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Belgrade to Host 2022 World Athletics Indoor Championships
22 November 2019
Belgrade to Host 2022 World Athletics Indoor Championships
During the World Athletics Council meeting in Monte Carlo on Friday Belgrade was selected the host city for the 2022 World Indoor Championships. "The World Athletics
Elite Kenyan Runner Rutto Banned for 4 Years for Doping Violations
19 November 2019
Elite Kenyan Runner Rutto Banned for 4 Years for Doping Violations
Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) banned Kenyan elite runner Cyrus Rutto after testing positive for doping. In April, Rutto was suspended from athletics after his athlete
Letesenbet Gidey Destroys 15km World Record in Netherlands
17 November 2019
Letesenbet Gidey Destroys 15km World Record in Netherlands
Ethiopia's Letesenbet Gidey destroyed women's 15km World record on Sunday at the annual Zevenheuvelenloop in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Gidey finished the 15km race in a
Stefano Baldini Revisits Scene of his Olympic Triumph in Athens Marathon
11 November 2019
Stefano Baldini Revisits Scene of his Olympic Triumph in Athens Marathon
For Stefano Baldini, winner of the Olympic Marathon title in Athens in 2004, some feelings remain the same, even though 15 years have passed since the greatest day in
42 -Year-Old John Komen Takes Surprise Win in Athens Marathon
10 November 2019
42 -Year-Old John Komen Takes Surprise Win in Athens Marathon
John Komen came from behind to achieve a surprise win in Athens Marathon, while 2004 Olympic Champion Stefano Baldini finished the course in under three hours on
Mary Cain and the System that Failed Her
10 November 2019
Mary Cain and the System that Failed Her
From the most promising female runner in America to a strong voice against Nike’s Oregon Project and ex-couch Alberto Salazar. Read about Mary Cain’s journey. Mary Cain
Live: Athens Marathon the Authentic 2019
09 November 2019
Live: Athens Marathon the Authentic 2019
 The 2019 Athens Marathon the Authentic is Sunday, November 10.  Here is how to watch and follow live the 2019 Athens Marathon.Watch live on EPT Sports from 9:00 am local
World Champions Lelisa Desisa and Ruth Chepngetich Named Marathon Runners of the Year
09 November 2019
World Champions Lelisa Desisa and Ruth Chepngetich Named Marathon Runners of the Year
This year’s World Marathon Champions Lelisa Desisa and Ruth Chepngetich are the Marathon Runners of the Year. The runners from Ethiopia and Kenya respectively were honoured
Kenyans Target Course Record in the Original Marathon in Athens
07 November 2019
Kenyans Target Course Record in the Original Marathon in Athens
The Kenyan favourites Daniel Muteti and Rhonzas Kilimo have set their sights on breaking the course record in the “Athens Marathon. The Authentic” on Sunday.   While
4 Things to Know about Nike’s Vaporfly Shoes
05 November 2019
4 Things to Know about Nike’s Vaporfly Shoes
Nike’s Vaporfly shoes are the talk-about topic in marathon racing. Keep reading to learn about the most important points of this debate. When Eliud Kipchoge broke the
Geoffrey Kamworor and Joyceline Jepkosgei Claim 2019 New York City Marathon Titles
03 November 2019
Geoffrey Kamworor and Joyceline Jepkosgei Claim 2019 New York City Marathon Titles
World half marathon record holders Geopher Kamwowor and debutante Joyceline Jepkosgei powered to victory at 2019 New York City Marathon on Sunday (3). Running under nearly
Live: New York City Marathon 2019
03 November 2019
Live: New York City Marathon 2019
Live: 2019 TCS New York City (NYC) Marathon, World Marathon Majors road race, Sunday, November 3. The Elite women start  at 9:10 a.m. US Eastern followed by men's elite
Who wins the New York City Marathon?
03 November 2019
Who wins the New York City Marathon?
