long-distance running event with an official distance of 42.195 km
Nigerian, American chess masters stage world-record attempt with 60-hour marathon in NYC
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Quick Glance: Nigerian Chess Champion Sets New Record in New York
- Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya has surpassed the previous record for the longest chess marathon by playing an impressive 60 hours nonstop.
- Onakoya aims to raise $1 million for a charity supporting education for children across Africa.
- He competed against US chess champion Shawn Martinez and received support from celebrities like Davido and Adekunle Gold.
- The match garnered significant attention in Nigeria and was broadcast in multiple locations, including Lagos, with watch parties and digital billboards.
Chester fundraiser completes 10th marathon in five months: A Chester man has completed his 10th marathon in just five months to raise vital funds for an autism ...
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Adrian Lehmann dies unexpectedly of a heart attack at the age of 34: Marathon runner Adrian Lehmann was the great hope of the Swiss Athletics Association ...
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Jeannie Rice, 76, Breaks Her Own Age-Group World Record at London Marathon: She ran 3:33:27, averaging 8:08 per mile pace.
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A teenager with Down's syndrome has received a Guinness World Record after completing the London Marathon. Watch the moment Lloyd crossed the finish line: www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-68851567
Our #MondayMotivator today is… Kenenisa Bekele. At the age of 41, the Ethiopian is experiencing his third spring and came second in the London Marathon with a time of ... Show more #masters #bestager #altersklasse #marathon #londonmarathon #runnersworldde #darumlaufenwir
London Marathoner Drinks Glass of Wine At Every Mile and Still Crosses Finish Line
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Quick Glance: London Marathon participant honored after wine challenge goes viral
- Tom Gilbey enjoyed a glass of wine upon completing each mile of the London Marathon.
- During the race, he stopped 25 times to taste a glass of wine and guess its vintage, grape type, and country of origin.
- "It’s my first experience of this going absolutely mad and I feel very honored," he told the PA news agency.
- He was highly motivated during the marathon by the prospect of a sip of wine after every mile.
Adidas dominates the podium at the 2024 London Marathon: In the battle of the super shoes, Adidas surges ahead of Nike with the Adios Pro Evo 1 dominating the ...
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London Marathon: Olympic champion Jepchirchir wins women's race: Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya pulled away late to win the London Marathon women’s ...
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Quick Glance: Jepchirchir Sets New Record, Claims Victory at London Marathon
- Jepchirchir won the 44th London Marathon, breaking the women's-only world record. She crossed the finish line in front of Buckingham Palace in two hours, 16 minutes, and 16 seconds.
- Munyao clinched the men's race in 2:04.01, marking his most significant career triumph. Bekele secured the second position with a time of 2:04.15.
- The participation of around 50,000 runners made this edition of the London Marathon the largest event along the River Thames.
Have you always wanted to be on the cover of RUNNER’S World, like our colleague Martin?! You are the woman/man, so come by our stand at the Hamburg Marathon ... Show more #hamburg #hamburgmarathon #runnersworldde #darumlaufenwir
In a commendable achievement, against the odds, Lloyd Martin has created history by becoming the youngest runner with Down syndrome to complete the London ... Show more www.indiatimes.com/news/world/london-marathon-19-year-old-with-down-syndrome-sets-new-guinness-world-record-632996.html
Who is Emile Cairess?: Find out more about Emile Cairess, the third-place finisher at the 2024 London Marathon who is on course for the Paris Olympic Games.
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'How I won the Manchester Marathon': Before January this year, Charlie Arnell had never run for longer than two hours. Last weekend ...
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Chinese runner's win is revoked after investigation into Beijing Half Marathon: The results of Beijing’s half marathon were canceled after an investigation found ...
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Quick Glance: Scandal at Beijing Half Marathon: 4 Runners Disqualified
- Following an unusual finish at the Beijing Half Marathon, the top finishers were disqualified as three runners from Africa seemingly made way for a Chinese competitor to win.
- The finish line incident caused a commotion, prompting questions about why the three other runners appeared to yield the victory to He.
- Subsequent to the investigation, all four runners were disqualified for the pacemakers deliberately slowing down in the final two kilometers of the race, aiding He's victory.
- Confirmation was provided by the organizers that although Xtep invited Mnangat, Keter, and Hailu as pacemakers, they were mistakenly registered as ordinary competitors.
The sports badge in discussion: Tacheles talked: Is the German sports badge a discontinued model or is it coming back into fashion?
