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…
Kiplimo takes Kandie crown to set up World Half showdown
The developing rivalry between Jacob Kiplimo and Kibiwott Kandie took another turn this Sunday as the Ugandan stole the Kenyan’s world half-marathon record thanks to a 57:31 clocking in Lisbon. Alone in world record pursuit Kiplimo made his move a startling 3k into the race, finding himself all alone with…
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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 –…
Berihu Aregawi – Ethiopia’s next great hope?
The 10,000m Olympic title belongs to Ethiopia. Selemon Berega’s incredible final 600m took the title away from an expectant Joshua Cheptegui and installed himself as the 25-lap king. Not far behind was another Ethiopian, one used to stalking the more famous stars but who shows increasing signs of setting the…
Jepchirchir shows class in unprecedented New York win. Korir shocks favourites.
Peres Jepchirchir underlined her status as the finest female marathon runner on the planet with a devastating kick to take the New York Marathon title.
In the men’s race an impressive Albert Korir improved on his 2019 second place to defeat the pre-race favourites and take his first major marathon honours.
City Marathon Preview 2021
Valencia Marathon Preview – 5th December
2021 has been a great year for elite marathons and Sunday 5th December may witness the best of the lot with the 41st edition of the Valencia Marathon. With an elite field to rival most marathon majors expect world record tilts and epic showdowns. Here’s our Valencia Marathon preview. What…
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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…
Athletics Craziest World Records (10-6)
Letsenbet Gidey’s astonishing world half marathon record was not of this planet. But just how good was it and where does it rank in the list of craziest world records in athletics? Here’s ten to six. 10. Paula Radcliffe – London Marathon – April 2003 Within two years of taking…
A long run for home, Kipyogei and Kipruto take Boston Marathon 2021 titles.
Benson Kipruto and Diana Chemtai Kipyogei ensured a Kenyan double atop the Boston marathon podium, as bold runs for home were rewarded with 2021 glory. In a captivating race for the neutral, both races featured high drama without ever chasing fast times. In an era of pace-maked processions this was…
