Athletics, Track and Field

British Man Thwarts Lockdown By Running Marathon In Backyard

James Campbell spent his 32nd birthday on Wednesday by running at least 7,000 times in his backyard.
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Usain Bolt And Girlfriend Are Expecting First Child, And All Is Golden

The Olympic sprint legend declared, "A KING or QUEEN is about to be HERE."
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#MeToo On The Track: Abuse Allegations Embolden Top Runners

Recent allegations by former track star Mary Cain triggered an avalanche of stories about others' experiences.
By William Kole, AP

Kenya's Geoffrey Kamworor And Joyciline Jepkosgei Win NYC Marathon Titles

Kamworor won his second title in three years while Jepkosgei dethroned four-time champion Mary Keitany during her marathon debut.
By AP

People Are In Tears Over This Athlete's Superhuman Marathon Run

"The way he ran the last 1km had tears rolling down my cheeks. What a day for sports. What a day for mankind," one person tweeted.
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A New Running Club Is Taking Over The Streets Of Detroit—And Bringing People Together

We Run 313, a newly formed running club based in Michigan’s largest city, is growing quickly.
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Woman Who Became Infamous For Cheating In The Boston Marathon Has Died

In an era before tracking chips and electronic checkpoints, Rosie Ruiz tried to lie her way to a win.
By Jimmy Golen and Rhonda Shafner, AP

The 9 Must-Have Running Accessories Marathoners Swear By

“People who say running is a cheap sport have never run 26.2 miles.”
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The Best Long-Distance Running Shoes, According To Runners

“I love that I can wear them when I am running, coaching or out to brunch after a lunch run.”
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The World’s Iciest Marathon

Just a few hundred miles above the South Pole, runners braved fierce weather conditions in the Antarctic Ice Marathon.
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