Kelvin Kiptum ran the second fastest marathon in history in London
At Mo Farah’s farewell to the sport, the 23-year-old Kenyan completed the third major of the year in 2:01:25, breaking the record in the competition and touching Kipchoge’s world record. In the women’s race, Olympic champion Sifan Hassan, who had never run the 42.195 km before, won the race.
London Marathon adopts non-binary category ahead of 2023 registration
On Wednesday, London Marathon Events announced the addition of a non-binary category on the London Marathon application just a day after the Boston Marathon announced the same change
OpEd: Mass Participation Sports -- A Force For Good, in Need of Rescue
In an exclusive to ATR, CSM's Lucy Owen says it's time to figure out ways to get live mass events back on the start line.
IPC Commercial and Marketing Director nominated for prestigious award
Race Must Go On, Says Atlanta Olympic Marathon Director
(ATR) The race must go on, say organizers of past and upcoming marathons, on the heels of the horrific bomb blasts in Boston. ATR's Karen Rosen reports.
Sport Security Expert Says London Marathon Should Go Ahead
(ATR) Helmut Spahn, executive director of the International Center for Sport Security, tells Around the Rings “pressure is high” on the London Marathon organizers to step up security in the wake of the Boston bombings.
Friday Photodesk -- Olympic Rapids Run Wild; Curling, Ice Hockey World Champs
(ATR) Olympic rapids open for public use in London as curling and ice hockey world championships push on elsewhere ... More inside this week's edition of Friday Photodesk ...
London Update - Possible Mass Marathon; Questionable Boost to Kids' Sport
(ATR) London could add a mass road race alongside the 2012 marathon...A banned drugs cheat is a possible bidder for public funds to boost children's participation in sports
Olympic Briefs -- Hockey Worlds in Full Swing; Former Coach Sues Federation
(ATR) Defending champion Russia is among the early group leaders at the IIHF World Hockey Championships...Former U.S. speedskating coach Bart Veldkamp sues the sport's national federation after he says he was fired without reason