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London Marathon: Mutiso Munyao gives Kenya another win: Alexander Mutiso Munyao denied 41-year-old Kenenisa Bekele a first London Marathon victory by pulling ...
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Jepchirchir runs world record for all-women race: Hendrik Pfeiffer and Johannes Motschmann created a novelty in London, Peres Jepchirchir ran a new world record ...
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This Boston Marathon runner couldn’t figure out why strangers were screaming his name. That is…until he spotted her in the crowd. 🥹 #sportskind
Chinese half-marathon gold medalist stripped after African runners slowed: Video: Beijing's half-marathon gold medalist He Jie disqualified after three runners ...
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Doctors Removed a Cancerous Tumor From His Kidney. Eight Months Later, He Ran the Boston Marathon.
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Why two EastEnders stars are running the London Marathon: EastEnders are setting a new pace with their storylines as Jay and Honey take on the London Marathon ...
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Woman with MS to run London Marathon for eighth time: A Newbury woman is gearing up to run the London Marathon for the eighth time.
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The London Marathon runners proud to be last: Fred Tomlinson completes Sunday's race on Monday at the alternative finish line for slower runners.
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From tight calves to lost toenails, racing takes its toll on the body – something you'll currently be navigating, if you ran the London Marathon on Sunday ... Show more www.runnersworld.com/uk/gear/a43451395/post-marathon-recovery-deals/
Instagram Icon Davis Clarke Ran 2:56 at the Boston Marathon—and of Course He Was Locked In
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Buoyed by Crowd, Father-Son Duo Runs 2:55 at Boston: Shaun and Shamus Evans averaged 6:42 per mile pace.
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These Celebrities Are Running the 2024 London Marathon: A number of notable names will take on 26.2 miles in London on Sunday.
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What is the London Marathon route?: There's nothing quite like running the London Marathon – and to help you prepare, we've broken down each section of the ...
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Paid articlePaid London Marathon pays tribute to last year's winner Kelvin Kiptum, who died in car crash
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What is the London Marathon route?: There's nothing quite like running the London Marathon – and to help you prepare, we've broken down each section of the ...
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2024 Boston Marathon: Des Linden celebrates another race finish: The 2018 winner came out of the gate strong but slowed noticeably on the second half of the ...
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The Best Workouts to Find Your Race Pace: Whether you have a 5K, 10K, half, or full marathon on deck, here’s how to determine your goal pace for race day with ...
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Beijing Race Under Scrutiny As Video Suggests Runners Helped Chinese Winner: Organizers are investigating the results of the Beijing Half Marathon ...
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Quick Glance: Investigation Launched After Beijing Half Marathon Finish
- Following the finish of the Beijing Half Marathon, the results are now under scrutiny due to the peculiar behavior displayed by three runners from Kenya and Ethiopia.
- A Chinese runner overtook the others, as seen in a recorded livestream of the Beijing Half Marathon. The remaining three runners - Willy Mnangat and Robert Keter from Kenya, and Dejene Hailu from Ethiopia - followed closely behind, with He claiming the first place.
- The organizers of the half-marathon are currently examining the results after a video of the finish circulated online, prompting many to question the intention of the three African runners to slow down.
- The winner secured the first place with a time of 1 hour 3 minutes 44 seconds. Mnangat, Keter, and Hailu shared the second place, one second later.
Boston Marathon updates: Rainbow-Cooper takes women’s race: Sisay Lemma of Ethiopia ran alone for most of the Boston Marathon to win in 2 hours, 6 minutes ...
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Chinese Half-Marathon Champion Is Disqualified—Along With Runners Who Let Him Win
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How the Celebrities and Notables Ran at the 2024 Boston Marathon: Zdeno Chara and Meb are a few of the big names that toed the line in Hopkinton this year.
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London Marathon 2024's fastest celebrities as Adele Roberts sets record: There were a number of celebrities that enjoyed good times on the London Marathon course ...
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Father of Slain Children Runs Boston Marathon, Raises $75,000: When Patrick Clancy crossed the finish line of the Boston Marathon in just under four hours ...
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Stevenage 'fridge marathon runner' proposes to girlfriend on mile 25: Daniel Fairbrother got more than a medal after the London Marathon - he also got a fiancee.
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These Are the Fastest Shoes of the 2024 Boston Marathon: Here are the top men’s and women’s shoes at the 2024 Boston Marathon.
