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Leonard Korir (61:14) in a Thriller Finish Beats Feyisa Lilesa For the Win in Houston Half Marathon
15 January 2017
Leonard Korir (61:14) in a Thriller Finish Beats Feyisa Lilesa For the Win in Houston Half Marathon
The US runner Leonard Korir in a thrilling sprint finish beat Feyisa Lelisa to win Houston Half Marathon Marathon on Sunday, January 14. Former Kenyan now US citizen, Leonard
Christian Coleman 6.54 sets new 60m World Lead
15 January 2017
Christian Coleman 6.54 sets new 60m World Lead
Christian Coleman a junior of Tennessee clocked a new world leading mark over 60m dash during the Commodore Indoor Invitational. The 20-year-old runner up in the 100m and 200m
16-year-old sensation Tyrese Cooper clocks 33.03 in 300m to crash World Indoor age group record
15 January 2017
16-year-old sensation Tyrese Cooper clocks 33.03 in 300m to crash World Indoor age group record
The US high school sensation Tyrese Cooper from Florida clocked a new World Age group record on Friday at VA Showcase in Virgina. The 16-year-old high schooler clocked a
Olympic champion Beitia opens seasons with 1.95m WL
15 January 2017
Olympic champion Beitia opens seasons with 1.95m WL
  Olympic and European high jump champion Ruth Beitia of Spain set a new world leading of 1,95m in her first meet of the year on Saturday in Santander, Spain. The Rio
Bekele Eyes World Marathon Record in Dubai
10 January 2017
Bekele Eyes World Marathon Record in Dubai
In less than 10 days, legendary runner Kenenisa Bekele will line up at the 2017 Dubai Marathon. Last September Bekele won Berlin marathon clocking history's second fastest
Melvin Raffin sets new U20 World Triple Jump Record
10 January 2017
Melvin Raffin sets new U20 World Triple Jump Record
Frenchman Melvin Raffin leaped 17.04m on Sunday to set a new World indoor junior triple jumo record. The sensational jump of 17.04m the 18-year-old the World Junior bronze
Lemaitre beats Chambers and Sets 60m World Lead
06 January 2017
Lemaitre beats Chambers and Sets 60m World Lead
Frenchman Christophe Lemaitre set a new 60m World lead in a indoor meeting in Tignes, France.  The Rio Olympics 200m bronze medalist Lemaitre clocked a blistering 5.58
38-Y-O Dwain Chambers Kicks off Season with 6.64 WL
02 January 2017
38-Y-O Dwain Chambers Kicks off Season with 6.64 WL
Image; andyparant.comBritish sprinter Dwain Chambers opened his 2017 indoor season with 6.64 seconds over 60m dash.The 38-year-old Chambers won the men's 60m dash in a new
Nike Hires Top Road Racers to  Brake 2Hrs in Marathon
13 December 2016
Nike Hires Top Road Racers to Brake 2Hrs in Marathon
Nike has put together a team of world's top long distance runners with one crazy goal to brake the 2:00:00 barrier in the marathon next year. In order the achieve the
Kenyans Dominate European Cross Country Championships
11 December 2016
Kenyans Dominate European Cross Country Championships
Kenyan born Turkish athletes dominated men's and women's senior races at the 23rd edition of the European Cross Country Championships in Chia, Italy on Sunday, December
Live: European Athletics Cross Country Championships 2016
11 December 2016
Live: European Athletics Cross Country Championships 2016
Live Stream, Results, Videos: 23rd SPAR European Cross Country Championships Chia 2016. Event scheduled for Sunday, December 11 at 10:00am Central European time.Watch Live Stream
European Cross Country Championships are Sunday
09 December 2016
European Cross Country Championships are Sunday
  The 23rd edition of SPAR European Cross Country Championships in Chia, Italy will kick off on Sunday, November 9 at 10:00am local time. The event will be televised in 11
Arne Gabius chooses Hannover for next marathon
07 December 2016
Arne Gabius chooses Hannover for next marathon
Organisers of the HAJ Hannover Marathon caused a major pre-Christmas surprise today by presenting German record holder Arne Gabius during a press conference. The 35 year-old
Results: Fukuoka International Marathon 2016
04 December 2016
Results: Fukuoka International Marathon 2016
  Results: Fukuoka International Marathon Championships 2016 - Sunday, December 4. Search Full Results Here.   1. TSEGAY, Yemane - 2:08:48 2. MAKAU,
Live: Fukuoka International Marathon 2016
04 December 2016
Live: Fukuoka International Marathon 2016
Japan Running news will report live the 2016 Fukuoka International marathon via its Twitter page. TV Ashi will broadcast Fuluoka International Marathon live at 12:10Pm local
2017 London WCH Qualifying Standards Released
02 December 2016
2017 London WCH Qualifying Standards Released
 The IAAF released the full list of the 2017 London World Athletics Championships Qualifying Standards on Tuesday, November 30. 
