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U.S. star Emma Coburn to miss Olympics with broken ankle
Emma Coburn will miss the Paris Olympics, her fourth, due to a broken ankle.
Olympics 2024 (Women) (Canadian Running: 5/3/24)
posted: 5/6/24

Lee Wesselius top Canadian at Copenhagen Marathon
Here are the lists of top Canadian runners at the 2024 Copenhagen Marathon this Sunday, May 5.
Copenhagen Marathon (Canadian Running: 5/5/24)
posted: 5/6/24

Lemi Berhanu Hayle wins Prague international marathon, Bedatu Hirpa Badane claims women's race
Lemi Berhanu Hayle of Ethiopia won the 2024 Prague International Marathon in 2:08:44.
Prague International Marathon (Newsday: 5/5/24)
posted: 5/6/24

Thousands of runners head downtown for the 2024 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
The 2024 Kalamazoo Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, May 5.
Kalamazoo Marathon (News Channel 3: 5/5/24)
posted: 5/6/24

Jason Sayler wins Flying Pig Marathon for second consecutive year joining first-time winner Olivia Anger
Jason Sayler won the 2024 Flying Pig Marathon in 2:26:01 while Olivia Anger won the women's race in 2:43:22.
Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon (Fox 19 Now: 5/5/24)
posted: 5/6/24

Belfast City Marathon 2024: The crowd of runners was so vast that it took 20 minutes to pass
The 2024 Belfast City Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, May 5, with 18,000 runners in all distances.
Belfast City Marathon (News Letter: 5/6/24)
posted: 5/6/24

Voss reigns in 60th Rotorua Marathon
Michael Voss won the 2024 Rotorua Marathon in 2:23:48 while Debbie Donald won the women's race in 2:46:30.
Rotorua Marathon (RNZ: 5/4/24)
posted: 5/6/24

Kenenisa Bekele named to Ethiopian Olympic marathon team
The Ethiopian marathon team for the Paris Olympics have been announced: Kenenisa Bekele, Sisay Lemma and Tamirat Tola for the men; Tigist Assefa, Amane Beriso and Gotytom Gebreslase.
Olympics 2024 (Men) (Canadian Running: 5/2/24)
posted: 5/3/24

The many Olympic firsts that await Kenya's marathon team in Paris
The Kenya marathon team for the Paris Olympics will have a lot of firsts - if successful, first man winning three consecutive gold medals, first woman in a back-to-back win and first participation for most athletes.
Olympics 2024 (Men) (Pulse Sports: 5/2/24)
posted: 5/3/24

2024 Eugene Marathon celebrates largest fields ever, raises over $233K for charities
The 2024 Eugene Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, April 28, with 12,000 runners in all distances and raising $233K for local charities.
Eugene Marathon (KTVL10: 5/2/24)
posted: 5/3/24

What to know about the Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon
The 2024 Pittsburgh Marathon will be held on Sunday, May 5, with 42,000 participants in all distances.
Pittsburgh Marathon (TribLive: 5/1/24)
posted: 5/3/24

Weekend schedules for Flying Pig Marathon, heads up on route, closed roads, timing; 40k participants
The 2024 Flying Pig Marathon will be held on Sunday, May 5, with 40,000 participants in all distances.
Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon (Northern Kentucky Tribune: 4/3/24)
posted: 5/3/24

Eliud Kipchoge named to his fifth Kenyan Olympic team
Eliud Kipchoge is off to his fifth Olympic Games for Kenya, aiming to win his third consecutive gold medal in the marathon.
Olympics 2024 (Men) (Canadian Running: 5/1/24)
posted: 5/2/24

Will only three marathoners represent Canada at 2024 Paris Olympics?
Only three Canadian marathon runners have qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics and a number of athletes will aim for the rest of the spots this weekend before the qualification window closes.
Olympics 2024 (Men) (Canadian Running: 5/1/24)
posted: 5/2/24

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