There is a lot to know about the 2019 New York City Marathon. Take a look at what to expect this year. The 49th New York City Marathon will take place on Sunday, November 3
Results: TCS New York City Marathon 2019
02 November 2019
Results: TCS New York City Marathon 2019
Results: TCS New york City Marathon (World Marathon Majors) - Sunday, November 3. Women Leaderboard Men Leaderboard Track Athlete Watch Live Top Men 1. Geoffrey Kamworor
Defending champion Brimin Misoi Leads Athens Marathon Elite Field
29 October 2019
Defending champion Brimin Misoi Leads Athens Marathon Elite Field
Brimin Misoi, the Kenyan who made headlines with an emphatic victory last year, will take pride of place on the start line for the 37th edition of the “Athens Marathon. The
Valary Aiyabei Breaks Frankfurt Marathon Course Record With 2:19:10
27 October 2019
Valary Aiyabei Breaks Frankfurt Marathon Course Record With 2:19:10
Valary Aiyabei smashed the 2:20 barrier in the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon, achieving the greatest sporting moment in the 38th edition of Germany’s oldest city marathon. The
Live: Frankfurt Marathon 2019
27 October 2019
Live: Frankfurt Marathon 2019
Live: 2019 Mainova Frankfurt Marathon (IAAF Gold Label Road Race) - Sunday, October 27 at 10:00 Central European Time. » Watch Live Stream » Preview
Results: Frankfurt Marathon 2019
27 October 2019
Results: Frankfurt Marathon 2019
Results: 2019 Mainova Frankfurt Marathon (IAAF Gold Label Road Race) - Sunday, October 27. Kilometer Splits Elite Track an Athlete Top Results Men 1 Bekele Tefera, Fikre (ETH)
Elite Women Target Sub Sub 2:20 Course Record at Frankfurt Marathon
25 October 2019
Elite Women Target Sub Sub 2:20 Course Record at Frankfurt Marathon
The 2:20 barrier is the major target at the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon on Sunday. No woman has achieved this time in Germany’s oldest city marathon and so far in Germany
Mark Kiptoo to Attack Masters World Record; Katharina Steinruck Chases Olympic Qualifying Time
24 October 2019
Mark Kiptoo to Attack Masters World Record; Katharina Steinruck Chases Olympic Qualifying Time
Mark Kiptoo and Katharina Steinruck know that the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon on Sunday is the most important race of the year in pursuit of their respective
World Class Lonah Salpeter Brings Yet More Quality to Strong Elite Field in Frankfurt
21 October 2019
World Class Lonah Salpeter Brings Yet More Quality to Strong Elite Field in Frankfurt
  The addition of Lonah Salpeter completes the elite field for the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon which takes place next Sunday. The Kenyan-born runner who competes for
Results: Amsterdam Marathon 2019
20 October 2019
Results: Amsterdam Marathon 2019
Results: 2019 TCS Amsterdam Marathon (IAAF Gold Label Road Race) - Sunday, October 20. Search all results here Top Results Men 1. Vincent Kipchumba 02:05:09 | 02:05:09 2.
