Eilish McColgan has left the roster of world-class British athletics program
by Four-time Olympian Eilish McColgan is a notable absentee from the list of 65 athletes named to join the UK Athletics World Class program for 2024 …
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Kenyan court sentences killers of Olympic athlete Kiplagat to 35 years in prison
The Ugandan Benjamin Kiplagat participated in the Olympic Games in Rio in 2016 as well as those in London in 2012 (Fabrice COFFRINI) A Kenyan …
Deaths of Kenyan athletes reveal mental health issues
Athletes and officials called for action after series of deaths of Kenyan runners (FRANCK FIFE) Kenyan athletes’ mental health problems and lack of support have …
Sam Long aims for T100 victory at home in Las Vegas
“Angry” Sam Long embraces the juxtaposition of the underdog and favorite titles as he chases victory in the T100 at home in Las Vegas. The …
Brownlee aims for first T100 podium of the year in Vegas
By Paul Eddison, Sportsbeat Alistair Brownlee has spent the majority of his career taking on every challenge presented to him and now the time has …
Interview with Emile Cairess: From his work at Foot Locker to his attempt to break the grip of the marathon in Africa
Emile Cairess could break Sir Mo Farah’s British half marathon record in Valencia – Guzelian/Lorne Campbell Among the 40 best male marathon runners on the …
Geoff Capes, former world’s strongest man and British Olympian, has died aged 75
Geoff Capes, two-time world’s strongest man and three-time Olympian, has died aged 75, British Athletics announced. The Lincolnshire-born athlete won Commonwealth shot put gold in …
Geoff Capes: Athlete and strongman was ‘a giant of heart and mind’
Tributes have poured in for “giant of heart and mind” Geoff Capes, the record-breaking British shot putter and two-time World’s Strongest Man champion, who has …
Billy Monger: 10k after Ironman my dentures came loose – you grit your teeth and keep going
Billy Monger crosses the finish line at Ironman 70.3 in Weymouth last month – Getty Images/Huw Fairclough An Ironman is perhaps the toughest endurance event …