2 w. ago Mountain bike world champion Kate Courtney: ‘In pushing your edge, you find you’re capable of more’

A broken wrist and time away from the sport helped Kate Courtney find new purpose – and the freedom that led to another world titleIn early September, Kate Courtney lined up at the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships for the 12th time in her career, but the first time targeting the marathon distance. A figure at the front of the pack in the shorter cross country and short track distances, Courtney would surprise everyone by winning the 77-mile race, claiming the second rainbow jersey of her nearly decade-long career.“The competition at the sharp end is so high and the course was brutal, so I was productively intimidated,” said the 30-year-old Courtney, “I didn’t think much about the pressure of winning, which let me just focus on myself.” Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Kenyans sweep podiums at New York City Marathon as Obiri sets women’s course record

Hellen Obiri regains title she won in 2023 raceBenson Kipruto wins men’s race by less than a secondHellen Obiri set a women’s course record to win the New York City Marathon on Sunday while her fellow Kenyan, Benson Kipruto, won the men’s race by edging Alexander Mutiso by less than a second.Obiri, who also won the race in 2023, finished in 2 hours, 19 minutes and 51 seconds. Obiri was running with 2022 winner Sharon Lokedi until she pulled away from her countrymate in the final mile, surging ahead and winning easily, besting the previous course record of 2:22.31 set by Margaret Okayo in 2003. Defending champion Sheila Chepkirui finished third. All three beat the previous course best. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago What is a Six Star Medal? Eliud Kipchoge to secure major achievement at New York City Marathon 2025

The veteran Kenyan is set to complete a rare feat on Sunday when he runs through the five boroughs of New York before a potential shift in his career and the prospect of an ultra marathon attempt

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3 w. ago What’s a Six Star Medal? Eliud Kipchoge to secure major achievement at New York City Marathon 2025

The veteran Kenyan is set to complete a rare feat on Sunday when he runs through the five boroughs of New York before a potential shift in his career and the prospect of an ultra marathon attempt

Politics

3 w. ago NYC Marathon 2025 route and map – street closures explained ahead of big race

SINCE its first event in 1970, the NYC Marathon has gone on to become the biggest marathon in the world. Here we take a look at the route the professional athletes and tens of thousands of amateur runners will be taking, plus which roads will be closed to traffic. When is the NYC Marathon?  The...

Sport

3 w. ago When is New York City Marathon 2025? Schedule, times, elite fields and prize money

Eliud Kipchoge will complete his mission to feature at every marathon major throughout the five boroughs

Politics

3 w. ago All the celebrities running the 2025 New York City marathon, from Anthony Ramos to a Harry Potter star

Sunday’s race will see over 55,000 participants run the iconic course across all five boroughs

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3 w. ago All the celebrities who ran the 2025 New York City marathon, from Anthony Ramos to a Harry Potter star

Sunday’s race saw over 55,000 participants run the iconic course across all five boroughs

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3 w. ago All the celebrities running the 2025 New York City marathon, from Anthony Ramos to Claire Holt

Sunday’s race will see over 55,000 participants run the iconic course across all five boroughs

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