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More than 70 robot teams completed a full 21-kilometer test run in Beijing, preparing for China's second annual humanoid half-marathon. The event has exploded in popularity, with participation jumping nearly fivefold since last year's inaugural race.
Japan's Hayato Katsuki made history by winning the first-ever marathon race walk at the World Athletics Championships in Brazil, completing the grueling 42-kilometer distance in just over three hours. His victory marks a milestone for both the athlete and this newly introduced endurance event.
A Catholic bishop organized a sports and cultural festival in his Nigerian hometown to restore happiness after years of violence. The event brought together hundreds through marathons, football, wrestling, and choir competitions.
An Indian marathoner just broke a national record that stood for nearly half a century. Barwal's historic achievement marks a new chapter for Indian distance running.
Indian marathoner Sawan Barwal just broke a national record that stood for nearly half a century, beating it by less than a second in his very first marathon. The 48-year-old mark was Indian athletics' longest-standing record.
A British teacher is attempting to set a world record by running the Manchester Marathon in a saree, hoping to prove women can exercise in any clothing they choose. Madhusmita Jena aims to finish in under three hours and 50 minutes while inspiring women worldwide to prioritize their wellbeing.
A long-distance runner just shattered India's oldest athletics record, a marathon mark that stood untouched for nearly half a century. Sawan Barwal made history in Rotterdam by beating a time many thought would never fall.
Harvard's women's water polo team captured their second consecutive CWPA Championship in a thrilling marathon match that went to sudden death. Captain Ella Schneider scored the winning goal in an 8-7 victory over Princeton after four quarters, two overtimes, and four sudden-death periods.
Sawan Barwal just shattered India's longest-standing marathon record, running 2:11:58 to beat a mark that stood untouched since 1978. His breakthrough in Rotterdam signals a new era for Indian distance running.
An Indian marathoner named Barwal just shattered a record that stood untouched for nearly five decades. The historic achievement marks a breakthrough moment for Indian distance running on the world stage.
Two-time Olympic medalist Peter Paltchik says his lowest moment wasn't losing a match, but fighting back from surgery that nearly ended his judo career. Ahead of his first Jerusalem Marathon, the retired Israeli athlete shares how mental strength and family support turned disappointment into Olympic bronze.
A special education teacher will run the Manchester Marathon in a traditional saree, attempting to break a world record while showing women they can exercise in whatever makes them comfortable. Madhusmita Jena needs to finish in under 3 hours and 50 minutes to claim the title.
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.
Four women will play mah jongg for 48 straight hours to break a world record and raise money for food banks and Alzheimer's research. The June event turns a beloved game into a force for good.
A Canadian teenager with an artificial leg ran 3,300 miles across his country to fight cancer, inspiring a legacy that's raised three-quarters of a billion dollars. His story began on this day in 1980 and continues to save lives today.
Jono Ridler just completed the longest unassisted staged swim in history, covering 1,367 kilometers over 90 days to save New Zealand's oceans. Thousands lined Wellington Harbour to welcome him home after his epic 468-hour journey fighting for an end to destructive fishing practices.
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South African runner Gerda Steyn made history at the Two Oceans Marathon, claiming her seventh consecutive victory in the world's most beautiful ultra-marathon. Newcomer Arthur Jantjies shocked favorites to win the men's race in just his second ultra-marathon ever.
The iconic Paris Marathon hit a major milestone this year, celebrating half a century of bringing runners together in the City of Light. Technology now helps tens of thousands of participants pace themselves and stay connected during the legendary 26.2-mile route.
Holly Dyson was told she had six months to live if she didn't stop drinking. Now she's running the London Landmarks Half Marathon to show others that recovery is possible.
A 57-year-old woman who discovered she had leukemia during a routine work health check is now running the London Marathon with her husband to raise £25,000 for cancer research. Sandra Breene had no symptoms when doctors found her dangerously high white blood cell count in 2022.
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