Athletics
Evans Chebet and Sharon Lokedi take New York Marathon titles
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Sunday, 06 November 2022 09:36
Chebet wins dramatic men’s race as long-time leader Daniel Do Nascimento collapses after 21 miles, while Lokedi beats Lonah Salpeter in closing stages In one of the most eventful men’s races in the history of the New York City Marathon, Evans Chebet took victory in 2:08:41 after a brave do-or-die effort from Daniel Do Nascimento that ended with him collapsing…
The man behind the New York City Marathon
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Saturday, 05 November 2022 15:28
An exclusive interview with Vincent Chiappetta, co-founder of the New York City Marathon When the first New York City Marathon occurred in Central Park back in 1970, 126 athletes attempted the several loops but less than half of those who entered actually finished. Fast forward just over five decades and the Big Apple plays host to over 50,000 runners, who…
Leeds City and Charnwood triumph at English Cross Country Relays
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Saturday, 05 November 2022 15:39
Emile Cairess anchors Leeds to the men’s victory while Gemma Steel anchors Charnwood’s women to glory in Mansfield on Saturday The overnight rain and early morning drizzle stopped before the racing began in Berry Hill Park, but the day was always overcast and later runners in the senior men’s race almost needed torches to navigate the wooded sections of the…
Cyprus’ newest trail race
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Saturday, 05 November 2022 03:27
Former AW writer – and GB international miler – Paul Larkins enjoyed an adventure in the Cypriot hills, even picking up a medal for his troubles Inspired by AW’s very own Paul Freary no less, I had no hesitation in taking the lead in Cyprus’ newest trail race, the Kato Pyrgos Trail Run which took place in early October. As…
Bronze medals for British trail runners in Chiang Mai
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Saturday, 05 November 2022 06:02
Jon Albon finishes third in the 40km race at the World Mountain and Trail Running Champs as GB endurance athletes also earn two hard fought team medals Jon Albon put up a strong defence of the world trail running title he won in Portugal in 2019 but the Norwegian-based Brit had to settle for bronze in the 40km ‘short trail’…
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Jon Albon’s trail running tips
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Tonbridge dominate men’s race in Kent League
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Hellen Obiri set for marathon debut in New York City
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British Athletics name athletes to receive funding ahead of Olympics
Monday, 31 October 2022 04:09
Charles Hicks sets course record in Pac-12 defence
Sunday, 30 October 2022 13:03
Steel smashes lap record as Charnwood win British Masters Cross-Country Relays
Friday, 28 October 2022 01:14
How to get in shape and train like a professional athlete
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Wightmans land Scottish Athletics Awards honours
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Do you feel the need for speed?
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Frankfurt promises fast times
Thursday, 27 October 2022 10:50
Ask the athlete: Jenny Meadows
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Owen Heard – rising up the ranks
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Endurance athlete nutrition
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Andy Turner on his greatest race
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