Joshua Cheptegei, Nike and the rise of technology in running
The ghost of Bekele’s 2005 effort then, in the form of neon green lights, failed to escape Cheptegei’s metronome-like rhythm,
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London Marathon 2020: Kenenisa Bekele pulls out of race over calf problem
“This race was so important to me. My time in Berlin last year gave me great confidence and motivation. “I
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Eliud Kipchoge and Kenenisa Bekele duel in London Marathon’s battle of stars and shoes
However, there is an elephant in the room with shoe technology more prominent than ever before, specifically Nike and the
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James Teagle: Spanish triathlete stops and allows British opponent to cross finish line first after wrong turn
Triathlete James Teagle has hailed an “incredible” gesture of sportsmanship by a rival who stopped on the finish line and
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Caster Semenya loses appeal against World Athletics testosterone rules in blow to Tokyo 2020 hopes
Caster Semenya has lost her appeal to the Swiss Supreme Court against the World Athletics regulations which restrict testosterone levels
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‘I refuse to let them drug me’: Semenya loses final appeal in Switzerland
Switzerland's top court has ruled against two-time Olympic champion Caster Semenya, dismissing her appeal of a 2019 ruling by the
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Sara Symington appointed as British Athletics performance director
England Netball chief Sara Symington has been appointed British Athletics’ new performance director. The former Team GB cyclist, who competed
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Paris Marathon cancelled: Rescheduled November race called off due to coronavirus
The rescheduled Paris Marathon on 15 November has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The race was originally scheduled
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Seb Coe reveals new details of athletics’ greatest rivalry on 40th anniversary
Forty years ago this weekend athletics was top of the pops in Britain and Seb Coe and Steve Ovett vied
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Bianca Williams receives Met Police apology after racial profiling claims
British sprinter Bianca Williams has received an apology from police after she and her partner were handcuffed in a stop-and-search.
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Usain Bolt unveils baby daughter’s name as Olympic icon shares adorable pictures
Usain Bolt has finally revealed the name of his adorable daughter after long-term partner Kasi Bennett gave birth to their
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Christian Malcolm backed by Darren Campbell for atop job in UK Athletics rebuild
Darren Campbell says the “time is right” for Christian Malcolm to be handed a top job in British athletics. Malcolm,
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London Marathon director Hugh Brasher still ‘hopeful’ race can go ahead in October
Hugh Brasher insists he is still “hopeful” the 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon will go ahead after growing speculation that
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