What to watch this weekend in sports
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Rallying-WRC drivers reach agreement with FIA on swearing
World championship rally drivers have resolved a dispute with the sport's governing body over when they can swear during a competition.
Hassan laughs off suggestion Sunday’s London marathon could be better than her debut
“I don’t know why I get nervous and scared about the marathon but you have to go for over two hours,” Hassan saidHassan went on to win Olympic marathon gold last year in ParisLONDON: Sifan Hassan concedes she remembers little about her remarkable marathon debut two years ago in London when she stopped twice to stretch her hip before her stunning kick down the home stretch to victory, but she is hoping for less drama in Sunday’s race.The 32-year-old Dutchwoman, who headlines the women’s field for the 45th edition of the London Marathon, laughed when asked on Friday if she is poised for an even better performance on her return to England’s capital.“Better than two years ago? I’m never going to be better than two years ago,” Hassan told reporters.“I don’t know why I get nervous and scared about the marathon but you have to go for over two hours,” she added. “I had a lot of drama in my win two years ago.”The Olympic champion over 5,000 and 10,000 meters dropped back from the field in the 2023 London race due to cramping before drawing on her track experience to out-sprint Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir and Alemu Megertu of Ethiopia.“Everybody is asking me ‘Do you remember what happened in London in 2023?’ I don’t remember a lot of it all honesty.
Hassan laughs off suggestion Sunday's London marathon could be better than her debut
LONDON :Sifan Hassan concedes she remembers little about her remarkable marathon debut two years ago in London when she stopped twice to stretch her hip before her stunning kick down the home stretch to victory, but she is hoping for less drama in Sunday's race.
American Muhammad in awe of Kipyegon's attempt at sub-four minute mile
BENGALURU :Kenyan Faith Kipyegon's bid to run a sub-four minute mile has stunned 2016 400m hurdles Olympic champion Dalilah Muhammad, who believes this endeavour could redefine the parameters for women in sports.
Kiplimo ready for full marathon debut in London
LONDON :Uganda's half-marathon world record holder Jacob Kiplimo said he was well-prepared and ready to do his best when he makes his full marathon debut in London on Sunday.
Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem Declines Neeraj Chopra Invitation For Classic Javelin Event In India. Reason Is...
Pakistan's Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem on Wednesday said he has declined Neeraj Chopra's invitation to compete in the NC Classic javelin event in Bengaluru on May 24 as that will clash with his training schedule for the upcoming Asian Athletics Championships. Nadeem, however, said he was grateful to Chopra for inviting him for the event. "The (NC) Classic event is from 20th May (May 24) whereas I am scheduled to leave for Korea on 22nd May for the Asian Athletics Championship," Nadeem said. He said he had been training hard for the Asian Championship which will be held in Gumi, Korea from May 27 to 31.
Kipyegon targets four-minute mile in Nike "Breaking 4" project
LONDON :Kenya's triple Olympic and world 1,500 metres champion Faith Kipyegon is to attempt the first women's, unofficial sub-four minute mile in a Nike "Breaking 4" project following the success of Eliud Kipchoge's sub-two hour marathon.