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John Korir Breaks Course Record to Retain Boston Marathon Crown

Kenya's John Korir set a new Boston Marathon course record to win again, while Sharon Lokedi also defended her women's title in the 130th race.

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John Korir and Sharon Lokedi hold up the Boston Marathon trophy

Coventry Half Marathon Extended by 512m Due to Signage Error, Organisers Apologise

Run For All apologises after Coventry Half Marathon was 512m too long due to a misplaced turning point. Runners will receive updated times and discounted entry for 2027.

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BBC Two medals are held up by a man wearing a blue coat. One medal is sqaure and reads "Coventry Half Marathon" while the second is round and reads "Coventry 10k".

Humanoid Robots Outpace Humans in Beijing Half-Marathon, Setting New Records

Humanoid robots outpaced human runners in Beijing's half-marathon, with the winning robot Lightning finishing in 50:26, beating the human world record. Robots ran autonomously on parallel tracks, showcasing rapid technological advances and impressing spectators.

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A robot runs in the second Beijing E-Town half marathon and humanoid half marathon in Beijing.

Physics Teacher Freya Shepherd Runs 178 Miles Across Scotland in Under 3 Days

Physics teacher Freya Shepherd completed a 178-mile run across Scotland's West Highland Way and Great Glen Way in under three days, overcoming pain, sleep deprivation, and challenging terrain with strong support from family and friends.

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Freya Shepherd Freya Shepherd is standing in the middle of the shot. Her hands are lifted up and she is holding walking sticks. Behind her there are mountain tops covered in snow. She is lit up by late sunlight.

Fraudsters Target Runners with Fake London Marathon Entry Sales Ahead of 2026 Race

Fraudsters are targeting runners eager to join the 2026 London Marathon by offering fake entry sales. Organisers confirm entries are non-transferable and warn against scams requesting bank transfers and personal details.

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TCS London Marathon attracts thousands of applications for a coveted place … disappointed hopefuls are a perfect target for scammers.

Ultra-Marathon Champion David Parrish Dies on Cape Wrath Trail Weeks Before Wedding

David Parrish, an ultra-marathon champion and former Royal Marine, died on the Cape Wrath trail in the Highlands two weeks before his wedding. He was attempting to break the trail's fastest completion record while fundraising for Scottish Mountain Rescue in memory of a friend.

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Jade Lau Jade Lau and David Parrish smile at the camera for a selfie. They are standing in a grassy car park with a lighthouse behind them. Jade wears sun glasses and carries a large bag pack. David is wearing a backwards cap and also carries a large bag pack.

Emile Cairess Withdraws from 2026 London Marathon Due to Calf Injury

Emile Cairess, third on Britain's marathon all-time list, withdraws from the 2026 London Marathon due to a calf injury, missing the race after previous setbacks. World champion Peres Jepchirchir also pulls out due to a stress fracture. The marathon is set for 26 April.

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Great Britain's Emile Cairess competes at the 2024 London Marathon

Ariannell Parry Finishes 7th Among 2,500 Women at She Ultra Event

Ariannell Parry from Walchmai finished 7th among 2,500 women in the She Ultra 50km race in Pen Llŷn, crediting lockdown running for her transformation and sharing her journey from disliking sports to competing in marathons and ultras.

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Ultra-Marathon Champion David Parrish Dies on Cape Wrath Trail Attempt

David Parrish, a 35-year-old ultra-marathon champion and former Royal Marine, died while attempting to break the Cape Wrath trail record in the Scottish Highlands. He was raising funds for Scottish Mountain Rescue in memory of his late friend Luke Ireland.

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David Parrish David Parrish a man with curly hair and a beard smiles into the camera with his dog leaning on his shoulder

Asher-Smith and Alfred Confirmed for Glasgow Commonwealth Games Sprint Events

Dina Asher-Smith and Julien Alfred are set to compete in the sprint events at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, with both athletes aiming for gold and continuing their rivalry.

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Athletes burst from the blocks during a sprint race, captured in monochrome.

Scottish Sprinter Beth Dobbin Retires Due to Serious Health Battle

Scottish sprinter Beth Dobbin retires after a three-year battle with a serious health issue. She holds the 200m Scottish record and won Commonwealth Games bronze.

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Beth Dobbin represented Scotland at the 2022 Commonwealth Games

Man Completes 742 Climbs of Pen y Fan in One Year Challenge

Chris Daniel completed 742 climbs of Pen y Fan in one year, honoring his late wife Rita and raising bowel cancer awareness through his record-breaking challenge.

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Chris Daniel A man at the top of Pen y Fan. The stone at the top shows it is Pen y Fan and is 886 metres. There are rocks around the main headstone. The man has a blue t-shirt and under a yellow long sleeved shirt with a yellow hat, black sunglasses and black shorts. His arms are outstretched like his is cheering.

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