The two-time world outdoor champion still has more than three months to go before he defends his Olympic title in Paris. Just once before has he opened his outdoor season with a six metre clearance – a 6.02m success at the Doha Diamond League meeting in 2022.
Assefa may be the favourite, but with only three marathons behind her she is a relative newcomer over 26.2 miles next to some of her rivals. Indeed, her rise has been nothing short of spectacular since she burst onto the global marathon scene less than two years ago running a stunning Ethiopian reco...
“Race walkers form a big family. We meet up several times every year and it’s always great to see each other,” he said. Asked about his favourites for the mixed relay, he replied: “I think the Mexican team have a very solid technique, so they could have a surprise medal tomorrow. When it comes to th...
With 21 global titles and countless records to his name, distance running legend Kenenisa Bekele could be forgiven for kicking back his heels and taking it easy. But at 41 and with a quarter of a century at the top of the sport, the Ethiopian still has at least one major marathon goal in mind as he...
With a surprise improvement to 2:26:43 in Valencia last year Austria’s Julia Mayer has achieved the Olympic qualifying time. "I am ready to go on Sunday, it is a home game for me. I don't expect to run a PB, but the goal is to achieve a very good place,“ said Mayer.
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