Xinjiang Marathon Winners Feast on 1.5-Meter Lamb Kebabs
Dosbo wins 2026 Turpan Jiaohe Half Marathon with record time, receives 1.5-meter lamb kebab. Winners share prize in festive feast.
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Ruth Chepngetich Shatters Women’s Marathon World Record in Chicago
Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich breaks women’s marathon world record in Chicago with an impressive time of 2:09:56, surpassing the previous record by nearly two minutes.
Peres Jepchirchir Sets New Women’s-Only Marathon Record at London Marathon
Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir sets a new women’s-only marathon record at the London Marathon with a time of 2:16:16, breaking Mary Keitany’s 2017 record.
British Runner Russ Cook Becomes First Person to Run the Length of Africa
British runner Russ Cook has become the first person to run the entire length of Africa, completing a 16,000-kilometer journey through 16 countries in 352 days.
China’s Marathon Boom: Millions Take to the Streets in ‘Marathon Super Weekend’
China’s ‘Marathon Super Weekend’ saw over 60 events and millions of participants, reflecting the country’s booming interest in long-distance running and a near return to pre-pandemic levels of enthusiasm.