The New York Times – Sports:
Sisson, who finished second in the women’s race, ran the Chicago Marathon in 2:18:29. It is the second time the American record has fallen this year.
Author: Talya Minsberg
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Eliud Kipchoge Smashes His Own Marathon World Record
The New York Times – Sports:
Kipchoge ran the Berlin Marathon in a time of 2:01:10. He has no equal in the distance.
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London Marathon Joins Boston in Welcoming Nonbinary Runners
The New York Times – Sports:
Five of the six largest marathons in the world will soon allow runners to compete without registering as men or women. The London Marathon changed its policy on Wednesday.
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Running 200 Miles With Some Very Close Friends
The New York Times – Sports:
Long-distance relay races bring together an eclectic group of runners in road racing’s equivalent of Van Life.
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How to Run in Extreme Heat? Ask a ‘Son of the Desert’
The New York Times – Sports:
Max Calderan has trekked some 700 miles in the Arabian Peninsula. To him, that summer heat you’re running in probably feels like a cool breeze.
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For Serena Williams, Tennis — Not Motherhood — Was a Sacrifice
The New York Times – Sports:
Williams was bedridden for six weeks after childbirth because of life-threatening blood clots. She was playing in a Wimbledon final less than a year later.
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Gotytom Gebreslase of Ethiopia Wins Women’s World Championship Marathon
The New York Times – Sports:
Judith Korir of Kenya won silver, and Lonah Chemtai Salpeter of Israel won bronze. All three medalists bested the world championship marathon record time set by Paula Radcliffe in 2005.
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Allyson Felix’s Final Track and Field Championship Wasn’t About the Medal
The New York Times – Sports:
Felix won yet another world championship medal, her 19th. “I think I felt all the emotions,” she said of her final competitive race.
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Allyson Felix’s Victory Lap Wasn’t About the Medal
The New York Times – Sports:
Felix won yet another world championship medal, her 19th. “I think I felt all the emotions,” she said of her final competitive race.