Chinese marathoner Yang breaks national record in Fukuoka
FUKUOKA, Japan — China’s Yang Shaohui refreshed the men’s marathon national record at the 2023 Fukuoka International Marathon here on Sunday. Yang clocked two hours, seven minutes and nine seconds…
Another huge stride for Chinese running
China’s Yang Shaohui summons one last push to the finish line at the Fukuoka International Marathon in Fukuoka City, Japan, on Sunday. Yang set a national record of 2:07:09. AP…
Shanghai Suzhou Creek Half Marathon steps up
Photo taken in 2023 shows runners participating in the first Suzhou Creek Half Marathon which started in Putuo district, Shanghai. The 2024 Shanghai Suzhou Creek Half Marathon will fire its…
Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum killed in car crash
Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum poses after the press conference ahead of the London Marathon April 20, 2023. NAIROBI, Kenya — Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum, who was set to be a…
Kenya mourns as marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum given state funeral
A service assistant prepares the hearse during the funeral proceedings of late Kenyan marathon runner Kelvin Kiptum in Chepkorio on February 23, 2024. NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya’s world marathon record…
Beijing to host 2027 Athletics Worlds
(File photo) A general view of the Beijing National Stadium during day two of the 15th IAAF World Athletics Championships August 23, 2015. LONDON – Beijing will host the 2027…
World record holder Coleman wins 60m at Athletics Indoor Worlds
Christian Coleman of the US celebrates after winning the men’s 60m final at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Commonwealth Arena, Glasgow, Scotland, Britain March 1, 2024. GLASGOW – American…
Asian Games 100m winner Ge crowned at China National Indoor Athletics Prix
XI’AN — Ge Manqi, who clinched the women’s 100m gold at the Hangzhou Asian Games, triumphed in the women’s 60m event at the National Indoor Athletics Prix on Sunday. Representing…
Femke Bol breaks her own 400m world record at indoor worlds
Netherlands’ Femke Bol celebrates after winning the women’s 400m and setting a new world championship record at the World Athletics Indoor Championships at Commonwealth Arena, Glasgow, Scotland, Britain March 2,…
Over 30,000 take part in Guangdong marathons
A marathon event takes place in Huizhou, Guangdong province, on Sunday. Two international marathon events were held across Guangdong province on Sunday, attracting thousands of participants running in warm spring…