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Keira D’Amato Drops Out of the Chicago Marathon Her last recorded split was 33:32 at 10K. Eight days shy of her 40th birthday, Keira D’Amato, the former American record holder in the marathon and the half marathon, dropped out of the Chicago Marathon after the 10K mark. She had talked before the race about running the American record. On the marathon broadcast, her coach, Ed Eyestone, said D’Amato had developed some arch pain during her taper. Her last recorded split was 33:32 at 10K. After the race, he clarified in a text message to Runner’s World that the pain was in her…
FIFA previously announced all 16 host cities and their stadiums for the 2026 World Cup over two years ago. The governing body of the sport then revealed exactly how many matches each area will get back in February. MetLife Stadium in New Jersey will host the tournament final. The arena is currently the home of the NFL duo the New York Giants and New York Jets. There will be some unique changes to the arenas across North America. First of all, FIFA is forcing all of the stadiums to have real grass pitches. This means that arenas with artificial turf must…
Force notches milestone 50th No. 1 as Friday leaders remain atop fields Two-time Top Fuel world champion Brittany Force clinched her 50th career No. 1 qualifier on Saturday at Texas Motorplex, hanging on to the top position at the 39th annual Texas NHRA FallNationals. Austin Prock (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also qualified No. 1 at the 18th of 20 races during the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season and the fourth of six races in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs. Force’s run of 3.667 seconds at 338.19 mph from…
On October 13, 2024, Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya made history by breaking the women’s world record at the Chicago Marathon, a feat that has captured the attention of the athletic world. Chepngetich’s remarkable performance not only showcased her incredible talent and determination but also reinforced Kenya’s dominance in long-distance running. The Chicago Marathon, known for its flat and fast course, has long been a favored venue for elite runners aiming to achieve personal bests and set records. This year, the atmosphere was electric as thousands of spectators lined the streets, cheering on participants from around the globe. The race began…
Olympic medallist Philip Doyle: ‘Rowing is miserable. The lifestyle is miserable. Being a full-time athlete is miserable when you’re on no money’ As an Olympic medallist and medical doctor, Philip Doyle isn’t short of dedication, but it’s taken a lot of hard work and sacrifice — physically, financially and even romantically. Now 32, he’s considering his prospects for the next Games in LA Olympic bronze medallist Philip Doyle at the National Rowing Centre in Cork. Photo: Bryan Keane/Inpho It’s a month since he won an Olympic bronze medal with rowing partner Daire Lynch at the men’s double sculls in Paris…
Ruth Chepngetich shatters women’s world record at Chicago Marathon Kenyan distance runner Ruth Chepngetich completed the Chicago Marathon in 2:09:56 on Sunday, smashing the women’s full marathon world record. Chepngetich became the first woman to ever run under 2:10 at the full marathon distance. Ethiopian runner Tigst Assefa held the previous women’s world record of 2:11:53, a feat she accomplished at the 2023 Berlin Marathon. Chepngetich, 30, is a one-time world champion. Entering Sunday, Chepngetich’s personal best in a full marathon was 2:14:18, set two years ago on Oct. 9, 2022. Her record for a half marathon is 1:04:02, set…