Christopher Kelsall
Runner, writer, race director, coach, website-guy and Lydiard advocate.
First-ever Damascus Marathon completed peacefully in the holy city, amid war
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While in some parts of the world, November 11 is a recognized holiday to mark the end of WW1, the most deadly war in modern history. And now the day has taken...
Thetis Lake Relays, the start of the Thetis Lake Triple, goes Friday
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While the northern hemisphere is deep into cross-country season, there are still some lingering marathons like Valencia and Sacramento among others that are on tap. In Victoria, British Columbia on Vancouver Island...
Keely Hodgkinson lines up for 800m at Birmingham World Indoor Tour Final in 2023
Keely Hodgkinson is set to return to the scene of her brilliant British Indoor 800m record next year when she lines up in the Birmingham World Indoor Tour Final at the Utilita Arena on Saturday, February 25.
The 20-year-old World,...
Luz Long’s 1936 silver medal auctioned off for $488,435
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The German long jumper Carl "Luz" Ludwig Long who befriended Jesse Owens during the 1936 Olympic Games during the Nazi reign had his silver medal auctioned off for $488,435 USD.
Long was killed...
Marathon turns to cross-country season as fall turns to winter, various national championships on...
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USATF Winter Championships
The USATF National Club Cross Country Championships will be taking place in San Francisco on Saturday, December 10 in Golden Gate Park. Five races will be contested: masters women 6K,...
Feron Wallace interview: 2022 BC High School Cross Country Championships
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Feron Wallace from Kamloops finished second in the junior girls race at the 2022 BC High School Cross Country Championships. She came back from fifth place midway through the race to finish...
Bernardo Sada and Sam May interviews: 2022 BC High School Cross Country Championships
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Bernardo Sada and Sam May, both juniors raced in the 2022 BC High School Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Nov. 5. Charli Mlotshwa won that junior race, but Sada and May went...
Ella Ballard interview: 2022 BC High School Cross Country Championships
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Victoria,s Ella Ballard finished second in the 20222 BC High School Cross Country Championships. The Prairie Inn Harrier club member and Royal Bay Secondary student takes us through her race, tactics, and where...
Daniel do Nascimento at New York City Marathon
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Daniel do Nascimento at New York City Marathon led the 2022 New York City Marathon for 32K or 20 miles before collapsing on the road. The Brazilian had emerged from the portable toilets at 18 miles to continue his...
Charli Mlotshwa interview: 2022 BC High School Cross Country Championships
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Charli Mlotshwa with Oak Bay High School won the Junior boys race with a pack-running start, then unloaded his big aerobic engine to gap the field. He will competing at the 2022...
