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Frankfurt Assembles Fastest-Ever Men’s Field as Former Champion Meskerem Assefa Returns
The 43rd Mainova Frankfurt Marathon is set for a fast edition on October 25, with the deepest men’s field in race history and the return of 2018 women’s champion Meskerem Assefa.
For the first time, four men on the start list have personal bests under 2:05, with another four having broken 2:07. German record…
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The Kenyan Athletics Training Academy (KATA) marked a significant milestone on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, with the successful staging of the 60th edition of its Time Trial Series in Thika, Kenya. Athletes took to the course across the 10km and 5km distances, testing their fitness and racing the clock in conditions characterised by relatively high temperatures and humidity.
Despite the challengi…
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Jacob Kiplimo Reveals Hamstring Injury After Chicago Marathon Struggle, Vows to Return Stronger 💥
Ugandan distance-running star Jacob Kiplimo has revealed that a hamstring problem disrupted his race at the 2026 Chicago Marathon, forcing him to abandon his ambitions of defending his title and settle for fourth place after a challenging final 12 kilometres.
Kiplimo, who entered the race hoping to…
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KATA Time Trial Series Set for Landmark 60th Edition as Athletes Prepare to Test Their Limits in Thika!
The Kenyan Athletics Training Academy (KATA) is preparing to welcome runners back to Thika, Kenya, on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, for the landmark 60th edition of the KATA Time Trial Series. The event promises another exciting opportunity for athletes to test their abilities, measure their fi…
Oct 9, 2026
The 2026 Lisbon Marathon is set to feature a competitive international field, with Kenyan distance runners leading the men's elite entries and a strong Ethiopian contingent adding depth to the women's race.
Scheduled for October 10 in Lisbon, Portugal, the race will bring together athletes with impressive personal bests, setting the stage for an exciting contest over the classic 42.195-kilometer…
Oct 8, 2026
Three years ago today, Kelvin Kiptum delivered a marathon performance that changed the sport forever.
On October 8, 2023, the 23-year-old Kenyan arrived at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon as one of the most exciting young talents in distance running. By the finish, he had rewritten the history books with a breathtaking world record of 2:00:35.
Kiptum improved Eliud Kipchoge’s previous world…