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Wales has more people registered as potential stem cell donors than any other UK nation, with nearly 4% of eligible residents signed up. Now a Cardiff man who beat cancer thanks to a stranger's donation is running marathons to inspire even more people to join the register.
Giuseppe Damato turned 90 in January and promptly broke two world records, running a marathon in 4:30:30 and slicing nearly two hours off the previous mark. The Italian grandfather didn't start running until age 72, proving it's never too late to chase your dreams.
The Baltimore Orioles refused to quit, overcoming four separate deficits to beat the Tampa Bay Rays in a thrilling 13-inning marathon. Colton Cowser sealed the comeback with his second walkoff home run in two days.
A new online hub in Wisconsin is making it easier than ever for people to find meaningful volunteer work. The free platform has already connected over 400 volunteers with 36 local nonprofits in just two months.
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After weather canceled last year's race, Ethiopia's Mohamed Esa just ran the fastest marathon ever recorded on African soil. Perfect May conditions helped 10 runners shatter course records at Cape Town's bid to become Africa's first World Major Marathon.
Rachel Entrekin just became the first woman to win the Cocodona 250 outright, defeating every male competitor while smashing the course record by over two hours. The 34-year-old ran 253 miles across Arizona's brutal desert in just 56 hours, proving that ultra-distance running might be where women's athletic advantages truly shine.
A Connecticut town is launching its first ever half marathon to honor a beloved EMT while raising money for volunteer emergency responders. The August event welcomes runners of all levels and needs dozens of volunteers to make it happen.
Over a thousand people from all walks of life ran together in Dhaka as part of a synchronized marathon happening across 25 countries and six continents. The event brought together diplomats, athletes, families, and everyday citizens to celebrate health, community, and international friendship through sport.
A retired Army general who collapsed during a half marathon got to thank the off-duty nurse who jumped in to save him. Their emotional reunion proves heroes show up in the most unexpected moments.
Just five months after giving birth, Finnish ultrarunner Satu Lipiäinen broke the women's 6-hour world record by running 53.258 miles without stopping. She proved that becoming a mother doesn't mean the end of athletic dreams.
A century-old quote is helping people finish big projects without exhaustion. The secret: stop running marathons and start sprinting instead.
A seismology professor who nearly died by suicide in high school is now running marathons to support suicide prevention. Daniel Trugman shares his story to help students know it's okay to ask for help.
Gwen Jorgensen, who won Olympic gold in 2016 before leaving triathlon for marathon running, is making her comeback at Austin's Supertri on May 25. The 40-year-old mother of two will compete alongside other Olympic champions in a race that lets everyday athletes compete on the same course as the pros.
A nurse's quick thinking during a marathon turned a potential tragedy into a powerful reunion story. Her CPR skills brought a retired Army general back from cardiac arrest on the race course.
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Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge will run his first African marathon in Cape Town this weekend as the city aims to become the continent's first World Marathon Major. After last year's wind cancellation, organizers moved the race to May for better conditions and a shot at history.
A new digital platform in Marathon County, Wisconsin is making it easier than ever for people to find meaningful volunteer work. In just two months, over 400 volunteers have signed up to support 36 local nonprofits through a single free platform.
A former Royal Marine knitted a giraffe-sized scarf while running the London Marathon, shattering a world record and promoting mental health for men. Simon Fannon finished the race in under six hours while crafting an 18-foot multicolored masterpiece.
The creator of Hong Kong's famous 298km ultra-marathon is calling for holiday reservation systems to protect overcrowded country parks. His proposal mirrors successful conservation efforts used in U.S. national parks.
For the first time in official marathon history, two runners crossed the finish line under two hours at the 2026 London Marathon. The record-shattering performances show how human determination combined with cutting-edge shoe technology is redefining what's possible.
An Oxford University professor ran the London Marathon in full academic dress, breaking a Guinness World Record and raising over £3,400 for a children's hospice. His quirky achievement is bridging the historic divide between academics and their community.
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