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Josh Kerr Wins World Indoor 3000m Title, Secures GB's First Medal in Poland

Josh Kerr overcame injury to reclaim his world indoor 3,000m title, winning Great Britain's first medal at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Poland.

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Jeremiah Azu Misses World 60m Medal by 0.01 Seconds in Poland

Jeremiah Azu missed a medal in the men's 60m final at the World Athletics Indoor Championships by 0.01 seconds, finishing with 6.46 seconds in Torun, Poland. American Jordan Anthony won with 6.41 seconds, while Keely Hodgkinson advanced in the women's 800m.

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Jemma Reekie Aims to Compete in 800m and Mile at Commonwealth Games

Scottish runner Jemma Reekie aims to compete in both the 800m and Mile at the Commonwealth Games, feeling no pressure ahead of the World Indoor Championships and focusing on enjoyment and mental health.

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Stride Out Stannington: A Decade of Community and Running for Women

Stride Out Stannington, a women's running group in Sheffield, celebrates 10 years of community-focused fitness, supporting members through health challenges and fostering camaraderie in nature.

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Duplantis Sets Pole Vault World Record for 15th Time with 6.31m Jump

Sweden's Armand Duplantis broke his own pole vault world record for the 15th time with a 6.31m jump at the Mondo Classic in Uppsala, surpassing the previous record held since 2014.

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North Korea Cancels 2026 Pyongyang Marathon for Unspecified Reasons

North Korea has cancelled the 2026 Pyongyang Marathon for unspecified reasons, as announced by Koryo Tours, the official event partner. The annual race, established in 1981, was set for April 5 but has been called off with no detailed explanation. Refunds will be issued to registrants.

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Wales' Amy Hughes Excels as Champion Long Jumper and Hockey Goalkeeper

Amy Hughes, a 21-year-old Welsh athlete, excels as both a champion long jumper and hockey goalkeeper. She aims to help Wales qualify for the Hockey World Cup, balancing her dual sports careers with notable achievements in both.

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Hodgkinson Leads GB Medal Charge at World Athletics Indoor Championships

Keely Hodgkinson leads Great Britain's strong team at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Poland, aiming for gold after breaking the indoor 800m world record. Other medal hopefuls include Jeremiah Azu, Amy Hunt, Dina Asher-Smith, Josh Kerr, and Georgia Hunter Bell.

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Megan Keith Sets New European 10km Record, Breaking McColgan's Mark

Megan Keith broke the European women's 10km record in Castellon, finishing in 30:07 and surpassing Eilish McColgan's previous mark by one second.

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How Keely Hodgkinson Shattered a 23-Year-Old Indoor 800m World Record

Keely Hodgkinson shattered the 23-year-old women's indoor 800m world record with a time of 1:54.87 in Liévin, France, overcoming injury setbacks and aiming next for the longstanding outdoor record.

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Runner Completes Seven Marathons on Seven Continents in Memory of Brother

Bobby White completed seven marathons on seven continents in seven days to honor his late brother Anton, raising over £32,000 for Glasgow Hospital Children's Charity and overcoming significant physical challenges.

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Hodgkinson Breaks British Indoor 800m Record, Eyes World Best

Keely Hodgkinson broke the British indoor 800m record with a time of 1:56.33, aiming next for the world record. Dina Asher-Smith set a championship record in the 60m, while Elaine Thompson-Herah returned to competition after injury.

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