London Marathon to feature four of five fastest men in history
LONDON : Ethiopian Kenenisa Bekele will headline the men's elite race at the London Marathon as four of the five fastest men in history are set to compete this year.
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Russian Olympic chief says athletes must compete without restrictions
MOSCOW: The head of Russia's Olympic Committee said Tuesday that athletes representing Russia must not be subjected to different conditions from those of other countries, amid a growing row over their participation in the 2024 Paris Games. "Russians must participate exactly on the same conditions as all other athletes. Any additional conditions or criteria are unwelcome, especially any that have political overtones, which are completely unacceptable for the Olympic movement," Stanislav Pozdnyakov said, according to Russian news agencies.
Faisal Salhab, Saud Al-Sharif make history as second and third Saudi golfers to turn professional
JEDDAH: The PIF Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers will provide the stage for the first steps into the professional game for Saudi golfers Faisal Salhab, 26, and Saud Al-Sharif, 23, after the pair announced their decision to turn professional ahead of the Asian Tour’s flagship event.
Mekkonen returns to Dubai Marathon’s ‘life-changing’ streets
DUBAI: Former winner and unofficial junior world record holder Tsegaye Mekonnen will return to the scene of his greatest triumph when he lines up at the start of the 2023 Dubai Marathon on Feb. 12.
Farah says 2023 London Marathon will be his last
British athletics great Mo Farah has said this year's London Marathon will likely be his last as he contemplates the end of a brilliant career. The 40-year-old is best known for his success on the track winning gold in the 5,000 and 10,000 metres at both the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympic Games, as well as several world titles across both distances. And while his marathon career has reached nothing like the same heights, Farah is keen to run in London again after missing last year's edition even though he will be 40 by the time of the April 23 race "It's been an amazing career and taking part in the London Marathon is a very big deal," he said in a statement issued by event organisers.
Mo Farah set for last hurrah in 2023
Mo Farah admits this year's London Marathon is likely to be his last.
Farah returns for London Marathon before likely 2023 retirement
:Britain's four-times Olympic champion Mo Farah said on Tuesday he expects 2023 to be the final year of his career, after confirming he will give his home London Marathon "one more shot" in April.
Marathon-Farah returns for London Marathon, McColgan to make her debut
Britain's four-times Olympic champion Mo Farah will take part in his home London Marathon in April after missing the race last year, the long-distance runner said on Tuesday.