Degitu Azimeraw Breaks Amsterdam Marathon Course Record With 2:19:26 On Her Debut
20 October 2019
Degitu Azimeraw Breaks Amsterdam Marathon Course Record With 2:19:26 On Her Debut
Degitu Azimeraw led Ethiopian 1-2-3-4 finish at the 2019 Amsterdam Marathon on Sunday, October 20. See Amsterdam Marathon results The 20-year-old Azimeraw on her marathon
Top Ethiopian Runner Berehanu Tsegu Banned for EPO
19 October 2019
Top Ethiopian Runner Berehanu Tsegu Banned for EPO
African 10000m champion Berehanu Tsegu of Ethiopia, who is currently ranked No. 5 in the World in the men's road race, has been provisionally banned from sports for using
Jacob Ingebrigsten Wins 10K Road Race in Norway With 27:54
19 October 2019
Jacob Ingebrigsten Wins 10K Road Race in Norway With 27:54
Norway's Jacob Ingebrigsten clocked a new Norwegian and new European Junior record of 27:54 at the international Hytteplanmila on Saturday, October 19 in Hole,
IOC to Move Tokyo Olympic Marathon and Race Walk to Sapporo to Avoid Heat
17 October 2019
IOC to Move Tokyo Olympic Marathon and Race Walk to Sapporo to Avoid Heat
2020 Tokyo Olympics: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Wednesday it plans to move the marathon and race walk from Tokyo to the northern city of
Brigid Kosgei Smashes Women's Marathon World Record With 2:14:04 in Chicago
13 October 2019
Brigid Kosgei Smashes Women's Marathon World Record With 2:14:04 in Chicago
Brigid Kosgei of Kenya destroyed women's marathon World record at the 30th edition of Bank of America Chicago marathon on Sunday, October 13. The 25-year-old Kosgei, clocked
Results: 2019 Chicago Marathon
13 October 2019
Results: 2019 Chicago Marathon
  Results: 2019 Chicago Marathon (World Marathon Majors) - Sunday, October 13. Search Full Results Leaderboard Track a runner Top Men 1. Cherono, Lawrence (KEN)
Eliud Kipchoge Breaks 2 Hours in the Marathon With 1:59:40
12 October 2019
Eliud Kipchoge Breaks 2 Hours in the Marathon With 1:59:40
Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge became the first man in history to run a marathon in under two hours on Saturday (12) in Vienna at Ineos 1:59 Challenge. Rewatch the full race here The
Live: Eliud Kipchoge and Ineos 1:59 Challenge
11 October 2019
Live: Eliud Kipchoge and Ineos 1:59 Challenge
Live: Ineos 1:59 Challenge 2019 Saturday, October 12. World Marathon great Eliud Kipchoge will attempt to break 2-hour-barrier on Saturday in Vienna. Organizers of INEOS 1:59
Frankfurt Marathon: Assefa to Defend Title, World Junior Record Holder Mekonnen Joins Men’s Field
10 October 2019
Frankfurt Marathon: Assefa to Defend Title, World Junior Record Holder Mekonnen Joins Men’s Field
Last year’s women’s champion and course record holder Meskerem Assefa will return to run the Mainova Frankurt Marathon while another world-class Ethiopian distance runner
Eliud Kipchoge Flies to Vienna to Take On The Ineos 1:59 Challenge
08 October 2019
Eliud Kipchoge Flies to Vienna to Take On The Ineos 1:59 Challenge
Kenya's great Eliud Kipchoge flew on Monday, October 7 to Austrian capital city Vienna to attempt the INEOS 1:59 Challenge. In less than a week World's greatest marathoner,
Grenada's Anderson Peters Surprises With Javelin Throw Gold at Doha World Championships
06 October 2019
Grenada's Anderson Peters Surprises With Javelin Throw Gold at Doha World Championships
Grenada's Anderson Peters took a surprise javelin throw gold on final day at  the 2019 World Athletics Champiosnhips in Doha. See men's javelin throw results here The
Timothy Cheruyiot Destroys Men's 1500m Final With 3:29.26
06 October 2019
Timothy Cheruyiot Destroys Men's 1500m Final With 3:29.26
Kenya's Timothy Cheruiyot won the men's 1500m with a dominant run on the final day of the IAAF World Athletics Championships in Doha. The 23-year-old, Cheruiyot, who took silver
Joe Kovacs Throws Huge 22.91m to Win Shot Put World Title By 1cm
05 October 2019
Joe Kovacs Throws Huge 22.91m to Win Shot Put World Title By 1cm
In the greatest shot put competition in history, American Joe Kovacs won the World Championships gold in Doha on Saturday (5). Kovacs, who was sitting in 4th palace before the
Sifan Hassan Runs Sensational 3:51.95 to win 1500m World Title
05 October 2019
Sifan Hassan Runs Sensational 3:51.95 to win 1500m World Title
Sifan Hassan of Netherlands destroyed the Women's 1500m final field to win her second global title with a sensational championships record of 3:51.95 in Doha on