Fukuoka International Marathon Elite Runners Start Lists
02 December 2016
Fukuoka International Marathon Elite Runners Start Lists
 Start Lists: International Fukuoka Marathon 2016 Invited International Athletes 1 Patrick Makau (KEN) - PB 2:03:38 (2011 1st in Berlin) 2. James Kwanbai (KEN) - PB 2:04:27
CAS Bans Three Russian Athletes for Doping
30 November 2016
CAS Bans Three Russian Athletes for Doping
The 2011 World heptathlon champion Tatyana Chernova is among three Russian athletes banned by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Tuesday for cheating. Chernova,
Kipchirchir takes Valencia marathon in 2:07:38; Jemeli  2:24:48  brakes women's coarse record
20 November 2016
Kipchirchir takes Valencia marathon in 2:07:38; Jemeli 2:24:48 brakes women's coarse record
Victor Kipchirchir of Kenyan took the 36th edition of the Valencia Marathon as Kenyan runners swept the podium on Sunday, November 20.  Kipchirchir clocked 2.07:38 to win
Kipchoge Wins Delhi Half Marathon in 59:48
20 November 2016
Kipchoge Wins Delhi Half Marathon in 59:48
Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge prevailed in the 2016 Airtel Delhi Half Marathon on Sunday, November 20. The Rio Olympics marathon champion, Kipchoge, clocked 59:44 minutes narrowly
Live: Valencia Marathon 2016
20 November 2016
Live: Valencia Marathon 2016
 Live Stream, Results: Valencia Marathon 2016. Event scheduled for Sunday, November 20 at 8:30 am Central European Time. Watch Live Stream>> Leader
Valencia Marathon is Sunday: See Elite Athletes Start Lists
18 November 2016
Valencia Marathon is Sunday: See Elite Athletes Start Lists
 Valencia Marathon (Nov. 20. 2016) elite men's and women's runners start lists. MEN Athlete Country PB WOMEN Athlete Country PB MUTAI Geoffrey
Watch: Deer Sends Cross Country Runner Flying
17 November 2016
Watch: Deer Sends Cross Country Runner Flying
 A cross country runner Justin DeLuzio of Gwynedd Mercy University was sent flying following a collision with a deer.  The  unprecedented action occurred last
Van Niekerk Named Best Male Athlete of Rio Olympics
17 November 2016
Van Niekerk Named Best Male Athlete of Rio Olympics
  South Africa's Wayde Van Niekerk was named best male athlete by the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) for his brilliant performance at the Rio Olympics
Pole Vault World Record Holder Lavillenie Announces 2017 Indoor Schedule
16 November 2016
Pole Vault World Record Holder Lavillenie Announces 2017 Indoor Schedule
  Men's Pole Vault world record holder (6.16m) Renaud Lavillenie revealed his 2017 indoor competition schedule as he continues to prepare to win 5th European Indoor
Haile Gebrselassie reflects on Athens,  life as a fun runner and his new role as Ethiopian Athletics president
14 November 2016
Haile Gebrselassie reflects on Athens, life as a fun runner and his new role as Ethiopian Athletics president
 Wherever Haile Gebrselassie goes, the world of running wants to hear the thoughts of the now retired great athlete who has won two Olympic gold medals, many world titles and
Dog Battles Runner for the First Place in XC Race
14 November 2016
Dog Battles Runner for the First Place in XC Race
During the 2016 men's NCAA Cross Country West Regional race a dog decided to challenge a runner for the title.   Ultimately  Edward Cheserek from Oregon took the men's
Rotich leaves it till final kilometre before taking winning lead, Debutant Arusei wins women's title in Athens
13 November 2016
Rotich leaves it till final kilometre before taking winning lead, Debutant Arusei wins women's title in Athens
  In a dramatic closing sequence Luka Rotich overhauled his fellow Kenyan and long-time race leader Benson Kipruto to take a winning advantage in the 34th edition of the
Awards for Eliud Kipchoge, Jemima Sumgong and Haile Gebrselassie
12 November 2016
Awards for Eliud Kipchoge, Jemima Sumgong and Haile Gebrselassie
Awards to the Olympic Marathon Champions Eliud Kipchoge and Jemima Sumgong as well as the former world record holder Haile Gebrselassie were the crowning moments of the AIMS gala
Kenyans target landmark breakthrough of sub 2:10 on historic course
11 November 2016
Kenyans target landmark breakthrough of sub 2:10 on historic course
No marathon runner has ever broken 2:10 on the historic course in Athens.  This is the target which the elite men have set themselves on Sunday for the 34th
IAAF Names Finalists for Athlete of the Year Award
10 November 2016
IAAF Names Finalists for Athlete of the Year Award
  The track and field governing body (IAAF) announced finalists  for the 2016 IAAF World Athlete of the Year awards. Among the finalists are world's fastest man
Justin Gatlin to focus only on 100m next season
10 November 2016
Justin Gatlin to focus only on 100m next season
According to trackalerts.com, the Rio Olympics silver medalist Justin Gatlin will not run the 200m next season as he is focusing only on the 100m. The athlete's agent,
Results: New York City Marathon 2016
07 November 2016
Results: New York City Marathon 2016
