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Kelvin Kiptum arrives at the finish line line to win the 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Updated Kiptum obliterates marathon world record in Chicago

Kenyan Kelvin Kiptum shattered the men's marathon world record in Chicago on Sunday, winning in two hours and 35 seconds to beat compatriot Eliud Kipchoge's previous mark by more than 30 seconds.

Athletics • 08 Oct 23

Sifan Hassan and Kelvin Kiptum pose with the Chris Brasher Sporting Life Trophy

Hassan and Kiptum triumph at London Marathon

Sifan Hassan was a surprise winner of the TCS London Marathon on her debut over the distance, while Kelvin Kiptum won the men's race in the second fastest time in history.

Athletics • 23 Apr 23

Hassan showed blistering pace in the home straight to take gold

Tokyo 2020: Hassan wins 10,000m to claim second gold

Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands won gold in the women's 10,000m at the Tokyo Olympics while Norway's Jakob Ingebrigtsen broke the Games record as he claimed victory in the men's 1,500m final.

Olympics • 07 Aug 21

The Canadian became the first Olympic 200m champion since Usain Bolt

Tokyo 2020: De Grasse claims 200m gold for Canada

Canada's Andre De Grasse won the men's 200 metres gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday with a scorching time of 19.62 seconds, a national record.

Olympics • 15 Aug 21

Sifan Hassan sped away from the leading pack in the last lap

Tokyo 2020: Hassan begins treble bid with 5,000m gold

Netherlands' Sifan Hassan won the women's 5000 metres gold on Monday to kick off her bid for an unprecedented Olympic treble at the Tokyo Games.

Olympics • 02 Aug 21

Hassan insists she runs clean despite controversy

Ireland's Ciara Mageean came tenth in a time that would have won seven of the last eight world finals at 1,500m.

Athletics • 06 Oct 19

Ciara Mageean produced a brilliant display in the final

Mageean sets personal best in World 1500m final

Ciara Mageean ran a personal best in the 1500m final at the IAAF World Athletics Championships, finishing in 10th place in a time of 4:00.15.

Athletics • 05 Oct 19

Ciara Mageean finished eight in the women's mile

Mageean produces brilliant PB at Monaco Diamond League

Ciara Mageean ran a brilliant personal best of 4:19.03 in the women's mile at the Monaco Diamond League and secured the 1500m Olympic qualifying standard in the process.

Athletics • 13 Jul 19

Sifan Hassan