New York City sets world record for largest marathon, organisers say
NEW YORK : The New York City Marathon on Sunday broke the record for the world's largest marathon, with 55,646 runners crossing the finish line in Central Park, organisers said.
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Nageeye outruns Chebet, Kenyans sweep women's podium at New York City Marathon
NEW YORK :Dutchman Abdi Nageeye survived a tense battle through the final mile to win the New York City Marathon in two hours seven minutes and 39 seconds on Sunday, while Sheila Chepkirui led a Kenyan sweep of the women's podium in 2:24:35.
Abdi Nageeye, Sheila Chepkirui earn first NYC Marathon wins - ESPN
NEW YORK — Abdi Nageeye and Sheila Chepkirui used strong kicks in the final mile to pull away from their nearest competitors and both win the New York City Marathon for the first time Sunday.
Kenya court finds two guilty of Olympian's murder
Two Kenyan men have been found guilty of murdering Ugandan Olympic distance runner Benjamin Kiplagat, found stabbed to death in the east African country's north-west on New Year's Eve.
CAF awards botched Libya versus Nigeria AFCON qualifier to Eagles, fines Libya $50,000
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded the botched Libya versus Nigeria Africa Cup of Nations qualification match to the Super Eagles.
Ethiopian runner Yomif Kejelcha breaks the men's half-marathon world record
Ethiopian runner Yomif Kejelcha made every second count as he broke the men's half-marathon record by just one second Sunday.
Kenya's Moses Kemei wins Dublin Marathon as Hiko Tonosa breaks Irish record
Kenya's Moses Kemei has won Irish Life Dublin Marathon this morning in a personal best time of 2:08.47.
Ethiopia's Kejelcha breaks half marathon world record
Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha broke the men's half marathon world record on Sunday, finishing in 57 minutes and 30 seconds at the Medio Maraton de Valencia in Spain to shave one second off the previous mark.