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Launch of 2024 Comrades Marathon
No Doubt – Nakanjani “There is absolutely no doubt that the 2024 Comrades Marathon is going to be one of the most exhilarating editions...

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 7, 20233 min read


Tamirat Tola, Hellen Obiri, Marcel Hug, and Catherine Debrunner Win 2023 TCS New York City Marathon
Two course records fell today at the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon – in the men’s open division, by Ethiopia’s Tamirat Tola, and in the...

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 6, 20233 min read


Spotlight on Rising Stars: Faith Cherotich and Roshawn Clarke
As the countdown to the World Athletics Awards 2023 continues, we shine a spotlight on the three women and three men who have been...

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 6, 20233 min read


Xaba and Mashele win gold at ASA 10km Champs!
Closing out a superb season, Glenrose Xaba earned her third national title of the year, while Precious Mashele showed his opponents a...

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 5, 20232 min read


Soweto Marathon back home!!!
After 12 years of drought in Soweto Marathon, Nsindiso followed his name, saving South Africa by winning the 28th edition of African Bank...

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 5, 20232 min read


Finalists announced for 2023 Men's Rising Star Award
World Athletics is delighted to announce the three finalists for the 2023 Men’s Rising Star Award, which will recognise this year's best...

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 3, 20231 min read


Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon charity entries are OPEN
Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon charity entries are 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍! Be a #TTOM2024 and #TwoOceansMarathonInitiative fundraising for good hero –...

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 3, 20231 min read


Watershed moment for Two Oceans Marathon (TOM) NPC as first female Chair and Vice Chair appointed!
TOM NPC BOARD 2023 FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Angelo Kriger, Mr. Ian McDonald, Mr. Graham Bentz, Mr. Garth Schreiner (Chair of the finance...

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 1, 20233 min read


TCS New York City Marathon Broadcast to Be Available in More Than 540 Million Homes on Sunday, Nov 5
TCS New York City Marathon App, powered by Tata Consultancy Services, is now available for download with true second-screen experience...

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 1, 20234 min read


New Race & Operations Manager at Comrades Marathon
The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has a new Race & Operations Manager, Ann Ashworth. Ann is not new to road-running or the Comrades...

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 1, 20232 min read


Xaba and Sesedi aiming to retain ASA 10km titles!
Distance runners Andries Sesedi and Glenrose Xaba will turn out in defence of their titles, but they will have to be at their best...

Sifiso Ngobese
Oct 31, 20232 min read


Shortlist announced for International Fair Play Award
Six moments have been shortlisted for this year’s International Fair Play Award, with fans invited to vote for their favourite moment....

Sifiso Ngobese
Oct 30, 20233 min read


Kiplimo and Chebet confirm supremacy in Atapuerca
World cross-country champions Beatrice Chebet and Jacob Kiplimo achieved commanding wins at the Cross Internacional de Atapuerca, the...

Sifiso Ngobese
Oct 30, 20233 min read


2023 GEMS Spirit of Comrades Winners Announced
“A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love.” The Comrades Marathon...

Sifiso Ngobese
Oct 28, 20235 min read


World Indoor Tour expands for 2024
The 2024 World Athletics Indoor Tour will feature the first Gold-level meeting in Asia on a packed calendar with more than 50 meetings...

Sifiso Ngobese
Oct 28, 20232 min read


Athletes' Commission elects Adams as chair and Hughes as deputy chair
The World Athletics Athletes' Commission has elected New Zealand’s four-time world shot put champion Valerie Adams as chair and Canadian...

Sifiso Ngobese
Oct 26, 20233 min read


Ratified: Kipyegon’s world mile record and Clarke’s world U20 400m hurdles record
Women’s world mile record 4:07.64 Faith Kipyegon (KEN) Monaco, 21 July 2023 U20 men’s world 400m hurdles record 47.34 Roshawn Clarke...

Sifiso Ngobese
Oct 25, 20232 min read


Chelimo proves strongest!
The women's contest kicked off at an even 3:06/km pace with six athletes at the helm: Kenya's Chelimo, Cheptai and Chepngetich, plus...

Sifiso Ngobese
Oct 23, 20232 min read


Kandie and victorious in Valencia!!
Kibiwott Kandie ran the fourth-fastest time in history to win a close men’s race while Margaret Chelimo moved into the all-time top 10 to...

Sifiso Ngobese
Oct 23, 20233 min read


'Road to Paris' qualification tracking tool launches
World Athletics has launched ‘Road to Paris 2024', an online tool to help athletes, media and fans track the qualification process for...

Sifiso Ngobese
Oct 23, 20231 min read
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