The New York Times – Sports:
Many of the sport’s biggest names — Sha’Carri Richardson, Molly Seidel, Eliud Kipchoge and Sam Kendricks — are not competing in Eugene, Ore. this week.
Category: Track and Field
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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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The 110-meter hurdles was dramatic before it even started
The New York Times – Sports:
Hansle Parchment of Jamaica injured himself during a warm up, and Devon Allen was disqualified for a false start.
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Karsten Warholm and Rai Benjamin are Ready for Their Rematch
The New York Times – Sports:
Karsten Warholm, the Norwegian reigning world champion and gold medalist in the 400-meter hurdles has a budding rivalry with the American Rai Benjamin. It’s just what track and field needs.
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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce leads a Jamaican sweep of the 100-meter race.
The New York Times – Sports:
It was an expected Jamaican sweep, with Shericka Jackson taking the silver and Elaine Thompson-Herah winning the bronze.
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Tamirat Tola of Ethiopia Wins the World Championship Marathon
The New York Times – Sports:
Conditions in Eugene were perfect for a fast marathon. Tamirat Tola of Ethiopia won the race in 2 hours 5 minutes and 36 seconds, a record for the world championships.
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Fred Kerley Leads U.S. Sweep in the 100 Meters at Worlds
The New York Times – Sports:
Kerley won the gold and was followed by Marvin Bracy-Williams and Trayvon Bromell.
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Here’s what to watch at the world Championships on Saturday.
The New York Times – Sports:
Marcell Jacobs, the Tokyo Olympics gold medalist in the 100 meters, and Sifan Hassan, the Toyko Olympic gold medalist in the 10,000 meters, both return to the global stage.
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Fred Kerley Leads an American Podium Sweep in the 100-Meters
The New York Times – Sports:
Kerley led an American sweep of the 100-meter dash. He was followed by Marvin Bracy and Trayvon Bromell.