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Kwizera sets 5th fastest time in 2026, national record in Prague
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (676+ words) The 2026 Generali Prague Half Marathon delivered a spectacular morning of elite racing. The event produced an impressive 16 personal bests and was highlighted by Rodrigue Kwizera's new national record for Burundi. At the front of the field, Kwizera once again stole…...
Record run, title defended by Kwizera at Prague Half Marathon
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (127+ words) Record run, title defended by Kwizera at Prague Half Marathon'Athletics Illustrated Under chilly but sunny skies in Prague on March 28, with temperatures ranging from 1C to 10C, the Generali Prague Half Marathon delivered a spectacular day of racing and atmosphere. A total…...
Ethiopians Tesfaye and Gezahagn headline Vienna City Marathon
1+ week, 2+ day ago (494+ words) Ethiopians Haftamnesh Tesfaye and Tigist Gezahagn headline Vienna City Marathon'Athletics Illustrated It may be the women who ultimately define the narrative at the Vienna City Marathon on 19 April'an event that has steadily refined its reputation as a stage for both…...
Generali Prague Half Marathon has world records in the offering
1+ week, 2+ day ago (344+ words) Now, the 26th edition arrives with familiar promise: depth, speed, and the potential for something special. The men's race is stacked. Six athletes arrive with personal bests under the one-hour mark'a rare concentration of elite talent even by Prague standards. Defending…...
Adaejah Hodge's doping ban brought to light after NCAA Championships win
2+ week, 2+ day ago (199+ words) University of Georgia sprinter Adaejah Hodge received a two-year doping ban. The standard four-year was reduced as she cooperated with authorities. The teenager tested positive for a banned substance back in 2024. The news resurfaced just after she won the NCAA…...
Canadian Olympian John Gay appears on the comeback after racing St. Patrick's Day 5K; 114 ran sub-17 minutes
2+ week, 3+ day ago (543+ words) Thomas Broatch won the 2026 St. Patrick's Day 5K on Saturday, March 14 in a time of 14:10. He finished two seconds ahead of Canadian Olympian John Gay. Maximilien Filien from Candiac, Quebec, took third place in 14:31. Vancouver's Holly MacGillivray won the women's race…...
Kiplimo takes back the half-marathon world record
3+ week, 4+ day ago (480+ words) Ugandan Jacob Kiplimo has reclaimed the men's half-marathon world record. He won the Lisbon Half Marathon in a jaw-dropping 57 minutes and 20 seconds to take 10 seconds off the time set by Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha two years ago at the 2024 Valencia Half…...
Ambassador Jim Shorts' bio: No frills, steady volume and no wining
4+ week, 8+ hour ago (926+ words) While he is one, do not refer to Jim Shorts as a run ambassador, at least not to his face. If anything, Jim is a run instigator'a blunt force trauma reminder that running existed long before GPS watches, influencers and…...
Ethiopians Ketema, Azimeraw, Kumeshi head Hamburg's women's field
4+ week, 23+ hour ago (484+ words) Ethiopian trio Ketema, Azimeraw, Kumeshi head women's field in Hamburg'Athletics Illustrated A strong Ethiopian trio will head the women's elite field of the 40th Haspa Marathon Hamburg on 26th April. Tigist Ketema, Degitu Azimeraw and Sichala Kumeshi are on the start list…...
Gabriela Debues-Stafford wins her first indoor race in four years
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (278+ words) Seven-time Canadian record holder Gabriela Debues-Stafford (GDS) continues her return from long-term injury to win again, as she took the 3000m event at the INIT Indoor Meeting Karlsruhe on Sunday. Ethiopia's Yenawa Nbret had led for much of the race, then…...