Christopher Kelsall
Runner, writer, race director, coach, website-guy and Lydiard advocate.
USATF LA Grand Prix: Sha’Carri Richardson runs a 10.99 second 100 metre sprint
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Sha'Carri Richardson sprinted to a strong season-opening 100 metre performance Sunday at the LA Grand Prix, clocking a 10.99 second run.
Fellow American Kayla White also ran a season best, finishing in...
The 16th Mattoni Half Marathon Olomouc witnesses a double Spanish celebration, with Robles breaking...
On Saturday, over 30 elite athletes from 10 European countries raced hard at the at the 16th Mattoni Half Marathon. It was a festival with 13,000 runners from over 60 countries.
The men's race
From the gun, four favourites broke...
Doris Lemngole was disqualified from NCAA Championships 5000m for stepping off the track
Doris Lemngole, representing Alabama during the NCAA Championships 5000 metres, was in the winning position when she stepped off the track and over the rail. She apparently ran several steps on the inside of the field. She was removed...
Matthew Travaglini interview at 2026 Victoria Track Classic
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Matthew Travaglini won the 2026 Victoria Track Classic 3000m. The Calgary resident narrowly edged out UVic Vike Jaxon Kuchar 8:09 to 8:09.92 (results in progress). Next up is the Harry Jerome Track...
Madelyn Eybergen interview at 2026 Victoria Track Classic
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Madelyn Eybergen, who runs for the University of Victoria Vikes, raced the 5000m event at the 2026 Victoria Track Classic at Centennial Stadium. She won in a time of 15:30, while aiming...
Madelyn Eybergen wins the 2026 Victoria Track Classic 5000m in a new personal best...
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University of Victoria Vike Madelyn Eybergen won the 2026 Victoria Track Classic 5000 metre race on Friday, June 12, in a new personal best time of 15:30.36, which is exactly what she...
Ethiopian great Gudaf Tsegay suspended for doping
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has handed Ethiopia’s Gudaf Tsegay a four-month suspension following an Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV). The decorated two-time World Champion and Olympic medallist admitted to the presence of a metabolite of Letrozole, concluding the matter...
Golden Spikes Ostrava: Femke Broeders-Bol, versus Audrey Werro and Gout Gout against Noah Lyles
On Tuesday, June 16, the 65th Golden Spikes meeting will take place in Ostrava, Czech Republic. The competition will be fierce between Gout Gout and Noah Lyles, but will Werro lead Broeders-Bol to an international-level result?
Broeders-Bol versus Audrey Werro
The...
Shoe Review: Altra Experience Wild 3 — A rare road‑to‑trail equal
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The Altra Experience Wild 3 is a highly versatile trail shoe that performs just as well on the tarmac. It features Altra’s famously roomy toe box alongside a low heel-to-toe drop—a surprising...
Oslo Diamond League: Lutkenhaus steals the show, Wanyonyi feels the breeze of a new...
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In October 1975, the English rock band Queen released Bohemian Rhapsody, written by Freddie Mercury; it has become more than an anthem. The first two lines are, Is this the real life?...
