The latest partner of the IAAF’s landmark new social responsibility programme Athletics for a Better World (ABW) is parkrun. [Read more…]
Daska, Desisa Crowned Boston Champions
October 14, 2014 By Leave a Comment
BOSTON – On a picture perfect day for racing, Ethiopians Mamitu Daska and Lelisa Desisa were crowned champions at the 14th B.A.A. Half Marathon, presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund. Daska established a new event record of 1:08:20, while Desisa earned his second consecutive B.A.A. Half Marathon victory in 1:01:38, covering the rolling, spectacular course through Boston’s Emerald Necklace park system in style. [Read more…]
Diamond League ends on high in Brussels
September 6, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Brussels ensured the Diamond League season drew to a close on a high, with plenty of world class performances, including six world leads despite being at the tail end of a long season. [Read more…]
Shalane Flanagan Chicago Show
July 22, 2014 By Leave a Comment
American running star, Shalane Flanagan, blazes half-marathon in 1:09:45, while earning first ever Remix Challenge medal; Andy Wacker of Boulder wins men’s race; NFL legend Roger Craig among notable finishers; Post race concert headlined by Cold War Kids caps an action packed Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Festival weekend [Read more…]
Pacemaker Ronoh takes Olomouc Half
June 23, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Geoffrey Ronoh turned from pacemaker to a sensational winner in the course of the Mattoni Olomouc Half Marathon on Saturday evening, beating the marathon world record holder Wilson Kipsang by eight seconds to set an event record for the Czech race of 60:17. [Read more…]
Lawi Lalang signs with GSC
June 17, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Former star of the University of Arizona, Lawi Lalang, signs with the management of Global Sports Communication to help him further in his career. Lawi Lalang, who has won eight NCAA titles, added his last title last weekend by winning the 5000m in Eugene. He has a bright future in front of him having run 3:33.20 and 13:00.95 (8th fastest athlete of 2013) over the 1500m and 5000m. [Read more…]
Champions in Broadway star cast
June 10, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Monaco – Jamaica’s 2011 World 100m champion Yohan Blake and USA’s 2000 Olympic 100m champion Maurice Greene are among the star athletes ‘past and present’ who will gather in the heart of New York City on Wednesday 11 June to support a demonstration of IAAF / Nestlé Kids’ Athletics. [Read more…]
Amanda Scott sets course record
June 3, 2014 By Leave a Comment
PURCELLVILLE, Va. – May 31, 2014 – The 4th Virginia Wine Country Half Marathon, presented by Visit Loudoun and Newton Running, will be remembered by its participants as a special day whose most honored runner never even made it to the start line. [Read more…]
City Games Manchester Wrap up
May 19, 2014 By 1 Comment
Great Britain and Northern Ireland athletes captured no less than six victories at the sun-drenched BT Great City Games Manchester this afternoon, as the annual street athletics festival enjoyed its sixth appearance in the north-west of England. [Read more…]
Abraham Cheroben Berlin 25k Champion
May 5, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Kenyans Abraham Cheroben and Janet Rono won the BIG 25 Berlin with world leading times. It was Cheroben who produced the performance of the day. The 21 year-old clocked 1:11:47, which is the fourth fastest time ever run at 25 k. [Read more…]
