Christopher Kelsall
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...
World Athletics seeks broadcaster for their marquee events
World Athletics has put out a Request for Information (RFI) as they seek out a host broadcaster for five years from 2025 to 2029 for World Athletics events. Following the RFI process will be a Request for Proposal (RFP)...
USADA partners with new paperless anti-doping system called MODOC
Paperless technology will be implemented by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) in an effort to streamline the sample collection process.
USADA claims that the MODOC — "a digitized, fully integrated system to plan, execute and document ‘In-Competition’ and ‘Out-of-Competition’...
Ruth Chepngetich successfully defends Nagoya Women’s Marathon crown in 2:18:08
Kenyan, Ruth Chepngetich, successfully defended her Nagoya Women’s Marathon title Sunday morning in Japan with a 2:18:08 performance.
The Nagoya Women’s Marathon 2023 was held Sunday, March 12 in Japan (Saturday night North America). Chepngetich successfully defended her title, winning...
Papa Massata Diack given five-year prison sentence by Paris Court of Appeal
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The Paris Court of Appeal has given a five-year prison sentence to Senegal's Papa Massata Diack.
The former marketing consultant of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF, now World Athletics) was convicted in...
Book review: The Perfect Medicine: How Running Makes Us Healthier and Happier
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Title: The Perfect Medicine: How Running Makes Us Healthier and Happier
Author: Dr. Brodie Ramin
Pages: 216
ISBN: 20210167513 (paperback)
ISBN: 2021016770X (ebook)
Publisher: Dundurn Press, Toronto, Ontario, www.dundurn.com
The review
Canadian physician, Dr. Brodie Ramin, grew up in various...