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BBC News
2 weeks ago
Running

Fridge-wearing marathon runner gets down on one knee

Proposal with fridge during London Marathon. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Running

She's 12. She runs an under-3-hour marathon. And she's prepping for the 2028 Olympics

Evan Kim is a talented sixth-grader aiming to break a marathon record for 12-year-olds.
Evan exhibits determination and grit in pursuing her running goals despite challenges. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Running

Kelvin Kiptum, Marathon World Record-Holder, Dies at 24

Kenyan marathon runner Kelvin Kiptum, who broke the world record in 2023, has died in a car accident at the age of 24.
Kiptum's coach, Gervais Hakizimana, was also killed in the crash. [ more ]
Boston.com
3 months ago
Boston

Bill Iffrig, runner in iconic Boston Marathon bombing photo, dies at 89

Bill Iffrig, a marathon runner who gained national attention after being photographed falling near the Boston Marathon finish line in 2013, has died at the age of 89.
Iffrig began running at the age of 42 and went on to win dozens of national championships.
His resilience and determination to finish the race after being knocked to the ground by the blast made him a symbol of strength and resilience. [ more ]
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