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Nigerian Sprinter's World Record Finally Gets Its Due
SportsMay 28

Nigerian Sprinter's World Record Finally Gets Its Due

Four years after Tobi Amusan shattered the 100m hurdles world record, the track world is finally celebrating her incredible achievement. New breakthrough times by American runners are proving what fans should have recognized all along: her 2022 performance was simply brilliant.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Runner Smashes Boston Marathon Record in Epic Victory
SportsApr 21

Runner Smashes Boston Marathon Record in Epic Victory

John Korir just ran the fifth-fastest marathon in human history, breaking Boston's course record by over a minute in front of the strongest field ever assembled. Four runners finished fast enough to beat the previous record on the same day.

Google: marathon world record3 min read
3 U.S. Runners Get Second Chance After Wrong-Turn Mishap
SportsMar 26

3 U.S. Runners Get Second Chance After Wrong-Turn Mishap

Three American runners who were accidentally led off course during a championship race will get another shot at competing on the world stage. World Athletics granted an unprecedented exemption after a media vehicle misdirected the athletes just miles from victory.

Fox News Sports2 min read
Two Americans Break 17-Year Indoor 2,000m World Record
VideosJan 25

Two Americans Break 17-Year Indoor 2,000m World Record

Two American runners just shattered a world record that stood for 17 years, proving the next generation of U.S. distance running has arrived. Both Hobbs Kessler and Grant Fisher finished faster than the previous mark at Saturday's indoor track meet in Boston.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Two World Records Fall in Boston Track Meet
SportsJan 25

Two World Records Fall in Boston Track Meet

American runners Hobbs Kessler and Josh Hoey shattered world records at Boston's New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, marking triumphant comebacks after missing last year's World Championships team. Both athletes turned disappointment into determination, making history in their first competitions of 2026.

Google News - World Record2 min read