Tokyo Marathon limited to elite runners because of virus
Tokyo Marathon organizers are drastically reducing the number of participants for this year’s race out of fear of the spread of the virus from China By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports…
Third student-runner who was struck by speeding truck dies
A third suburban Oklahoma City high school student has died after a group of cross-country runners was stuck by a speeding pickup truck earlier this month February 15, 2020, 6:49…
Girls sue to block participation of transgender athletes
The families of three female high school runners have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block transgender athletes in Connecticut from participating in girls sports By PAT EATON-ROBB AP Sports…
Usain Bolt And Girlfriend Kasi Bennett Expecting First Child
A little speedster is on the way for Usain Bolt and girlfriend Kasi Bennett. The Olympic sprint champion announced on Instagram Thursday that the couple are expecting their first child.…
Kenya’s Geoffrey Kamworor And Joyciline Jepkosgei Win NYC Marathon Titles
NEW YORK (AP) — Joyciline Jepkosgei had never pushed her powerful legs over 26.2 miles. It hardly showed Sunday — certainly not as she drove away from marathon veteran Mary…
4x Olympian, NYC Marathon champion Shalane Flanagan retires
Four-time Olympian Shalane Flanagan, who ended a 40-year American drought when she won the New York City Marathon in 2017, is retiring from competitive running to become a coach with…
Eliud Kipchoge Becomes First Person To Run Marathon In Under 2 Hours
Eliud Kipchoge on Saturday became the first person in history to run a 26.2-mile marathon in less than two hours. The 34-year-old from Kenya clocked in with an astonishing 1:59:40…
A New Running Club Is Taking Over The Streets Of Detroit—And Bringing People Together
Every Tuesday evening, Dean Hildreth laces up his running shoes, grabs a bottle of water and heads out to run the streets of Detroit. The 28-year-old meets up with about…
SINGAPORE: Discus thrower James Wong confirms final retirement
National discus thrower James Wong is retiring from the sport for good. The 44-year-old, made that decision, after failing to defend his title at the 2013 Myanmar … source