long-distance running

Syndicate content

Haile Gebrselassie to take part in New York City Half-Marathon

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Haile Gebrselassie will make debut in the New York City Half-Marathon next month. The 34-year-old Ethiopian, who has only run three times in the United States, will compete on Aug. 5 in the race from Central Park through Times Square to Battery Park.

Get the full story...

Windy, Drizzly 2007 Prefontaine Classic

Drizzly, windy conditions kept the Prefontaine Classic from being as good a meet as it could have been. Both Alan Webb and Bernard Lagat ran disappointing races, while Matt Tegenkamp and Nick Symmonds both stepped up to the world stage. Let's go over the highlights:

Get the full story...

Wrong National Anthem Playes as Russian Athlete Wins Boston Marathon

Organizers of Boston Marathon has played wrong anthem as Russian Lidiya Grigoryeva won the race and accepted her trophy on Monday, the Associated Press reported.

Get the full story...

Take The T To The Boston Marathon

In preparation for this year's Boston Marathon, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority will enhance service to accommodate the thousands of fans expected to attend the event. Extra T officials and T Police will be on hand to provide assistance throughout the day. The following schedule and services will be in effect Marathon Monday, which include adjustments to North Shore bus routes to accommodate the Paul Revere re-enactment ride.

Get the full story...

Indian success in final women's event of 4x400m

A blistering last leg by India's Manjit Kaur helped her country win the women's 4x400m relay with Kazakhstan second and China getting bronze.

Read the full story

Kurui adds to Qatar's tally on Men's 5,000m

James Kwalia Kurui produced a superb final burst to clinch Qatar's third gold in athletics, when he outsprinted his rivals to win the 5,000m.

Read the full story

Double delight for marvel Maryam in women's 1500m

Bahrain's Maryam Yusuf Jamal sped ahead of the field to easily win the women's 1500m and make it a remarkable double Doha 2006 gold having taken the 800m crown on 9 December.

Read the full story