Christopher Kelsall
Runner, writer, race director, coach, website-guy and Lydiard advocate.
Notice of charge for doping: Kenyan Hillary Kipchirchir Chepkwony sanctioned
Kenyan Hillary Kipchirchir Chepkwony has been served a notice of charge by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU).
The 26-year-old marathon runner received a provisional suspension on Tuesday, December 9. The AIU continues to keep an eye on Kenyan athletes...
Joshua Cheptegei and Sutume Asefa Kebede to race the Kolkata 25K
The legendary Joshua Cheptegei and women’s defending champion Sutume Asefa Kebede of Ethiopia will race to better the world standings in this year’s Tata Steel World 25K in Kolkata on December 21.
In a significant move inspired by Kolkata’s...
Long jump’s new take off zone: Fouled out due to athlete protestations
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What is that aphorism about the many governing the few and the few governing the many leading to chaos (or bad marketing decisions)?
World Athletics proposed and trialled a change in the long...
Molly Born and Futsum Zienasellassie win Sacramento California International Marathon
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The California International Marathon, which takes place in Sacramento, CA, is a popular race for Americans as the course is fast, and for many years it has acted as a qualifier for...
Kenyans John Korir and Joyciline Jepkosgei sweep the 2025 Valencia Marathon
Kenyans John Korir and Joyciline Jepkosgei won the Valencia Marathon on Sunday in the times of 2:02:24 and 2:14:00, respectively.
Men's race
Korir produced a dominating win against his fellow competitors at the Valencia Marathon. He crossed the finish line...
Operation Puncture: The case of the 23 Chinese swimmers won’t go away as WADA...
German investigative journalist Hajo Seppelt posted on social media, "US Senators question WADA's efforts to find leaker in CHN swimming case." WADA stated that they are seeking to determine how the leak occurred and what the real motivation behind...
Kenyan Sheila Chelangat suspended for six year for testing positive for EPO, the red...
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Kenyan distance runner Shelia Chelangat has been banned by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for a period of six years.
She was initially served with a provisional suspension in May 2025. While...
Organizational chaos: Is USA Track & Field eating itself alive?
It is alleged that USA Track & Field (USATF) is eating itself alive. There are allegations of "abuse of power," infighting, and the sudden removal of board members. The organization appears to be at a critical juncture in its...
Doping: Valencia Marathon has invited former doper despite policy stating otherwise
What happens if Lilian Kasait Rengeruk of Kenya wins or runs a sub-2:15 marathon in Valencia this Sunday?
In September 2022, it was announced that Rengeruk had been banned from athletics for a period of 10 months. The doping...
Korir or Lemma, Jepchirchir or Rengeruk for the win in Valencia: Americans Bates, D’Amato,...
The 2025 Valencia Marathon organizers have confirmed the initial list of international athletes who will be running in the Ciudad del running on December 7. The goal is to maintain Valencia's position among the world’s elite athletics competitions; therefore,...
