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Forget Boston and New York – London Marathon is the best race for one simple reason
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Forget Boston and New York – London Marathon is the best race for one simple reason
independent.co.uk/voices/london-marathon-best-race-tower-bridge-b2190924.html
Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya plays for 60 hours in Times Square, breaking marathon record
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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.
Swiss runner Lehmann dies after heart attack: Shortly before the 2024 Zurich Marathon, Swiss marathon runner Adrian Lehmann died as a result of a heart attack ...
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Emile Cairess claims third at the 2024 London Marathon: Cairess thundered to a podium position while fellow Brit Mahamed Mahamed followed his footsteps in fourth ...
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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.
Verstappen also wins in China - fourth victory in the fifth race: The Red Bull driver and world champion for the past three seasons is once again the measure of ...
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Quick Glance: Chinese Grand Prix: Drama for Verstappen's Victory March?
- The Chinese Grand Prix could bring drama to Formula 1, and Red Bull's Max Verstappen isn't a guaranteed winner.
- The track is unknown and coated with thin asphalt, causing uncertain driving conditions.
- McLaren's Lando Norris secured the pole for the sprint race after a rainy qualifying session that challenged drivers.
- Practices revealed unusual names at the top, hinting at an entertaining race ahead.
Runners Disqualified After Competitor Was Allowed to Win Race: Three runners seemed to allow Chinese runner He Jie to finish ahead of them at the Beijing Half ...
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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.
London Marathon: Runner with Down's syndrome gets youngest record: Lloyd Martin's London Marathon run makes him the youngest in his disability category to finish ...
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Adidas dominates the podium at the 2024 London Marathon: In the battle of the super shoes, Adidas surges ahead of Nike with the Adios Evo Pro 1 dominating the ...
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Beijing half marathon: Organisers investigating controversial finish: Organisers of the Beijing half marathon will investigate allegations that three African ...
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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.
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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Formula 1: Zhou Guanyu bursts into tears after Shanghai race!: What emotional scenes! After the Chinese driver crosses the finish line, tears stream down his ...
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Alexander Munyao Wins Men’s Race at the 2024 London Marathon: Alexander Munyao won the 2024 London Marathon, while legendary Kenenisa Bekele finished second in a ...
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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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'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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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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Doctors Removed a Cancerous Tumor From His Kidney. Eight Months Later, He Ran the Boston Marathon.
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Des Linden Finishes 16th at the Boston Marathon: It was the 11th time the American fan favorite has crossed the line on Boylston Street.
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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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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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Lemma wins the Boston Marathon after a fantastic solo effort: Sisay Lemma stormed towards victory in the 128th Boston Marathon. In the women's category ...
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Chinese Half-Marathon Champion Is Disqualified—Along With Runners Who Let Him Win
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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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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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Everything you need to know about the London Marathon 2025 ballot: London Marathon 2025 ballot. Here's how to enter – plus your other entry routes explained if ...
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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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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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Fridge-carrying runner proposes during the London Marathon: Daniel Fairbrother stops to asks girlfriend Hayley to marry him as she watched the race at Big Ben.
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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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Could we see a new women’s-only world record at the 2024 London Marathon?: The 2024 London Marathon will host one of the strongest elite women’s fields in its ...
runnersworld.com/uk/news/a60410379/elite-women-at-london-marathon/
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.
runnersworld.com/uk/news/a38710837/emile-cairess/
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Hellen Obiri Defends Her Title and Wins the 2024 Boston Marathon: Obiri, of Kenya, ran a time of 2:22:37 to win Boston for the second straight year.
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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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Chris Packham holds head in hands as he cringes at Matt Hancock’s London Marathon video
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Chala Regasa and Nazret Weldu are way ahead in Vienna: The winning duo of the Vienna City Marathon 2024 crossed the finish line with a clear lead ...
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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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The 2024 London Marathon – in numbers: From record-breaking fundraising figures to the age of the oldest particpant, we've picked out the top numbers from this ...
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Petros and Mayer set track records in Hanover: Even windy conditions couldn't stop Amanal Petros and Domenika Mayer at the Hannover Marathon ...
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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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Hardest Geezer Russ Cook completes London Marathon after Africa run: Russell Cook, nicknamed “Hardest Geezer”, has completed the London Marathon.
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Sara Hall Finishes 15th at the 2024 Boston Marathon: On her 41st birthday, the veteran marathoner placed second American—and raised funds for women in Ethiopia.
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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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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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10 of the best marathons around the world: Want to merge your love of running and adventure? Here's our guide to the best global marathons.
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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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Brother of 22-year-old who died from an asthma attack runs London Marathon in his sister's memory
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Formula 1 | Ex-driver calls for Lance Stroll to be fired immediately: “Worst drivers in the field”
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Critical triple-header up as Final Four race hits fever pitch: Petro Gazz will have the easiest assignment among three teams trying to wriggle out of a logjam ...
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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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Emma Bates Repeats as Top American at 2024 Boston Marathon: Her time was 5 minutes slower than last year, but coming off injury, she’s counting it as a victory.
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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 UK capital.
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Hellen Obiri Defends Her Title and Wins the 2024 Boston Marathon: Obiri, of Kenya, ran a time of 2:22:37 to win Boston for the second straight year.
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Formula 1: Nico Hülkenberg sets a sad record - Haas driver draws level with legend
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Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan divide fans as they show off extravagant hallway: Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan have created their 'dream home' in ...
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'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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The celebrities who ran the 2024 London Marathon and their times: Are you faster than these celebrity runners?
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Instagram Icon Davis Clarke Ran 2:56 at the Boston Marathon—and of Course He Was Locked In
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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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Sisay Lemma Hangs On for Men’s Title at 2024 Boston Marathon: The Ethiopian ran 2:06:17 for the victory at the 2024 Boston Marathon.
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Atmospheric marathon Sunday in Bonn: Only 14 seconds separated the two fastest runners at the 2024 Bonn Marathon. In the end, Kenyan Patrick Ereng won ...
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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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Stroll explains why China F1 penalty felt like "a joke": Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll has explained why he thought his penalty for tagging Daniel ...
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Tyler Butterfield shines as Bermuda flag flies at Boston Marathon: Former Olympian Tyler Butterfield produced a sparkling performance to finish just outside the ...
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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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Scandal in Beijing: Fraud in the half marathon - China's best runner disqualified
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Julia Mayer runs. And runs. And runs. How does her body cope?: The marathon record holder runs up to 240 kilometers in training weeks. She has the courage to ...
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Mark Zuckerberg Ran an Impressive 5K Just 5 Months After ACL Surgery: On Sunday, Mark Zuckerberg lined up for the Stanford Medicine My Heart Counts 5K and ...
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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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Speed check 'marathon' to be held throughout Belgium on Friday: Starting at 06:00 am on Friday, speed checks will be stepped up nationwide and last for 24 hours.
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Michael Jordan Was So Fired Up Over Tyler Reddick's Hectic Win at Talladega: The 23XI Racing owner was in attendance at Talladega, and he was over the moon after ...
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Meb Is Back at Boston with a Time Goal—and Super Shoes: New Balance has partnered with Meb Keflezighi, who will run the Boston Marathon this year to mark the ...
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Rosberg expresses bitter suspicion: crisis and taunts are wearing down record world champion Hamilton
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Rotterdam Marathon: We’ll run race of our lives in honour of Kelvin Kiptum, says Kenneth Kipkemoi
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Moment oldest and youngest London Marathon runners meet, separated by 63-year age gap
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Alina Reh starts the new Mainz half marathon: Alina Reh will also be at the start of the newly designed Mainz Half Marathon on the first weekend in May ...
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