Rio jump rivalries to resume in Shanghai
Olympic jump champions Derek Drouin and Jeff Henderson will face the men they beat to claim gold in Rio last August when they open their 2017 Diamond League campaigns in Shanghai on 13 May.
Both produced their best form of...
Vancouver Sun Run: An even mix of Kenyans and Canadians to battle hard for...
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The 33rd annual Vancouver Sun Run takes place Sunday, April 23 and as per usual the front end of the men’s field is looking competitive.
There is a good mix of Kenyans and Canadians...
Reigning Olympic and World Champions Headline Pre Classic 110 Hurdles
In a first-ever showdown on American soil, the last five No. 1 world-ranked high hurdlers will go head-to-head at the 2017 Prefontaine Classic. The all-star quintet includes the last two Olympic Champions, the last two World Champions and the...
Vancouver Sun Run: Very Competitive Women’s Field Expected
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The 33rd annual Vancouver Sun Run happening on Sunday, April 23 will see a strong mix of Canadian and international talent toe-the-line. The athletes will be looking to take a crack at some...
Jordan Hasay’s excellent marathon debut
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American Jordan Hasay ran the 2017 B.A.A. Boston Marathon on Monday in the time of 2:23:00 to finish in third place. It is the fastest American women’s marathon debut of all-time*.
In 2008, Kara...
Boston Marathon predictions for Jordan Hasay and Galen Rupp
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Two American distance runners will be interesting to watch during the 2017 B.A.A Boston Marathon, Jordan Hasay will be running her debut and Galen Rupp will be taking in his third marathon.
Rupp and...
Meeting de Paris, going back to its roots
On Saturday 1 July 2017, in the late afternoon, the cream of French and global athletics will push open the gates to the Stade Charléty. The legendary arena will serve as a showcase and a setting for the MEETING...
Victoria Track Classic postponed and scaled down
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The Victoria Track Classic track meet that takes place each year at the University of Victoria’s Centennial Stadium has been cancelled for the proposed date of Thursday, June 8th date. In its place...
The 33rd Running of The Vancouver Sun Run presented by Ford is Coming! Only...
Vancouver Sun Run
Spring is finally here and excitement is building for one of the most beautiful road races in the world. The 2017 Vancouver Sun Run Presented by Ford takes place Sunday, April 23 at 9 a.m. in downtown...
Vienna City Marathon records under threat
Both course records could be attacked at the Vienna City Marathon on 23rd April. With deeper elite fields than in recent editions organisers hope to see fast winning times. Current course records stand at 2:05:41 and 2:23:47. With personal...
