Olympic and world champion Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya suspended for doping
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Two days after the announcement that Ethiopian marathon runner Ruti Aga is suspended for doping and tampering,...
UK Athletics nominates 62 athletes for 2027 World Class Programme
UK Athletics has nominated 62 athletes for its Olympic World Class Programme (WCP) for 2027, supporting competitors working towards podium success at the 2028...
Can Frankfurt deliver a record-breaking marathon?
The 43rd edition of the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon, scheduled for Sunday, could produce several record performances, provided the weather cooperates. Four men on the...
Africans competing for European countries seek area and national records in Valencia Half Marathon
Burundian-born Spanish athlete Rodrigue Kwizera and Ethiopian Yalemzerf Yehualaw will headline the 2026 Valencia Half Marathon on Sunday, October 25.
Kwizera targets victory and European...
Six-year ban for Ethiopian marathon runner Ruti Aga for doping and tampering
As reported on September 17, 2026, by Athletics Illustrated, former Tokyo Marathon champion Ruti Aga was provisionally suspended for doping. It was announced today...
Canadian Olympic Committee announces senior leadership changes
The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) has announced several senior management changes to support key priorities, strengthen the organization’s capacity, and bring fresh perspectives to...
Ethiopia dominated the Amsterdam Marathon on Sunday
Ethiopians Buze Diriba and Lemi Berhanu both kicked hard over the final kilometre in Amsterdam on Sunday to take victories over deep fields.
The...
Dayna Pidhoresky wins second Canadian marathon title with three-minute PB while fighting stomach issues
Vancouver’s Dayna Pidhoresky ran a three-minute personal best of 2:26:02 at the Toronto Waterfront Marathon on Sunday, October 18, winning the Canadian championship for...
Jeruto and Langat claim Toronto Waterfront Marathon titles as Pidhoresky and Davies Lead Canadians
By Paul GainsAlthough the strong international women’s field fell short of the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon course record this morning, the race was one...
Charles Matata sets event record at Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon; Wudinesh Alemu claims women’s...
Kenya’s Charles Matata lived up to a family tradition by taking the top spot in the 21st edition of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon...
