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There she stood, her petite figure barely visible bunched among runners at the start line of a junior cross-country race. Young and fresh-faced, Faith Kipyegon was blissfully barefoot at the beginning of her journey.
Despite the primary school girl getting much attention for being a fierce competitor, the then 16-year-old

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Faith Kipyegon exclusive on her winning mentality and seizing the moment at Paris 2024:

Faith Kipyegon exclusive on her winning mentality and seizing the moment at Paris 2024.

Faith Kipyegon exclusive on her winning mentality at Paris 2024

Legendary distance runner Paul Tergat has been keeping an eye on the clock for years.
And the Kenyan is not about to shift his gaze, never mind it has been nearly 14 years since he last laced up his running shoes for a competition.
The first man to break the

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Kenya's running great Paul Tergat 

Kenyan legend Paul Tergat: Expect "fireworks" in the men’s marathon at the Paris 2024 Olympics

The stars of track and field descend on Doha on Friday (3 May) for the start of the 2019 IAAF Diamond League.
But who will shine brightest in the elite series of track and field events, as athletes lay down markers for the World Athletics Championships, back in the Qatari

Winners' Podium from the 2018 Diamond League final in Brussels, Belgium

On your marks, set, go for the Diamond League

W Pole Vault Final, W 4x400M Relay, M Hammer Final, M 4x400M Relay, W 5000M Final, W 4x100M Final, M 4x100M Final

Rio 2016 | Olympic Games

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Athletics Integrated Day 11 Morning. Rio 2016
Men's Triple Jump Final,1500m,200m
Women's Discus Throw Final, 5000m, Pole Vault, 100m Hurdles

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Vivian Jepkemoi Cheruiyot wins gold for Kenya in the women's 5,000m final.

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Women's 5,000m Final | Rio 2016 Replays

Vivian Jepkemoi Cheruiyot wins gold for Kenya in the women's 5000m final and sets a new Olympic record.

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Kenya take gold, silver in Women's 5,000m

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Kenya's Sheila Chepkirui and Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands used respective final-mile kicks inside Central Park to claim New York City Marathon victories on Sunday (3 November).
Both runners were able to celebrate first marathon major titles on the streets of the Big Apple.
The 33-year-old Chepkirui won in 2:24:35,

Abdi Nageeye (L) and Sheila Chepkirui won the NYC Marathon, 2024

Abdi Nageeye, Sheila Chepkirui claim New York City Marathon titles

The New York City Marathon is the final of the six Marathon Majors of the 2024 season, closing out a memorable year that featured the Olympic Summer Games Paris 2024.
Hellen Obiri of Kenya looked on course for a successful title defence in the women's race, but compatriot Sheila Chepkirui

Sheila Chepkirui beat Hellen Obiri to take the women's race at the 2024 New York City Marathon

New York City Marathon 2024: Top results and times

On Sunday 3 November, many of the world’s top marathon runners will compete for glory in the 2024 New York City Marathon.
Among the elite field, which includes multiple Olympic medallists and athletes competing in their first race since Paris 2024, are some of the most exciting female runners on

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 05: Hellen Obiri of Kenya reacts as she crosses the finish line to win the Women's Division of the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon on November 05, 2023 in Central Park in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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New York City Marathon 2024: Four of the top female runners

Four months after conquering one of the hardest Olympic marathon courses in history at Paris 2024, three medallists from that race are set to close their season with another top-level run at the 2024 New York City Marathon on Sunday, 3 November.
The reigning Olympic men’s marathon champion Tamirat Tola,

Ethiopia's Tamirat Tola will seek to defend his New York Marathon title on Sunday, 3 November.

2024 New York Marathon preview, schedule, and how to watch

“What just happened!?!”
That question proved iconic after Sifan Hassan was crowned Olympic women’s marathon champion after an astonishing round of runs at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
A journey that took her 62km over 10 days. A feat many felt was impossible and even by her own admission simply “crazy”.

Women's Marathon gold medallist Sifan Hassan of Netherlands celebrates on the podium at Paris 2024 Olympics.

Sifan Hassan on her amazing pursuit for Olympic gold

Sifan Hassan has raced to victory in a new Olympic record in the Paris 2024 women’s marathon on Sunday 11 August.
The Dutch athlete braved the undulating course that wound through some of the most iconic sights in Paris, finishing the race in 2:22:55.
“I feel like I am dreaming,"

Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands celebrates after winning the women's marathon on day 16 of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Esplanade Des Invalides

Sifan Hassan wins women’s marathon gold in new Olympic record

The final 13 gold medals are on offer on the last day of the Paris 2024 Olympics before the Closing Ceremony takes place on Sunday (11 August) evening.
The day starts with the women’s marathon, with Kenya’s Hellen Obiri and Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands among the contenders for gold.

TOKYO, JAPAN - AUGUST 10: Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands celebrates winning the gold medal with Hellen Obiri of Kenya who won the silver after the Women's 5000m - Final on day ten of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 02, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Aleksandra Szmigiel-Pool/Getty Images)

 Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands celebrates winning the gold medal with Hellen Obiri at Tokyo 2020

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Representing his country was Kelvin Kiptum’s dream since he was 13 years old.
A decade later and after just three marathons, he earned a provisional call-up to Kenya’s fiercely competitive Olympics team.
With his run of 2:00.35 at the 2023 Chicago marathon that shattered the world record by a massive

Kelvin Kiptum holds the Kenyan flag as he celebrates his world record at the 2023 Chicago Marathon

Kelvin Kiptum’s memory lingers over Paris 2024 marathons

Ethiopia's Sisay Lemma and Hellen Obiri of Kenya won the men’s and women’s Boston Marathon 2024 on Monday (15 April).
Below are the top times. Find the full results here.
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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 15: Sisay Lemma of Ethiopia celebrates after winning the Professional Men's Division at the 128th Boston Marathon on April 15, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts.  (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)

Sisay Lemma won the men's 2024 Boston Marathon on 15 April, 2024.

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The Women's Marathon took place on 11/08/2024 around Invalides, Paris. Sifan Hassan (NED) claimed Gold with a new Olympic Record time of 2:22:55hrs. Tigst Assefa (ETH) took Silver and Hellen Obiri (KEN) completed the podium.

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Women's Marathon | Athletics | Olympic Games Paris 2024

The Women's Marathon starts at Paris City Hall and finishes on the Esplanade des Invalides, Paris on 11/08/24. The Gold medal was for Sifan Hassan (NED), Tigst Assefa won the Silver medal (ETH) and Hellen Obiri (KEN) the Bronze medal.

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