In 2016, Thonakal Gopi entered his first marathon to pace another runner for 30km; he kept running, qualified for the Rio Olympics and a decade later remains one of In…

There are moments in an athlete’s career that are carefully planned, trained for and anticipated for years. And then there ...
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Australia’s new marathon record-holder Haftu Strintzos eyes off ‘ultimate’ goal to contend at championship events

Fresh off the emotional rollercoaster of becoming Australia’s fastest marathon runner, Haftu Strintzos has set his sights on championship racing around the world — starting as early as September. The ...
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New half marathon world record set after previous attempt was denied

Kejelcha's new half marathon world record isn't technically the fastest we've ever seen, though. Previous record holder ...
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'Oh my God': Vinny Mauri ran his first marathon—and became the 4th-fastest American marathoner ever!

Most runners will remember April 26, 2026, as the day Sabastian Sawe became the first man to officially break the 2-hour barrier in the marathon. But for Vinny Mauri, it will always be the day he ran ...
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The Workouts Behind Some of the World’s Fastest Marathoners—and How to Add Them to Your Schedule

A few of the fastest marathon times in the world have one coach in common: Renato Canova. This includes Germany’s Amanal Petros, the 15th-fastest marathoner in the world with a time of 2:04:03, and ...