Kelvin Kiptum closes in 59:45 for London Marathon title??! Kelvin Kiptum produced a devastating second half to tear apart a competitive London field, closing the second half in a scarcely unbelievable 59:45, the second fastest marathon in history 2:01:25 and a new course record. The men’s race was aggressive from…
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Wanjiru and Gelmisa take Tokyo Marathon 2023 titles
Rosemary Wanjiru secured her biggest win to date as the Kenyan ran away from Tsehay Gemechu to take the 2023 Tokyo marathon title in a new personal best of 2:16:28. In only her second career marathon, having made her debut in a second-place at Berlin in 2022, Wanjiru moves to…
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The Wallsend Harrier making a green and gold splash – Sam Charlton
Once again on Parliament Hill, amongst a sea of familiar vests, one made its way to the front. The green and gold of Wallsend, a distinctive undershirt beneath and a 20-year-old quickly making his mark. Sam Charlton has established himself as one of Britain’s most exciting prospects, winning English Schools,…
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English National Cross-Country Champs Preview 2022
The English National Cross-Country Championships returns to Parliament Hill for the first time since 2018. That day Adam Hickey prevailed for the men with Phoebe Law taking the women’s title. With the effects of Storm Eunice leaving Parliament Hill a mudbath, it promises to be a war of attrition over…
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Euro Cross 2021 Preview – The Seniors
The 27th edition of the European Cross Country Champs takes place in Fingal, Dublin this Sunday 12th December. It’s the competition’s second trip to Ireland and first since 2009. Here’s our Euro Cross 2021 preview. The Women’s Race Yasemin Can heads to Fingal hoping to make it an unprecedented five…
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NCAA XC – The Brit Rankings
Charles Hicks led home the British interest but there were plenty of other good performances across the board. If yesterday taught us anything it’s just how stacked the NCAA is. All athletes’ most recent UK club is in brackets. The Women Bella Williams – 51 (20:07.0) – Utah (Lincoln Wellington)…
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Brits to Watch – NCAA XC
The NCAA Cross Country Division 1 has a rich tradition of British runners making their mark. This year is no different. Here’s this years ones to watch. The race will be shown live on BT Sport 2 in the UK from 3pm Saturday 20th November. The Men Scott Beattie –…
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Athletics Craziest World Records (5-1)
10-6 caused some controversy so it is with some trepidation that we release the top five craziest world records in Athletics. Here they are. 5. Karsten Warholm – Tokyo – August 2021 For almost 29 years Kevin Young’s 1992 mark of 46.78 stood untested. One of the greatest world records…
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London Marathon 2021 – Elite Women’s Preview
Sunday 3rd October will see some of the finest athletes on planet earth take to the streets of London. We preview the field for the London Marathon Elite Women, see if stats can predict the winner and give our predictions for who will take the London crown. For our elite…
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Remember the name, Luvo Manyonga
On 13th August 2016 a twenty-five year old from Paarl in the Western Cape of South Africa stood at the end of a runway. A camera to his right and 130 feet of polymetric rubber in front of him. All around him a dark Rio de Janeiro night. The scattered…
