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World champions Jepchirchir and Simbu lead strong fields for Sydney Marathon
August 28, 2026 05:21 (EAT) • 4 weeks ago

World champions Jepchirchir and Simbu lead strong fields for Sydney Marathon

Sydney joined the World Marathon Majors in 2025, when Kiros and Sifan Hassan set course records of 2:06:06 and 2:18:22 respectively. The race starts in North Sydney, crosses Sydney Harbour Bridge and finishes at the Sydney Opera House.

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Tokyo Marathon unveils loaded elite fields
January 24, 2026 07:00 (EAT) • 8 months ago

Tokyo Marathon unveils loaded elite fields

The men’s entry list is led by Kenya’s Timothy Kiplagat, who sits joint 11th on the world all-time list with the 2:02:55 he ran to finish second in Tokyo in 2024.

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Asian record-holder Su announces retirement
November 21, 2025 02:00 (EAT) • 10 months ago

Asian record-holder Su announces retirement

As well as his area records of 9.83 in the 100m and 6.42 in the 60m, Su claimed multiple global and continental medals during his successful sprinting career.

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Marathon legends Kipchoge, Hassan and Bekele face defending champions in New York
November 01, 2025 07:00 (EAT) • 10 months ago

Marathon legends Kipchoge, Hassan and Bekele face defending champions in New York

The course record of 2:22:31, set by Margaret Okayo back in 2003, has surprisingly stood the test of time, but Hassan has the speed and potential to challenge it, should she so desire.

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AK wins Kids' Athletics Day Member Federation World Challenge
May 10, 2025 06:00 (EAT) • 1 year ago

AK wins Kids' Athletics Day Member Federation World Challenge

Athletics Kenya was able to reach so many children thanks to partnerships with County Governments and the Ministry of Education.

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Kipyegon, Omanyala lead all-star cast for Xiamen
April 24, 2025 06:07 (EAT) • 1 year ago

Kipyegon, Omanyala lead all-star cast for Xiamen

In Xiamen, Kipyegon, who Wednesday announced she will attempt to become the first woman to run a mile under four minutes in a Nike "Breaking 4" project scheduled for June 26 in Paris, will make her 2025 debut by dropping down to the 1000m.

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Diamond League announces new prize money structure
December 24, 2024 10:15 (EAT) • 1 year ago

Diamond League announces new prize money structure

Under the new structure, there will be a significant increase in the top prizes available, while more prize money will now also be awarded to lower-finishing competitors. 

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Keter, Mutai lead Kenyan charge at Cardiff Cross Challenge
November 10, 2023 03:18 (EAT) • 2 years ago

Keter, Mutai lead Kenyan charge at Cardiff Cross Challenge

The races – 9.6km for men and 6.4km for women – take place on a relatively flat and winding course at Llandaff Fields, near the centre of the Welsh capital.

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Belet leads Kenyan podium sweep at Amsterdam Marathon
October 15, 2023 04:56 (EAT) • 2 years ago

Belet leads Kenyan podium sweep at Amsterdam Marathon

Belet bounced back from his World Championships withdrawal to record a PB, improving on the 2:04:33 he clocked when finishing second in Hamburg in April.

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Legese, Koech head Amsterdam Marathon men's field
October 14, 2023 03:11 (EAT) • 2 years ago

Legese, Koech head Amsterdam Marathon men's field

Strong fields have been assembled for the event in the Dutch capital, with Legese and Koech among the nine sub-2:05 men in the fieldEthiopia’s Legese is a two-time Tokyo Marathon winner and the 29-year-old will aim to return to winning ways in Amsterdam after being unable to finish his last marathon...

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