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Canada’s Alysha Newman Receives 20-Month Doping Ban, Out Until August 2027

Canadian pole vaulter Alysha Newman, one of the sport’s most recognizable personalities in recent years, has been handed a significant setback in…

May 2, 2026

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Tigst Assefa Breaks Women’s Marathon World Record at 2025 London Marathon

Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa broke her own women’s world record. On Sunday, April 26, the reigning Olympic and world silver medallist defended her…

April 29, 2026

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Florence Niyonkuru Wins TCS World 10K Bengaluru Women’s Race on Debut

Rwanda’s Florence Niyonkuru had to fight a tough battle to claim the international women's title. She emerged over tournament favourite Brenda Jepchirchir.…

April 28, 2026

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Nipam Sets U20 Women’s 100m National Record With 11.53s at Federation Cup

Uttar Pradesh's Nipam had a record-breaking performance at the U-20 Federation Cup 2026. On Friday, April 24, Nipam set a new national…

April 26, 2026

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London Marathon CEO Confirms Talks Over Two-Day Format for 2027 Edition

The chief executive of London Marathon Hugh Brasher reveals that the upcoming event is expected to be staged in two days. The…

April 24, 2026

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Jess McClain Breaks American Course Record at 2026 Boston Marathon

America's Jess McClain has set a new record at the Boston Marathon 2026. She is the first American woman at the event…

April 23, 2026

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Sharon Lokedi Wins Boston Marathon 2026 Title Back-to-Back for Kenya

The Boston Marathon 2026 on Monday, April 20, saw historic wins as Kenya’s Sharon Lokedi won the women's title with a timing…

April 21, 2026

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90 Percent of India’s Running Tracks Fail Standards: AFI Sounds Alarm

India’s athletics ecosystem is facing a serious reality check after the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) revealed that a vast majority of…

April 20, 2026

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Peres Jepchirchir and Sifan Hassan Both Withdraw From 2026 TCS London Marathon

Just weeks before one of the most anticipated races on the global road running calendar, the women’s elite field at the London…

April 16, 2026

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Padma Shri Geeta Zutshi, 69, Races Again in Delhi 44 Years After 1982 Asian Games

Time may have moved on, stadiums may have changed, and crowds may have faded, but for Geeta Zutshi, the track still feels…

April 13, 2026