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Athletes run in Gaza Strip's first 'marathon' in more than two years

Some 300 participants from across the Palestinian enclave ran a four kilometre-long race along Salah al-Din street.

Africanews

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Middle East crisis affects sporting events and athletes

Formula One's Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will not take place in April due to the conflict in the Middle East, the sport announced on Saturday. The U.S. and Israel's conflict with Iran has led ⁠to sporting events being postpo...

France 24

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High school coach closes gap with leader to win L.A. marathon

Nathan Martin, a high school cross country coach from Michigan, caught up with the runner in first place during the last stretch of the Los Angeles marathon, winning the race in the closest finish in history. Tony Dokoupil has the story.

CBS America

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Dramatic end to LA Marathon

The L.A. Marathon ended in dramatic fashion this weekend when a local teacher from Michigan caught the leader, crossing the finish line in the closest end to the marathon ever.

Fox News

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Is Red Bull Rancher Strong the hardest two minutes in fitness?

Red Bull Rancher Strong is a one-of-a-kind obstacle course themed after the heart of America. It pits ranchers and fitness athletes against each other in a sprint-style course that tests pure power and heart.

Sports Illustrated

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Hodgkinson smashes women's indoor 800m world record in Liévin

Keely Hodgkinson has broken the long-standing women's indoor 800m world record, set by Slovenia's Jolanda Ceplak on the day the Briton was born almost 24 years ago.

France 24

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Gold medal hopes high for Canada’s short-track speed skaters

Canada’s short-track speed skating team held a practice in Montreal less than two weeks before the Winter Olympics kick off in Italy. Considered Canada’s strongest team in decades, the athletes are processing the growing pressure to win ...

CBC News

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B-boy ready to 'make history' at Olympics breakdancing debut

Philip Kim aka B-Boy Phil Wizard, who will compete in the Olympics’ breakdancing competition, said he and his fellow breakers are “making history” as their sport makes a debut on the world’s greatest stage.

Reuters

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Ten days to Paris 2024 Olympics

There are just ten days to go until the opening ceremony in Paris. Volunteers from all over France are giving their time free of charge to help make the games an event to remember.

France 24

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Kenya's professional marathoners impacted by travel bans

Many of the world's best long-distance runners come from the hilly highlands of western Kenya. But the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the cancellation of events around the world. It has been devastating for the communities that depend ...

Al Jazeera