Tola, Obiri win NYC Marathon
NEW YORK :Ethiopian Tamirat Tola crushed the competition to win the New York City Marathon in a course record two hours, four minutes and 58 seconds on Sunday, while Kenyan Hellen Obiri won the women's race in 2:27:23.
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Underdog curling nations take unlikely paths to championships
The Pan Continental Curling Championships, which conclude Saturday in Kelowna, B.C., are hosting some of the top curlers in the world, including Canada's own Brad Gushue and Kerri Einarson.
Former Kent all-rounder Darren Stevens heads to Kenya to skipper MCC side which also includes Kent batsman Marcus O’Riordan and ex-Kent bowler Adam Ball
Legendary former Kent all-rounder Darren Stevens is set to skipper a 13-strong squad heading to Kenya for a two-week tour.
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.
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.