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WADA Independent Observers report blasts role of Rio 2016 in Games-time anti-doping programme

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From Inside the Games Logistical arrangements made by Rio 2016 to support the samples collection process have been strongly criticised in a World Anti-Doping Agency...

Frankfurt’s Rise to become one of the World’s Fastest Marathons

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When the Frankfurt Marathon celebrated its 25th edition a decade ago the race had already come a long way from its beginnings. But nobody...

PSA: Run Wild Vancouver Aims to Top 2016 Fundraiser for Search and Rescue with...

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Run Wild Vancouver is preparing to launch their second trail running calendar in support of local Search and Rescue. The 2016 calendar raised $15,800...

IOC provide Stepanovs with consultancy work and training grant following meeting with Bach

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From Inside the Games Whistleblowing couple Yuliya and Vitaly Stepanov have been provided with a range of support measures by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)...

Legend: Ed Whitlock takes world record at 85 breaking the 4:00:00 in the marathon

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Congratulations to Ed Whitlock on yet another world record. Ed Whitlock, 85, continues to defy age and to break world records. On Sunday October 16...

Frankfurt adds Paris winner Cybrian Kotut to elite field

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Frankfurt adds Paris winner Cybrian Kotut to elite field Reigning Paris Marathon Champion Cybrian Kotut is among a group of athletes added to the elite...

Victoria Track Classic and TC10k hires Joe Dixon as Race Manager

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From sister publication: Victoria Sports News © Copyright - 2016 - Victoria Sports News The Victoria International Running Society (VIRS) announced the appointment of Joe Dixon...

Rome Mayor writes to IOC to withdraw bid for 2024 Olympics even though candidature...

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From Inside the Games Rome Mayor Virginia Raggi has written to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) withdrawing its bid to host the 2024 Olympic and...

Competitive Fields Set for Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon

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By Paul Gains Kenya’s Isshimael Chemtan returns to the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon in defence of the title he won a year ago. On that...

Pyeongchang 2018 warned promotion and legacy plans must improve to avoid harming “image of...

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From Inside the Games Pyeongchang 2018 organisers have been warned that they risk harming the image of their Olympic Games if they do not make...