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Dutch Runner Breaks Vancouver Marathon Record in Sprint Finish
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Dutch Runner Breaks Vancouver Marathon Record in Sprint Finish

Two elite marathoners pushed each other to shatter a course record that stood for years, finishing just seconds apart. Over 25,000 runners from 60 countries turned Vancouver into a celebration of human endurance.

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Kenyan Runner Hellen Obiri Eyes World Record in London
SportsApr 24

Kenyan Runner Hellen Obiri Eyes World Record in London

Marathon champion Hellen Obiri will make her London Marathon debut Sunday with a shot at breaking the world record of 2:09:56. The 36-year-old Kenyan runner, fresh off a New York City Marathon course record win, trained in Phoenix to prepare for the fast, flat route.

Google News - World Record3 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.

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Boston Marathon: Kenyan Champ Shatters 14-Year Record
SportsApr 21

Boston Marathon: Kenyan Champ Shatters 14-Year Record

Defending champion John Korir just ran the fifth-fastest marathon in history, demolishing Boston's course record by more than a minute. On the same day, Sharon Lokedi powered to her second consecutive win, capping a historic morning for Kenyan runners.

Google News - Sports3 min read
Runner Breaks Boston Marathon Record by 70 Seconds
SportsApr 20

Runner Breaks Boston Marathon Record by 70 Seconds

John Korir shattered the Boston Marathon course record by over a minute, posting the fifth-fastest marathon time in history. Three runners beat the previous record in what organizers called the strongest field in the race's 130-year history.

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Runner Shatters Boston Marathon Record in Historic Win
SportsApr 20

Runner Shatters Boston Marathon Record in Historic Win

John Korir broke the 14-year-old Boston Marathon course record by over a minute, posting the fifth-fastest marathon time ever recorded. The Kenyan champion defended his title in just 2 hours, 1 minute, and 52 seconds as three runners beat the previous record in the strongest field in race history.

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Runner Shatters Boston Marathon Record in Back-to-Back Win
SportsApr 20

Runner Shatters Boston Marathon Record in Back-to-Back Win

John Korir just ran the fifth-fastest marathon in history, breaking Boston's course record by over a minute while defending his championship title. The inspiring performance happened on a perfect spring morning that saw multiple runners achieve personal bests.

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American Breaks Record at Ironman African Championship
SportsApr 20

American Breaks Record at Ironman African Championship

Matthew Marquardt shattered the course record at South Africa's Ironman African Championship while thousands of cheering spectators lined the coast. The 21-year-old event brought 822 athletes from around the world to Nelson Mandela Bay for a celebration of human endurance.

Daily Maverick2 min read
Ethiopian-Born Runner Wins Paris Marathon for Italy
SportsApr 12

Ethiopian-Born Runner Wins Paris Marathon for Italy

Yemaneberhan Crippa made history by winning the Paris Marathon for Italy with a personal best time, while Ethiopia's Shure Demise shattered the women's course record by over a minute. Two incredible athletes showed the world what dedication and perseverance can achieve on the streets of Paris.

France 24 English2 min read
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SportsMar 29

Runner Shatters Prague Half Marathon Course Record

Rodrigue Kwizera just rewrote the record books at the Prague Half Marathon, proving that dedication and determination can push human limits further than ever before. His stunning performance shows what's possible when talent meets opportunity.

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Skier Dominik Paris, 36, Wins 20th Career World Cup Race
SportsMar 22

Skier Dominik Paris, 36, Wins 20th Career World Cup Race

Italian alpine skier Dominik Paris just claimed his 20th career downhill victory at age 36, making him the second-greatest downhill racer in history. His win in Norway tied a course record and proved age is just a number in professional skiing.

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Runner Shatters Marathon Debut Record by Nearly 8 Minutes
Community HeroesMar 15

Runner Shatters Marathon Debut Record by Nearly 8 Minutes

Ethiopian runner Fotyen Tesfay just ran the fastest marathon debut in women's history, clocking 2:10:53 in Barcelona and missing the world record by less than a minute. The 28-year-old shaved nearly eight minutes off the previous debut record while setting new national and course records.

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Teen Golfer Blades Brown Shoots Record 60 at PGA Tournament
SportsJan 25

Teen Golfer Blades Brown Shoots Record 60 at PGA Tournament

An 18-year-old from Nashville is rewriting golf history books while competing against the world's best. Blades Brown just shot a course record 60 and enters Sunday tied for second place with Scottie Scheffler.

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Teen Shoots Record 60, Ties World's Top Golfer at 18
SportsJan 24

Teen Shoots Record 60, Ties World's Top Golfer at 18

Blades Brown, just 18 years old, shot a course record 60 and tied golf legend Scottie Scheffler for the lead at The American Express tournament. He came within one putt of making PGA Tour history with a legendary 59.

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