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Vienna Marathon: An Ethiopian wins, a Viennese wins: The Ethiopian Chala Regasa won the 41st Vienna City Marathon. The best Austrian was Mario Bauernfeind ...
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What to know ahead of this year’s London Marathon: More than 50,000 people are expected to finish this weekend’s London Marathon, a record number over the course ...
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London Marathon 2024: World record-holder Tigst Assefa aiming for record time: Ethiopia's world record-holder Tigst Assefa says she is "here to win" her maiden ...
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Fridge-wearing marathon runner gets down on one knee: Daniel ran the London Marathon wearing a household fridge and proposed to his girlfriend en route.
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Who is Emile Cairess?: Find out more about Emile Cairess, the third-place finisher at the 2024 London Marathon who is on course for the Paris Olympic Games.
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Chris Packham holds head in hands as he cringes at Matt Hancock’s London Marathon video
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Shakespeare's birthday inspires a sonnet marathon reading at Saint Anselm College
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Chichester: Soldier uses university to train for Sahara marathon: Paul Carney ran a 250km race in the Sahara Desert after training at the University of ...
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For a Heartbroken Community, a Race Is Reason for Celebration: The 2024 Maui Marathon was a memorial run for the 101 people lost in the fires in Lahaina.
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Here's what you can get for FREE with your London Marathon 2024 medal: From free burgers to Epsom salts and even a dip in Brockwell lido, here's what you can get ...
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Paid articlePaid Hardest Geezer Russ Cook completes London Marathon after Africa run: Russell Cook, nicknamed “Hardest Geezer”, has completed the London Marathon.
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Derby's Gogglebox Siddiqui brothers complete 'incredible' experience: The stars were praised as they shared details of the event, saying 'what a day'
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Creeslough: Man injured in garage explosion completes marathon : Dylan McGee's leg was crushed by rubble after the explosion and had to get plates and bolts ...
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Family pays tribute to 'wonderful' mum, 22, who died after being found at home: Mum-of-two Amy Greenwood, 22, tragically died just hours after suffering a severe ...
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Stokie dad who went blind days after getting married to take on London Marathon: Ryan Malbon will be joined by a guide runner for the gruelling course
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These Celebrities Are Running the 2024 London Marathon: A number of notable names will take on 26.2 miles in London on Sunday.
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2024 Boston Marathon: Sara Hall spent her birthday running to a 15th-place finish
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Joel Dommett cheered on by wife and baby as he runs London Marathon as Piranha: The Masked Singer host Joel Dommett had the support of his wife, Hannah Cooper ...
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Results and Highlights From the 2024 London Marathon: Over 50,000 runners registered for the race around the U.K. capital.
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Congratulations to Hellen Obiri, Sharon Lokedi and Edna kiplagat for their magnificent performance at the Boston marathon.#WomenInSports #BostonMarathon2024
The race is set for Sunday, after a particularly wet start to April: www.standard.co.uk/news/london/london-marathon-weather-forecast-met-office-b1152670.html
'My family laughed that I'd lose weight - now I'm running London Marathon': Sharon Guest-Barker, from Bradwell, will fulfil a dream when she runs the 2024 London ...
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"I must leave now. I've got a match to get to!"
Sir Jim Ratcliffe lined up for his eighth London Marathon in the morning and then faced a race ... Show more
Marathon running is being “redefined” after Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir set a women's only world-record time in the London Marathon ... Show more www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0hsbwb2
The celebrities who ran the 2024 London Marathon and their times: Are you faster than these celebrity runners?
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Wolverhampton marathon runner 'blown over' by reaction to last place: Film of Lynda Elmore finishing last in the Manchester Marathon has been watched by millions ...
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London Marathon to award wheelchair and non-disabled athletes equal prize money: In a global first for equality in sports, wheelchair athletes and non-disabled ...
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Sportshour - Kiko conquers London - Kiko conquers London - BBC Sounds: Catch up on your favourite BBC radio show from your favourite DJ right here ...
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#VantageThisWeek : A video circulating on social media shows three African runners letting their Chinese competitor win the Beijing half marathon by throwing the race ... Show more
The Best Half Marathon Workouts to Get You Faster for Race Day: Add some variety to your training with these half marathon workouts designed for beginner ...
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Results and Highlights from the 2024 Boston Marathon: It’s warm and sunny for the 128th edition of the race.
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London Marathon photos: Fundraisers run as minions and camels: More than 50,000 people are running through the capital, many in fancy dress.
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