Results New York City Marathon 2016 (IAAF Gold Label Road Race) - Sunday, November 6. Search Full Results here>> Top Results Men 1 Ghirmay
Former winner Hillary Yego returns to Athens Marathon
07 November 2016
Former winner Hillary Yego returns to Athens Marathon
Hillary Yego caused a major surprise three years ago with his victory in the Athens Marathon. The Kenyan ran 2:13:51 on the tough course which was the original 1896
Usain Bolt set  to Race in Australia for the First Time
04 November 2016
Usain Bolt set to Race in Australia for the First Time
The 9-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt will compete in Australia for the first as he is set to race at the inaugural Nitro Summer Series in February in
Athens will celebrate 120 years since debut marathon of Modern Olympic Games
02 November 2016
Athens will celebrate 120 years since debut marathon of Modern Olympic Games
 Reigning Olympic Champions Eliud Kipchoge and Jemima Sumgong will receive 2016 AIMS Best Marathon Runner Awards (BMR); Haile Gebrselassie will receive 2016 AIMS Lifetime
Fate Tola has good reason to be cheerful after winning German title in Mainova Frankfurt Marathon
02 November 2016
Fate Tola has good reason to be cheerful after winning German title in Mainova Frankfurt Marathon
After Fate Tola had closed the gap on the eventual women’s winner, Ethiopia’s Mamitu Daska, to just 15 seconds at the finish in Frankfurt’s Festhalle, she was asked if
Korir and Daska Prevail in Frankfurt Marathon Marathon
30 October 2016
Korir and Daska Prevail in Frankfurt Marathon Marathon
 Mark Korir won a three-way Kenyan contest and took the 35th edition of the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon with a time of 2:06:48. The 28 year-old beat fellow Kenyans Martin
Live: Frankfurt Marathon 2016
29 October 2016
Live: Frankfurt Marathon 2016
Live Stream, Results: Frankfurt Marathon 2016. Event scheduled for Sunday, October 30 at 10:00am Central European. Watch Live Stream>> Full
Fast Times Expected at Frankfurt Marathon
29 October 2016
Fast Times Expected at Frankfurt Marathon
 The 35th edition of the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon shows every sign of maintaining tradition by serving up high quality racing in depth and fast performances on Sunday. The
Frankfurt's Rise to become one of the World's Fastest Marathons
28 October 2016
Frankfurt's Rise to become one of the World's Fastest Marathons
 bWhen the Frankfurt Marathon celebrated its 25th edition a decade ago the race had already come a long way from its beginnings. But nobody could have foreseen that ten years
Russia's Volkova among six Beijing Olympics medallist cought for doping after retests
27 October 2016
Russia's Volkova among six Beijing Olympics medallist cought for doping after retests
Russian steeple-chaser Ekaterina Volkova, who won bronze in Beijing Olympics in 2008, is among the six Olympic games medalists caught for doping by the IOC’s investigations
CAS Doubles Doping Ban Against Jeptoo
26 October 2016
CAS Doubles Doping Ban Against Jeptoo
A two year doping ban against Kenyan marathon runner Rita Jeptoo has been doubled by the Court of Arbitration of Sports (CAS) on Wednesday.  Two years ago Jeptoo failed
Mo Farah Confirmes his Final Diamond League Meet
24 October 2016
Mo Farah Confirmes his Final Diamond League Meet
Müller Anniversary Games on July 9, 2017 will be the last Diamond League meet for Great Britain's running legend Mo Farah.  "2017 will probably be my last year
Julius Yego Survives Serious Car Accident
24 October 2016
Julius Yego Survives Serious Car Accident
  World javelin champion Julius Yego of Kenya  is in stable condition after a serious car accident.  On Sunday at around 10 pm Yego was driving alone in his brand
Results: Great South 10 Miles - Tirunesh Dibaba takes a confident win in her debut
23 October 2016
Results: Great South 10 Miles - Tirunesh Dibaba takes a confident win in her debut
Results:  Great South 10 Miles 2016  Search Full Results Here>> Top Results Women POS Name Finish Time 1 TIRUNESH
Results: Venice Marathon 2016
23 October 2016
Results: Venice Marathon 2016
Results: Venice Marathon 2016  -  Sunday, October 23 Search Full Results Here>>  Top Results Men Pos. Name Time Real
Results: Valencia Half Marathon 2016
23 October 2016
Results: Valencia Half Marathon 2016
 Results: Valencia Half Marathon 2016 - Stephen Kibet of Kenya claimed victory in the men's race in 59:27, while his compatriot Peres Jepchirchir clocked a new
Impressive Elite Line up set for Valencia Half Marathon
19 October 2016
Impressive Elite Line up set for Valencia Half Marathon
Men's and women's elite field - Valencia Half Marathon 2016 - Sunday, October 23. The Men's field will have 12 athletes with personal best marks below 60:00 min. Three of
Drug Cheat Jeptoo hopes to return to elite running
19 October 2016
Drug Cheat Jeptoo hopes to return to elite running
Kenyan marathon runner Rita Jeptoo, who failed drugs test two years ago, hopes to return to competition after her 2-year-ban ends later this month. In September 2014, a
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