Christopher Kelsall
Runner, writer, race director, coach, website-guy and Lydiard advocate.
Olympic silver medallist Kara Goucher suffering from runner’s dystonia
Olympic silver medallist, Kara Goucher, is suffering from a condition called runner’s dystonia. It seems to affect her coordination while running. She has also shared that walking has been an issue. On Instagram and Facebook she shared that she...
Laura Muir to miss DNA Athletics indoor meet in Glasgow due to injury
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Laura Muir has injured her back. The Scottish middle-distance runner was expected to compete in the DNA Athletics indoor meet. The event takes place at the Emirates Arena, in Glasgow Saturday, February 5th....
World champion Noah Lyles targets fast finish to indoor season at Müller Indoor Grand...
Double world champion Noah Lyles (USA) headlines the men’s 60m at the Müller Indoor Grand Prix Birmingham – a World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold meeting – at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham on 19 February.
The 24-year-old Olympic 200m bronze...
Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50km race opens to age-groupers
The Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50km race that takes place in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa on March 6, 2022, is back and will now include age-group athletes. Previously the event was an invite-only race for elite athletes. However,...
Gabriela DeBues-Stafford continues assault on Canadian record book
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Gabriela DeBues-Stafford continues her assault on the Canadian record book, by bringing down the 3000m national record to an all-time record of 8:33.92.
She ran the record at the Ocean Breeze Athletics Complex in...
Is Canada about to experience a post-pandemic performance surge in outdoor track?
According to Douglas Clement on the website Vancouver Sun Harry Jerome Track Classic, post-pandemic, Canada may have a banner year on the tracks. Once the pandemic ebbs, Clement, a retired physician, suggests it may now have after two years...
Marcell Jacobs wins in return to competition, Shelby Houlihan clocks a 4:03; continues her...
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Marcell Jacobs wins 60m race in return
Italy's Marcell Jacobs returned to competition for the first time since dropping jaws by winning gold at the Tokyo Olympic Games in the 100m event. This...
The Hellen Obiri interview: moving “On,” Olympic medals, and tackling the marathon
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Kenyan distance runner, Hellen Obiri, is moving "On" to the On brand team and she is moving up to the marathon distance from her most competitive event at 5000m. The two-time Olympic...
The Kate Current interview: gymnastics, engineering, and university goals
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Kate Current is a Canadian athlete who at this time specialises in competing over the middle distances. Current is attending Western University in London, Ontario, where she is studying engineering. Saturday, January...
Athletics Canada extends deadline for annual nominations
Athletics Canada Because of all the amazing performances by Canadian athletes, coaches, and officials in 2021, we are giving you more time to submit your nominations for the Athletics Canada Annual Awards, covering the calendar year of 2021.
The Athletics...
