The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Runners are disappointed that the new finisher medals feature a large bank logo across the bottom. “This isn’t a turkey trot.”
Category: Boston Athletic Assn
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The Boston Marathon Women’s Elite Field Was Historic. London’s Will Be, Too.
The New York Times – Sports:
The depth of talent at the top levels of women’s marathoning continues to grow, outpacing the men. Expect stacked races to follow.
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Golden Retrievers Gather to Honor Spencer, Boston Marathon’s Top Dog
The New York Times – Sports:
Hundreds of dogs and humans gathered in Boston to honor Spencer, the official dog of the Boston Marathon, who died in February.
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Spencer, the Dog for Whom Boston Marathoners Happily Stopped, Dies at 13
The New York Times – Sports:
The golden retriever drew hugs and selfies as the official dog of the Boston Marathon, and was “too good not to share,” his owner, Rich Powers, said.
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A Boston Marathon Winner Is Disqualified After Positive Drug Test
The New York Times – Sports:
Diana Kipyokei of Kenya, who won the women’s race in October 2021, tested positive for a prohibited steroid that can enhance performance.
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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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Boston Marathon Adds Option for Nonbinary Runners Next Year
The New York Times – Sports:
Nonbinary runners will not be required to register in either the men’s or women’s division for the 2023 Boston Marathon, the organizers of the race said.
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Boston Marathon’s Real Challenge? Going Downhill.
The New York Times – Sports:
The uphill sections generally get all the attention on the Boston Marathon course. But the route is what is known as a “net downhill” race.
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The Boston Marathon Has Barred Runners from Russia and Belarus
The New York Times – Sports:
The marathon, one of the world’s top distance races, joins a long list of events from the sports world and beyond that have excluded Russians because of their country’s invasion of Ukraine.