Stellar women’s field takes aim at New York City Marathon record on Sunday
NEW YORK: The New York City Marathon women’s record, which has stood for 20 years, could go down Sunday with one of the strongest fields assembled in the history of the race.
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World champion steeplechaser cleared of doping over claims of ulcers, COVID-19
World champion steeplechase runner Norah Jeruto of Kazakhstan has been cleared of doping after arguing that ulcers and a bout of COVID-19 could explain unusual blood test results.
Doping-Former steeplechase world champion Jeruto has provisional suspension lifted
Former steeplechase world champion Norah Jeruto has had her provisional suspension for an anti-doping rule violation (ADRV) lifted with immediate effect after the charge was not proven, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said on Friday.
Athletes-Women's marathon record will belong to Kenya again, says Kosgei
NEW YORK : Kenya will recapture the women's marathon world record, former holder Brigid Kosgei said on Thursday, as she prepares to make her New York City Marathon debut.
Smashed records bring new focus to marathon ahead of New York
NEW YORK : As athletes gear up for Sunday's New York City Marathon, falling world records have brought new attention to the distance event after a blockbuster year.
Kemal Husen and Sorome Negash ensure Ethiopian double in Dublin Marathon
Kemal Husen of Ethiopia stormed to victory in the Irish Life Dublin Marathon in a new course record, while compatriot Sorome Negash landed the women's event.
Indigenous people and climate change: With the Inuit when the ice melts (2/4)
It's May 2023 and the remote village of Ittoqqortoormiit, on the east coast of Greenland, is 25 kilometres short of sea ice. Indigenous people who hunt seals and polar bears have abandoned their traditional sled dogs for motorboats.
Bemand relishing step up in class for Ireland against Spain
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand has welcomed the step up in class his side will face against Spain in the "final" of the WXV3.