Galen Rupp wins 2nd straight US Olympic marathon trials
ATLANTA (AP) — Galen Rupp reclaimed his status as the nation’s top distance runner Saturday, winning his second straight...
Playful push uncovers childhood disease, propels marathoner
A push. That’s what guided Tyler Andrews to Atlanta for the U.S. Olympic marathon trials this weekend.From himself, to ...
Red, white & shoes? Footwear at forefront of marathon trials
In his biggest race, distance runner Jacob Riley might slip on a pair of shoes he’s never even broken in. The reason is ...
Tokyo Marathon limited to elite runners because of virus
TOKYO — Tokyo Marathon organizers drastically reduced the number of participants for this year's race on Monday out of fear of the spread of the virus...
A step ahead? Nike’s Vaporfly shoe changing marathon game
To pick the favorites in this year's Olympic marathon, just glance at the shoes of the runners on the starting line.
Hot Water: Pressure to move Tokyo Olympics open-water venue
TOKYO — The IOC moved next year’s Tokyo Olympic marathons and race walks out of the Japanese capital to avoid the stifling heat and humidity.
NY team helping immigrant runners realize American dream
NEW YORK — A no-name entrant at this month’s New York City Marathon — literally, he didn’t even qualify to have his name printed on his bib — Girma Be...
Bach says opponents of Olympic marathon move wanted an edge
LONDON — Athletes who opposed moving the Olympic marathons and race walks from Tokyo to the northern city of Sapporo wanted a competitive edge, IOC Pr...
Jepkosgei wins NYC in 1st marathon, Kamworor takes men’s
NEW YORK — Joyciline Jepkosgei arrived in New York with a modest goal for her first marathon ever.
Schär wins 3rd straight NYC Marathon women’s wheelchair race
NEW YORK — Manuela Schär of Switzerland has won her third straight women's wheelchair title at the New York City Marathon, giving her eight consecutiv...
Kenya’s Mary Keitany eyes 5th NYC Marathon title in 6 years
NEW YORK — Mary Keitany is back for another bolt through the boroughs.
Column: IOC marathon edict should give pause to other cities
Tokyo must be having some serious second-thoughts about taking on the Olympic Games.
Runners mixed on plan to move Olympic marathon out of Tokyo
NEW YORK — Runners are all over the course regarding the IOC's plan to move next summer's Olympic marathon from Tokyo to Sapporo in pursuit of a coole...
Tokyo governor confronts IOC over moving Olympic marathon
TOKYO — The IOC has a full-blown fight on its hands trying to move next year's Olympic marathon from steamy Tokyo to the cooler northern city of Sappo...
Tokyo officials feud with IOC over Olympic marathon switch
TOKYO — Tokyo city officials are in a public feud with the International Olympic Committee over IOC plans — made without consulting the city or local ...