Athletics
Victories in Boston Marathon for Evans Chebet and Peres Jepchirchir
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Monday, 18 April 2022 10:32
Kenyans dominate an exciting 126th Boston Marathon It was one of the most exciting women’s marathon in history with the lead changing repeatedly in the closing stages with the finish resembling a tactical track cycling race. The win was gained by Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir in 2:21:01 who endured one of her toughest ever marathons only breaking clear for good…
Pros and cons of studying in the United States
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Monday, 18 April 2022 02:51
On the face of it, an athletics scholarship in America seems like the opportunity of a lifetime. But does it suit everyone? With the prospect of student loans, mounting debt and miserable weather in Britain, who wouldn’t be lured by the promise of sunshine and scholarships to the USA? A current boom for athletes seeking track and field scholarships has…
The art of middle-distance running
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Sunday, 17 April 2022 07:10
Andy Young, coach to Olympic silver medallist Laura Muir and Olympian Jemma Reekie, outlines what is involved in tackling disciplines from 800m to 3000m Middle-distance running is a balance of several different elements. These include three types of running – endurance, speed and speed endurance – plus strength and conditioning and technique. That is universal. Everyone at every level can…
Scott Stirling and Katie Lowery take 5km titles at traditional Easter Sunday race
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Sunday, 17 April 2022 09:36
Two Scottish based athletes take 5km plaudits as 58th edition of Isle of Man Easter Running Festival finishes in style Scott Stirling and Katie Lowery produced disciplined performances to win the 5km – the final event of the Isle of Man Easter Running Festival – on the Douglas promenade. A time of 14:40 saw Stirling get within just four seconds…
Beth Garland and Oliver Fox win historic Peel Hill Easter race
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Saturday, 16 April 2022 11:56
Leeds and Cambridge athletes queen and king of the hill at Isle of Man Easter Running Festival Beth Garland and Oliver Fox claimed victory in the women’s and men’s Peel Hill races – an event which started in 1978 – on the second day of the 58th edition of the Isle of Man Easter Running Festival. The second day of…
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Saturday, 16 April 2022 03:49
Patience is a virtue for Emile Cairess
Saturday, 16 April 2022 01:03
Linton Taylor and Holly Page take 10km plaudits at Isle of Man Festival
Friday, 15 April 2022 02:44
The art of race walking with Tom Bosworth
Thursday, 14 April 2022 06:23
Eamonn Coghlan’s greatest race
Thursday, 14 April 2022 03:05
Running Revolution: Battle of teams at Prague Marathon
Thursday, 14 April 2022 03:13
Is athletics winning the fight against doping?
Wednesday, 13 April 2022 02:13
Valarie Allman 71.46m discus throw – Overseas results, April 5-10, 2022
Wednesday, 13 April 2022 03:30
Is the athletics winning the fight against doping?
Wednesday, 13 April 2022 04:02
Why the Emsley Carr Mile deserves a good home
Tuesday, 12 April 2022 06:02
Dina Asher-Smith in 400m action – UK track and field results, April 6-10, 2022
Tuesday, 12 April 2022 05:33
Australia state Victoria to host 2026 Commonwealth Games
Tuesday, 12 April 2022 02:20
Marathon action in Rotterdam, Zurich and Brighton – weekly round-up
Tuesday, 12 April 2022 02:33
Ethan Hussey has his eyes on the ultimate prize
Monday, 11 April 2022 09:32
Throws talent Charlotte Payne outlines her ambitions
Monday, 11 April 2022 07:03
Road results including English National Road Relays (plus report and extra photos), April 4-9, 2022
Sunday, 10 April 2022 11:11
Yaroslava Mahuchikh’s gold was symbolic of the strength of Ukrainians
Monday, 11 April 2022 00:18
City to play host to Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon in 2023
Saturday, 09 April 2022 11:06
Tonbridge triumph at national men’s 12-stage road relay
Saturday, 09 April 2022 11:08
Salford Harriers win national women’s 6-stage relay crown
Saturday, 09 April 2022 03:06