Spain’s Kilian Jornet and American Hillary Gerardi battled the worst of the weekend’s weather in the Scottish Highlands to triumph in the Salomon Glen Coe Skyline race yesterday (Sunday). Kilian Jornet and Hillary Gerardi win Salomon Glen Coe Skyline 2018 In rain and strong winds, 200 athletes from across the world … [Read more...]
Sara Hall to run Ottawa Marathon 2018
April 26, 2018 By
Ottawa, April 26, 2018 – On the heels of the U.S. women’s record performance at the Boston Marathon, organizers of the Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend are pleased to announce that the 2017 U.S. Marathon champion Sara Hall is planning to run the Scotiabank Ottawa Marathon on Sunday, May 27, 2018. 2017 U.S. … [Read more...]
Seb Coe excited about IAAF role
November 7, 2016 By
Today is my ( Seb Coe ) first day of office as President of the IAAF. I am very excited and proud to have been given an opportunity to lead our great sport into the new era that lies ahead. I am looking forward to working closely with my colleagues on the IAAF Council, who yesterday [...] The post Seb Coe excited about … [Read more...]
Erholtz Leads US Women success
November 7, 2016 By
AJIJIC, Mexico – On the grueling Chupinaya Mountain Race course in Ajijic, Mexico, which boasts nearly 3,800 feet of climbing and equal descent over the 13.8-kilometer route, Coloradoan Brandy Erholtz blazed the trail to set what race organizer Ivan Romero Garnica, a.k.a. El Chupinayo referred to as “an amazing … [Read more...]
Lawi Lalang signs with GSC
September 15, 2016 By
Former star of the University of Arizona, Lawi Lalang, signs with the management of Global Sports Communication to help him further in his career. Lawi Lalang, who has won eight NCAA titles, added his last title last weekend by winning the 5000m in Eugene. He has a bright future in front of him having run [...] The … [Read more...]
Ben True sets US 5k Record
September 14, 2016 By
At the seventh annual B.A.A. 5K, New England native Ben True ran his way into the record books, clocking a national record time of 13:22 to win his third B.A.A. 5K title. True, 13:24, became the first athlete in race history to claim three titles, a testament to his fast finishing kick and determination. Ben [...] The … [Read more...]
Anti-doping : IAAF and UCI Comparisons are Misleading
September 10, 2016 By
Antidoping – In response to a number of media inquiries into comparisons between the annual expenditure of the IAAF and the world governing body of cycling UCI, we would like to underline a number of facts for the record. IAAF expenditure on Anti-doping At the risk of sounding repetitive by reiterating what we … [Read more...]
Shalane Flanagan Chicago Show
March 23, 2015 By
American running star, Shalane Flanagan, blazes half-marathon in 1:09:45, while earning first ever Remix Challenge medal; Andy Wacker of Boulder wins men’s race; NFL legend Roger Craig among notable finishers; Post race concert headlined by Cold War Kids caps an action packed Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Festival weekend … [Read more...]
Daska, Desisa Crowned Boston Champions
March 22, 2015 By
BOSTON – On a picture perfect day for racing, Ethiopians Mamitu Daska and Lelisa Desisa were crowned champions at the 14th B.A.A. Half Marathon, presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund. Daska established a new event record of 1:08:20, while Desisa earned his second consecutive B.A.A. Half … [Read more...]
