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Watch| Som Bahadur Thami wins 65-km Buddha trails in 7 hours 21 minutes
Thami was captured running in dark-colored shorts and a hoodie with simple black shoes. He was also not carrying any hydration pouches like the others, who took part
At Boston Marathon, Ukrainian runners show national pride
A 33-year-old Ukrainian citizen who lives in Brooklyn, Molchanov ran the 26.2-mile race wearing a Ukraine singlet, with his face painted his homeland's yellow and blue.
Eliud Kipchoge wins Tokyo Marathon but misses out on new world record
Eliud Kipchoge was making his Tokyo debut in one of the six major marathons alongside New York, Berlin, Chicago, London and Boston.
Mumbai Half Marathon to return to action after two-year coronavirus-enforced gap
Several new protocols will be in place for the race, which takes place on 19 December, including mandatory vaccination or RT-PCR negative tests
Boston Marathon: Benson Kipruto, Diana Kipyogei ensure yet another Kenyan sweep
Benson Kipruto and Diana Kipyogei completed a Kenyan sweep — the eighth since 2000 at the world's oldest and most prestigious 26.2-miler, which moved from its traditional spring date for the first time in its 125-year history
Ethiopia's Derara Hurisa disqualified after winning Vienna Marathon for wearing wrong shoes
The 24-year-old Hurisa crossed the line first by three seconds but was later told he had been disqualified because the soles of his shoes were 1 centimeter (0.4 inches) thicker than the maximum 4 centimeters allowed.
Tokyo Olympics 2020: Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge wins second marathon gold with dominant run in brutal conditions
The world record holder clocked 2hr 08min 38sec to win gold, becoming only the third man to win consecutive marathon titles.
China calls off over 60 marathons, cross country races after extreme weather causes deaths of 21 runners
Long-distance running in booming in China but concern is rising over poorly regulated races that have sprung up across the country.
Deaths of 21 ultramarathon runners spark outrage in China over safety concerns in races
As authorities launched an investigation, Chinese social media erupted in mourning and outrage, questioning why organisers had not been better prepared for the extreme weather.
Tokyo Olympics 2020: Eliud Kipchoge prepares to defend Games gold medal with Enschede marathon win
Jonathan Korir, another Kenyan, stayed with Kipchoge until the 30 km mark before dropping away to finish more than two minutes back in 2:06.40.
Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich smashes half marathon world record; Brigid Kosgei falters
A strong early pace was set chiefly by Brigid Kosgei, the Kenyan marathon record holder, who eventually came in fifth, almost two minutes adrift.
Elite Hamburg marathon organisers searching for new location after tightening of COVID-19 restrictions
After a tightening of lockdown restrictions in Hamburg, organisers must find an alternative venue for the race, tagged "the fastest way to Tokyo", which was originally due to be held in the city centre.
Tokyo Olympics 2020: Organisers prepare to resume 'safe' test events
Tokyo 2020 chiefs pledged to hold the remaining 18 test events — which function as dress rehearsals for each sport — in a "safe and secure" manner, to see what they can "learn as we work towards the Games".
Coronavirus pandemic-delayed Boston Marathon field set for 20,000, announce organisers
More than 30,000 runners had signed up for the 2020 race, which was first postponed and then cancelled because of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Tata Mumbai Marathon to take place on 30 May; organisers to share format and other details later
The Tata Mumbai Marathon is normally held in January.
Airtel Delhi Half Marathon: We had to take a leap of faith, says Procam International's Vivek Singh on hosting race during pandemic
The 2020 edition of the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon took place on 29 November despite the worsening COVID-19 situation in the national capital.
Paris Marathon scheduled to be run in October next year after being cancelled in 2020
Runners who signed up to take part in the 2020 Paris Marathon will be given the option to compete in 2021 or request a refund.
Former London Marathon winner Daniel Wanjiru of Kenya banned for four years for doping
The Athletics Integrity Unit said it was “highly likely” that Wanjiru used prohibited substances, citing abnormalities in his biological passport.
London Marathon 2020: Ethiopian Shura Kitata vrooms to victory as favourite Eliud Kipchoge cracks
The 2020 London Marathon was the first Eliud Kipchoge hasn't won since finishing second in Berlin in 2013 — he had won all 11 others he raced in, including the 2016 Rio Olympics.
London Marathon 2020: Kenya's Brigid Kosgei retains women's title by pipping Sarah Hall
"The weather is not good. So we struggled," Kosgei said of rainy, cold conditions at the 2020 London Marathon.