World Champs Head to Sydney for Historic Marathon
The fastest marathon field in Australian history will race through Sydney on August 30, including both reigning world champions. It's a milestone moment for the sport down under.
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Sydney Marathon Embraces Medal Mix-Up With German Stadium
When organizers discovered their finisher medals featured a Munich stadium instead of Sydney's, they chose humor over panic. Now 40,000 runners will receive what might be the most memorable marathon medal ever.
Sydney Marathon's Medal Mixup Becomes Collector's Item
Organisers accidentally printed Germany's Allianz Arena instead of Sydney's stadium on 40,000 marathon medals. They're embracing the mistake with humor, calling it "a little more unique."
Olympian Runs Boston Marathon 22 Weeks Pregnant
British Olympic runner Calli Hauger-Thackery completed the Boston Marathon in 2:43 while five months pregnant, calling it more meaningful than her European medals. She'd already won two marathons before discovering she was expecting.
Ethiopian Runner Breaks Own World Record at London Marathon
Tigst Assefa just ran the fastest women's marathon in history, shattering her own world record at the London Marathon. The Ethiopian champion finished in 2 hours, 15 minutes, and 40 seconds.
Runner Targets Marathon World Record in London This Sunday
Kenyan marathoner Sabastian Sawe is gunning for the world record at London's marathon this Sunday, armed with new ultra-light supershoes. His coach calls him a "silent assassin" who could make history on the streets of London.
Runner Breaks 2-Hour Marathon Barrier in Race Conditions
Kenyan athlete Sabastian Sawe just made history at the 2026 London Marathon, becoming the first person ever to run a marathon in under two hours during an actual race. What was once thought impossible is now reality.
Runner Breaks 2-Hour Marathon Barrier in London Race
For the first time in official competition, a runner has completed a marathon in under two hours. Kenya's Sabastian Sawe made history at the London Marathon, proving what the human body can achieve.
Kenyan Marathon Star Eyes World Record at London Debut
Hellen Obiri, fresh off her New York Marathon victory, is preparing to chase the world record at Sunday's London Marathon. The 36-year-old Olympic medalist has been training strategically in Phoenix to prepare for the fast, flat course.
Kenya's Sawe Breaks 2-Hour Marathon Barrier in London
Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe just became the first person to officially break the two-hour marathon barrier, clocking 1:59:30 at the London Marathon. His historic achievement shatters what many thought was impossible in legitimate race conditions.
Marathon Champion Assefa Eyes London Repeat Win in April
Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa will defend her London Marathon title against Olympic and world champions in what promises to be one of the fastest women's races in history. Four of the six fastest female marathoners ever will compete on April 26.
British Runner Eyes Mo Farah's Marathon Record in April
Emile Cairess is targeting Mo Farah's British marathon record at the London Marathon after injury forced him to miss last year's race. The 28-year-old finished fourth at the Paris Olympics and believes he's already improved beyond record-breaking shape.
London Marathon Crowns 59,830 Finishers, Breaks World Record
The 2026 London Marathon just became the largest marathon in history, with nearly 60,000 runners crossing the finish line. From world records up front to someone running in Crocs, it proved you can be both world-class and wonderfully weird.
2 Runners Break 2-Hour Marathon Barrier in London
For the first time in official competition, two runners shattered the legendary 2-hour marathon barrier at the London Marathon. Kenya's Sabastian Sawe led the way at 1:59:30, beating the previous world record by 65 seconds.
Marathon Barrier Broken: Two Runners Finish Under 2 Hours
For the first time in official competition, two athletes ran a marathon in under two hours at the London Marathon. Kenya's Sabastian Sawe crossed the finish line at 1:59:30, with Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha just 11 seconds behind.
Texas Runner Breaks World Record in 7 Marathons Challenge
North Texas athlete Bal Joshi didn't just complete the grueling World Marathon Challenge, he set a world record running seven marathons on seven continents in seven days. ---
Uganda's Kiplimo Targets London Marathon Win After Record Year
Jacob Kiplimo, who placed second in his 2025 London Marathon debut, returns this weekend as a serious contender after winning Chicago and breaking the half-marathon world record. The 25-year-old Ugandan now has his sights set on victory and the 2028 Olympics marathon.
Sydney Lifts Granny Flat Ban Near New Airport for 1,500 Families
After six years, Sydney families near the new Western Sydney Airport can finally build granny flats again. The change lets 1,500 residents create affordable housing for aging parents and young adults while protecting them from aircraft noise.
Italian Runner Makes History at Paris Marathon
Yeman Crippa became the first Italian man to win the Paris Marathon in a blistering 2:05:18, ending a 24-year European drought. After years of dominating Italian track records, the 28-year-old finally found his stride in the marathon distance.
London Marathon Achieves Equal Prize Money Across All Races
The London Marathon now offers equal prize money for runners and wheelchair athletes across men's and women's races. Over 50,000 runners will compete this Sunday in one of the world's most prestigious marathons.
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