All Yoshida's best performances so far have been between December and February, and his two best marathons were both in relatively tough conditions. Let's hope he's got it in him to do the same in heat at the Tokyo World Championships next September if he's named to the team.
During the ceremony, a moment was taken to remember last year’s men’s out of stadium athlete of the year Kelvin Kiptum, the marathon world record-holder who died in a road traffic accident in February, as well as other figures from the sport who have passed away in 2024.
“The Championships are incredibly prestigious, and we have a great history in the event. It is important to recognise the significance of the event in the pathway for our endurance athletes in the UK, so I look forward to seeing the athletes step up and achieve their goals at the Championships next...
According to his manager Hussein Makke, he is now raring to go again. “Desisa took time off to start his business and put staff in place, to ensure if you like his post-racing career,“ said Makke
“We are supporting athletes who competed in our events, and who believed they would be rewarded for their top finishing place,” said Fleming. “We are doing what we can to ensure fair competition among athletes, and we will always seek to play host to the fairest of playing fields at all of our event...
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