Christopher Kelsall
Runner, writer, race director, coach, website-guy and Lydiard advocate.
Hellen Obiri and Jacob Kiplimo take the New York City Half Marathon
For Kenyan Hellen Obiri of Kenya and Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo it was a winning day in their New York City Half Marathon debutes. winning in 1:07:21 and 1:01:31, respectively.
FACT: Ugandan long distance runner Jacob Kiplimo has won the...
Two new champions crowned at the Comox Valley RV Half Marathon
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"Beauty is a short-lived tyranny."— Socrates
What did Socrates know anyway? It is a rhetorical question. His most notable quotes were in fact, about him knowing nothing. For example, "I am the wisest...
Four Kenyan athletes suspended, removed from team prior to competing in Birmingham Commonwealth Games
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Kenyan Purity Changwony has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU). Three others were also suspended before competing at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
Changwony, a 33-year-old marathon runner had her suspension...
Faith Kipyegon ready to open Diamond League title defense in the 1500m
Faith Kipyegon, the legendary Kenyan 1500m runner is back for another season and Diamond League title attempt. Her first meet will happen Friday, May 5 during the Doha Diamond League.
Kipyegon is the two-time Olympic and world champion gold...
Uganda invades New York; Hellen Obiri to make her mark on the roads
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Uganda has arrived on the international athletics scene and two of the very best athletes in the world are about to go head-to-head in New York City. The New York City Half...
Russia’s participation continues to be a major issue for various sports
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Fencing
The women's foil International Fencing Federation (FIE) World Cup to take place in Tauberbischofsheim, Germany in March has been cancelled due to the decision to allow Russia and Belarus to compete.
Even though...
Shotputter Raven Saunders missed three tests in 12 months, out until 2024
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Raven Saunders, shot put silver medallist from the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games has been suspended for 18 months after missing three whereabouts failures in 12-month period. Missing three tests in 12 months is...
Vienna City Marathon: Strong women’s field includes 5k world record holder Senbere Teferi
Senbere Teferi, the 5k world record holder, is among a group of African runners who form a strong women’s elite field at the Vienna City Marathon. Austria’s major road running event will be staged for the 40th time and...
Jessica Hull continues torrid record breaking run with new 3000m Oceania record
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It was a record-setting night for Australian Jessica Hull at the 2023 Sydney Track Classic on Saturday night at the Sydney Olympic Park.
Hull won the Australian 3000m title in the time of...
The “fast” Comox Valley RV Half Marathon goes Sunday, followed by the new McLean...
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The Comox Valley RV Half Marathon goes Sunday in Courtenay, BC and as usual a local competitive field is assembling.
Currently, the top runners are former University of Victoria Vike athletes Jackson Bocksnick...
