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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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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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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.
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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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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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.
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 completes race after tasting 25 glasses of wine: Professional wine seller Tom Gilbey drank 25 glasses of wine during the 26.2-mile route.
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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.
'Very unwell' King Charles' funeral plans reportedly being updated amid cancer battle: 'It's not good'
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Quick Glance: King Charles III to Resume Public Duties Next Week
- King Charles III will return to his public duties next week following recovery from cancer treatment.
- Accompanied by Queen Camilla, he will visit a cancer treatment center to meet specialists and patients.
- The King will fulfill upcoming engagements and host Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako for a state visit in June.
- No further specifics on his health condition were disclosed, but he is grateful for the opportunity to resume public duties.
Faraz Tahir, security guard who died trying to stop Bondi Junction Westfield attacker, remembered as 'national hero'
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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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British Teen Becomes Youngest Person with Down Syndrome To Complete a Marathon: When Lloyd Martin crossed the finish line with a time of 6:46:10 ...
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Paid articlePaid Chasing the course record in Hamburg: Seven runners will start this year's Hamburg Marathon with best times of under 2:05 hours. " All info
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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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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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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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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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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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Matthew Flinders: Navy funeral plan for explorer who named Australia: Matthew Flinders, who named Australia, is due to be buried in Lincolnshire this summer.
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‘You will always be our beautiful boy,’ father tells mourners at funeral of schoolboy Shay Lynch (7)
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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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Community gathers for funeral of beloved Newport man: Hundreds lined the streets of Newport today to celebrate the life of the beloved Tank Oo ...
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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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Paid articlePaid Community gathers to mourn beloved man who died in crash: A large funeral is set to take place this morning to mourn a man who died in a crash on Usk road.
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Doctors Removed a Cancerous Tumor From His Kidney. Eight Months Later, He Ran the Boston Marathon.
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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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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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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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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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London Marathon pays tribute to last year's winner Kelvin Kiptum, who died in car crash
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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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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 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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Instagram Icon Davis Clarke Ran 2:56 at the Boston Marathon—and of Course He Was Locked In
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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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Chinese Half-Marathon Champion Is Disqualified—Along With Runners Who Let Him Win
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A Russian Orthodox priest who took part in services for Navalny is suspended by the patriarch
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Five star Gerda Steyn blitzes Two Oceans record to win ultra-marathon: It was Gerda Steyn’s fifth successive Two Oceans Marathon win, becoming the first athlete ...
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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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How to perfect your marathon taper – 11 tips for marathon runners of all experience levels
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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 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 ...
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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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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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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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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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Villagers prepare
for Joanna’s funeral: KUCHING: Able Seaman I Joanna Felicia Rohna (pic), who perished in the crash involving two navy helicopters in Lumut ...
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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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Chris Packham holds head in hands as he cringes at Matt Hancock’s London Marathon video
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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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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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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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How Many Miles in a 5K? Plus Other Common Race Questions—Answered: How many miles is a 5K? How long is a marathon? Here are the answers to questions about common ...
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The best London Marathon pubs within a mile of the finish line: Six of the best hostelries within a short hobble of the finish line
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How to Watch the 2024 Boston Marathon: How to watch, start times, and race previews for the 2024 Boston Marathon on April 15.
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Raworth on the Run: ‘How I’m trying to outrun the Marathon Demons’: In this month’s column, BBC broadcaster and serial marathoner Sophie Raworth looks at the ...
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According to a survey, the majority consider the Matura format to be outdated: According to the survey by the tutoring institute Lernquadrat, more than half of ...
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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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Paid articlePaid 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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Hardest Geezer Russ Cook completes London Marathon after Africa run: Russell Cook, nicknamed “Hardest Geezer”, has completed the London Marathon.
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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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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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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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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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Patrick Clancy to run Boston Marathon in memory of his slain children: Clancy will be running to raise money for the Boston Children’s Hospital through its Miles ...
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Quick Glance: Father to Run Boston Marathon for Slain Children
- Patrick Clancy, father of three slain children, will run the Boston Marathon in their honor.
- Clancy is raising funds for the Boston Children's Hospital through the Miles for Miracles team.
- He has already surpassed his $25,000 fundraising goal, reaching over $31,000.
- Clancy details memories of his children and the heartbreaking loss on his fundraising page.
London and Manchester Marathons to be held on the same day next year: A predicament is on the cards for UK marathoners as the two biggest marathons in the ...
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Life in Surrey's 'poshest village' where residents 'not snobby just friendly': Surrey's poshest 'chocolate box village' was named based on access ...
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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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Paid articlePaid 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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Shakespeare's birthday inspires a sonnet marathon reading at Saint Anselm College
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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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