended her Chicago Marathon title in a dominant display on Sunday, breaking the tape in two hours 14 minutes and 18 seconds, as her compatriot Benson Kipruto cruised to victory in the men's race in 2:04:24.
Olympic champion Mo Farah targets April return
The 39-year-old four-time Olympic gold medallist withdrew from Sunday's London marathon because of injury and said there would be no "rash decisions" about racing again. "I hope to participate again in the future. Honestly, training was going well," Farah told reporters at the World Innovation Summit for Health in Doha, where he spoke about the need to boost mental health help for athletes.
London Marathon runner dies after collapsing during race
A 36-year-old runner who took part in the London Marathon on Sunday has died after he collapsed during the race, organisers said on Monday.
Kenenisa Bekele still eyes Eliud Kipchoge’s marathon world record, but a duel must wait
LONDON — Kenenisa Bekele made headlines last week by declaring “of course I am the best” long distance runner ever. But the Ethiopian was fifth-best at Sunday’s London Marathon, finishing 74 seconds behind Kenya’s Amos Kipruto.