Salwa Eid Naser Clocks Stunning 48.14 to Win 400m World Championships Gold
04 October 2019
Salwa Eid Naser Clocks Stunning 48.14 to Win 400m World Championships Gold
Salwa Eid Naser of Bahrein won the women's 400m World Championships gold in one of the fastest times in history in Doha on Thursday (3). Watch women's 400m final here In
Dina Asher-Smith Is Your Women's 200m World Champion
02 October 2019
Dina Asher-Smith Is Your Women's 200m World Champion
Dina Asher-Smith won the women's 200m final at the World Athletics Championships in Doha on Wedneday. The 24-year-old British sprinter went out hard from the blocks and in a
Australia's Kelsey-Lee Barber Takes Shock Javelin Gold at World Championships
01 October 2019
Australia's Kelsey-Lee Barber Takes Shock Javelin Gold at World Championships
In a very dramatic women's javelin final, Australia's Kelsey-Lee Barber won the gold at IAAF World Athletics Championships in Doha on Tuesday night.  In round 5, Chinese
Noah Lyles Claims Men's 200m World Title; Brazier Clocks 800m Championships Record for Gold
01 October 2019
Noah Lyles Claims Men's 200m World Title; Brazier Clocks 800m Championships Record for Gold
World Athletics Championships Doha - Noah Lyles won the men's 200m final on day 5 at the IAAF World Athletics Championships in Doha on Tuesday (1). The 22-year-old American,
Former Mo Farah's Coach Alberto Salzar Banned from Athletics for Doping Violations
01 October 2019
Former Mo Farah's Coach Alberto Salzar Banned from Athletics for Doping Violations
 The United States track and field coach, Alberto Salazar, has been banned from athletics for 4 years for doping violations.USA TF Removes Salazar's World Championships
Muktar Edris Defends Men's World 5000m Title
30 September 2019
Muktar Edris Defends Men's World 5000m Title
Ethiopia's Muktar Edris defends his 5000m World title on Monday in Doha.    Top 8 Men's 5000m
Kenenisa Bekele Credits Impetus From New Training Group for Stunning Revival
30 September 2019
Kenenisa Bekele Credits Impetus From New Training Group for Stunning Revival
More than a few athletics journalists were wondering before the race if the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON on Sunday was going to mark the end of Kenenisa Bekele’s remarkable career as
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Dominates Women's 100m Final to Win Gold in World Leading 10.71
29 September 2019
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Dominates Women's 100m Final to Win Gold in World Leading 10.71
Jamaica's sprint superstar, Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce won the global 100m title in a World-leading 10.71 seconds. Two years ago Fraser-Pryce gave birth to her first child and
Kenenisa Bekele Almost Breaks World Marathon Record with 2:01:41 at Berlin Marathon
29 September 2019
Kenenisa Bekele Almost Breaks World Marathon Record with 2:01:41 at Berlin Marathon
Kenenisa Bekele made a sensational return to his international best with victory at the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, missing the world record by just two seconds on Sunday. See 2019
29 September 2019
Results: BMW Berlin Marathon 2019
 Results: 2019 BMW Berlin Marathon (World Marathon Majors) - Sunday, September 29. Leaderboard 1KM Splits (Race Leader) Searchable Results Top Men 1. Bekele,
Sifan Hassan Wins 10000m Gold With Stunning 3:59 Final 1500m
29 September 2019
Sifan Hassan Wins 10000m Gold With Stunning 3:59 Final 1500m
Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands produced stunning final 1500m of 3 minutes and 59 seconds to win the IAAF World Athletics Championships 10000m title on Saturday in
Tajay Gayle Takes Historic Long Jump Gold for Jamaica at Doha World Championships
28 September 2019
Tajay Gayle Takes Historic Long Jump Gold for Jamaica at Doha World Championships
Jamaica's Tajay Gayle delivers historic long jump vicotry for Jamiaca at World championships gold in Doha, Qatar. Watch long jump video here With numerous gold medals in the
Christian Coleman Wins Men's 100m World Championships Gold in Doha
28 September 2019
Christian Coleman Wins Men's 100m World Championships Gold in Doha
American sprinter Christian Coleman won the gold medal in the men's 100m final at IAAF World Championships in Doha on Saturday. Watch men's 100m final video here The
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