Athletics

It’s not easy being Kenenisa Bekele.
For nearly 25 years, his name has been synonymous with running.
A long journey of pushing himself and setting ambitious yet achievable goals.
The five-time Olympic medallist was the ultimate competitor, practically unbeatable across various surfaces, earning 19 global titles on both the track

Kenenisa Bekele says he hasn’t reached his peak yet in the marathon.

Ethiopian legend on ambitions to compete in Paris 2024 Olympic Marathon

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

Dakar 2026 | Youth Olympic Games

Kenya's running great Paul Tergat 

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

The marathons at the IAAF World Championships have been scheduled to start at midnight due to Doha's high daytime temperatures. What will that mean for the athletes? Hear the thoughts of Kenya's former marathon world record holder Paul Tergat and his fellow Olympic medallist Patrick Sang, and see what happened in the last night marathon of note at the Rome 1960 Olympics.

2019 IAAF World Championships - Doha

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Get ready for the first Midnight Marathon

One of the intriguing innovations of the Doha 2019 IAAF Athletics World Championships is the marathons will be held at night.
Marathons are normally held in the morning, but the daytime heat in Qatar has seen the championships organisers opt for the novel midnight start time.
Similar concerns about the

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How do you prepare for a midnight marathon?

Haile Gebrselaisse says the Olympics are an event unlike any other so his dramatic 10,000m win at Sydney 2000 was his career highlight.

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In Their Own Words: Gebrselaisse 'complete' after marginal gold

One of the greats of cross-country and long-distance running, Kenya’s Paul Tergat finished second to Ethiopia’s Haile Gebrselassie in the 10,000m at Atlanta 1996 and Sydney 2000, where the pair fought out a memorable duel. In the latest interview for our Words of Olympians series, Tergat recalls the scintillating sprint finish in Sydney.

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Paul Tergat: “I’ll always remember Sydney”

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42.195km (26.2 miles) might seem like an arbitrary distance, especially in comparison to much rounder distances like 5km, 10km, 20km and 50km, but its importance in the history and development of global athletics cannot be understated. Why? Because it is the official distance of the marathon.
Yes, that ultimate test

Tamirat Tola of Team Ethiopia crosses the finish line to win the Gold medal and to break the Olympic Record during the Men's Marathon at Esplanade Des Invalides

Chasing history: the evolution of men’s and women’s marathon world records

What makes a marathon course quick?
The first thing is the terrain, with few or zero hills and inclines, so runners don’t lose time and energy on the ascents.
Flat courses have helped make Berlin, Valencia, and Chicago, where the current men’s marathon world record was set in 2023, among

Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge at the start of the 2023 Berlin-Marathon.

The 10 fastest marathon courses in the world

Genzebe Dibaba is very open about her relationship with the marathon.
“It’s a challenging distance,” she says. The challenge is not only on the course but also while training for it.
It has been two years since her marathon debut, but Dibaba, a superstar on track, is still working on

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Genzebe Dibaba will compete at the 2024 Berlin Marathon.

Genzebe Dibaba aims for “great finish” and first marathon win in Berlin

Kibiwott Kandie is no stranger to running fast over long distances.
The Kenyan is one of only seven men to ever complete a half marathon in under 58 minutes, with his personal best of 57:32. He won the Valencia half marathon three times, including when he set the world record

Kibiwott Kandie of Kenya is among the elite runners who will compete in the 50th edition of the Berlin Marathon.

Can Kibiwott Kandie realize his potential at the 2024 Berlin Marathon?

Former marathon world record holder and two-time Olympic medallist Paul Tergat praised alpine skier Issa Laborde for making history for Kenya.
The 17-year-old Laborde became the first male athlete to represent the East African country in the sport at the Winter Youth Olympic Games when he raced in the Super

Gangwon 2024 | Winter Youth Olympic Games

Paul Tergat posing with Issa Laborde and his parents at the Jeongseon High1 ski resort.

Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympics: Paul Tergat, Kenyan marathon icon, lauds history-making alpine skier Issa Laborde

With world marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum and double Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge tipped to make Kenya’s team for Paris, Kenyan legend Tergat believes his compatriots can dominate in the French capital. He also expects Faith Kipyegon to continue her winning ways when she switches to the marathon.

Paris 2024 | Olympic Games

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Paul Tergat: Kenyan men can sweep marathon podium at Paris 2024

Dakar en Jeux 2023 saw a great focus on bringing sport and the Olympic spirit to Senegalese communities in the lead-up to Dakar 2026. Watch the highlights of the festival’s second edition which was all about showcasing sport, embracing the values of the Youth Olympics and building bridges between communities.

Second edition of Dakar en Jeux 2023 was a huge success

Re-live the excitement of Dakar en Jeux 2023: A celebration of sport, art and culture

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) took part in the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) 75th anniversary celebrations during the second edition of the Walk the Talk New York: Health for All Challenge on Sunday (17 September).
IOC President Thomas Bach and WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus were among the dignitaries

B-Girl Sunny Choi and IOC President Thomas Bach at Walk The Talk New York

IOC joins in World Health Organisation's 75th anniversary celebrations

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Relive the greatest Olympic Moments from the Sydney Summer Olympic Games in 2000 and watch as Haile Gebrselassie wins gold for Ethiopia in the men's 10,000m final. Paul Tergat wins silver for Kenya and Assefa Mezgebu claims bronze for Ethiopia

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Ethiopian legend on ambitions to compete in Paris 2024 Olympic Marathon

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

Get ready for the first Midnight Marathon

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Ethiopian legend on ambitions to compete in Paris 2024 Olympic Marathon

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

Get ready for the first Midnight Marathon

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