The New York Times – Sports:
His career came to and abrupt end in February, when Russian forces invaded his country and he became a soldier.
Author: Matthew Futterman
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Novak Djokovic Finds Harmony and a Lot of Wins
The New York Times – Sports:
Djokovic missed long stretches of the tennis season because he has refused to get vaccinated against Covid-19. That has only made him more determined.
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Rafael Nadal’s Battle Against Time
The New York Times – Sports:
Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam singles champion, has played all year like he is running out of time. There is a reason for that, and it’s not hard to miss at the ATP Finals.
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Incoming New York Road Runners Chair Says Breaking Doping Rule Was Unintentional
The New York Times – Sports:
Nnenna Lynch, the incoming chair of the New York Road Runners, which oversees the New York City Marathon, serves on the committee that oversees the prohibition on runners who had served a doping suspension from racing. But she has run anyway.
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Running Officials Did Not Test Long Shot New York City Marathon Winner Before Race
The New York Times – Sports:
Sharon Lokedi won Sunday’s marathon in her debut at the distance. Because she was so unknown, she was not subjected to the event’s pre-race drug testing program.
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Catching Up With Rob Simmeljkaer, the Next Leader of the NYC Marathon
The New York Times – Sports:
Rob Simmelkjaer was a top executive at ESPN and worked on air at NBC. As he prepares to take over New York Road Runners, he wants new races and to promote running as a tool for improving mental health.
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NYC Marathon Course Map and Route
The New York Times – Sports:
The race is a 26.2-mile tour through all five boroughs of New York City. Yes, there are hills. Got a problem with that?
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The Biggest Marathons Ban Convicted Dopers for Life. Antidoping Officials Cry Foul.
The New York Times – Sports:
A policy that has come under scrutiny since the organization behind the New York City Marathon learned its incoming chairwoman cannot compete in its races may be illegal. It’s all quite awkward.
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American Marathon Runners Are Faster Than Ever
The New York Times – Sports:
American women have been breaking the national marathon record this year. Conner Mantz, a 25-year-old from Utah, had a stellar marathon debut. But can they win major races?