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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.
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.
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...
Kipyegon leads all-star Kenyan team for WRRC Riga 23
The multiple world record-holder has been named on Kenya’s team for the championships; the 29-year-old will be contesting the road mile in the Latvian capital in what will be her first ever road raceShe is joined in that event by teammates Nelly Chepchirchir, who recently set a 1500m PB of 3:56.72 i...
Mountain Running World Cup: Muthoni, Murigi to clash in Spain
Muthoni, who leads the women’s World Cup standings, could add some important points to her tally, possibly putting the competition out of reachShe will face strong competition from her compatriot Murigi, who has consistently placed in the top 10 in her outings this year...
Mayr and Kipngeno prove unbeatable at Vertical Nasego
Starting in Casto, the runners began climbing on roads and good trails before the mountain path became ever steeper and more technical as it wound its way to the finish lineConditions were warm, but a few clouds in the sky made it near perfect for the runners.
Lokedi, Obiri, Jepchirchir and Kosgei to clash in New York
Lokedi won the World Athletics Elite Platinum Label road race on her marathon debut last year, pulling away in the final two miles to finish in 2:23:23Obiri is a two-time world 5000m champion who earlier this year won the Boston Marathon on her second attempt at the distance...
World Athletics Championships Budapest 23 medals unveiled
The event's organisers, who have already incorporated several distinctive features into the organisational work, aimed to ensure the medals were truly one-of-a-kindOn one side of the medals, the central figure is the logo of the WCH Budapest 23: the Statue of Liberty atop Gellért Hill, a prominent a...
Defending champions Kipruto, Chepngetich face strong fields in Chicago
Kelvin Kiptum – the second-fastest man in history – will make his US marathon debut in ChicagoDefending champion Ruth Chepngetich will take on London Marathon champion Sifan Hassan
Defending champions Yehualaw and Kipruto face strong opponents in London
In addition to that stellar trio, Olympic 5000m and 10,000m champion Sifan Hassan will be making her marathon debut, taking on former track rivals Genzebe Dibaba and Almaz Ayana.