News for 'London Marathon'

PICS: Chebet, Obiri take honours at Boston Marathon

PICS: Chebet, Obiri take honours at Boston Marathon

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

World record holder Kipchoge was among the biggest attractions at the World Marathon Major but lost his momentum around the halfway mark and finished sixth.

Kenya's Kipchoge triumphs in men's marathon

Kenya's Kipchoge triumphs in men's marathon

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge won the men's Olympic marathon with a dominating performance, running alone into the Sambadrome and finishing in two hours, eight minutes and 44 seconds.

Kiplagat denies Straneo to retain marathon title

Kiplagat denies Straneo to retain marathon title

Rediff.com10 Aug 2013

Kenyan Edna Kiplagat defied hot and humid conditions and a brave front-running display from Italian Valeria Straneo to become the first woman to retain the world marathon title on Saturday.

Tergat sets marathon world best

Tergat sets marathon world best

Rediff.com28 Sep 2003

The Kenyan won the Berlin race in an unofficial time of 2 hours 4 minutes and 55 seconds.

Boston Marathon moved to September due to coronavirus

Boston Marathon moved to September due to coronavirus

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

The world's most prestigious marathon, which is now due to take place on September 14, generally draws more than 30,000 runners from all over the world ranging from decorated professionals and Olympians to amateur runners.

Leaked doping data casts doubt over major marathons

Leaked doping data casts doubt over major marathons

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Britain's Sunday Times and Germany's ARD say the results from the database of the sport's governing body, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), show evidence of widespread cheating among long distance runners.

Lel strides to men's marathon title

Lel strides to men's marathon title

Rediff.com17 Apr 2005

Martin Lel of Kenya won the men's London marathon with Jaouad Gharib in second and Hendrick Ramaala in third place.

'Marathoners don't get respect'

'Marathoners don't get respect'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

'The marathon is run at a certain pace. It's not easy.'

'The Mumbai Marathon was a new experience'

'The Mumbai Marathon was a new experience'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2004

Mumbai Marathon Race and Finish director talks about all that goes into conducting the 42.195 kms race.

Kenya omit World record holder Makau from London team

Kenya omit World record holder Makau from London team

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

World marathon record holder Patrick Makau was left out of the Kenyan men's team named on Wednesday for the London Olympics after he failed to finish last Sunday's London marathon.

Bekele hampered by shoes in London defeat

Bekele hampered by shoes in London defeat

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

Ethiopian Kenenisa Bekele partly blamed his state-of-the-art Nike shoes for his failure to win the London Marathon on Sunday.

New York Marathon PHOTOS: Kenyans Kipsang, Keitany scrape to wins

New York Marathon PHOTOS: Kenyans Kipsang, Keitany scrape to wins

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Wilson Kipsang won a lucrative duel to the finish to join compatriot Mary Keitany in a Kenyan sweep of exciting men's and women's races at a cold, windy New York City Marathon on Sunday.

The Turbaned Tornado: Fauja Singh's Inspiring Life

The Turbaned Tornado: Fauja Singh's Inspiring Life

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Overwhelmed by the loss of his youngest son in the 1990s, Fauja Singh found solace in running with a local club in Essex after moving out of India following the death of his wife and daughter.

Olympic marathon champion targets world record

Olympic marathon champion targets world record

Rediff.com23 Apr 2009

Olympic champion Sammy Wanjiru has targeted the men's world record in the London marathon on Sunday (9:45 a.m.) if conditions are favourable and the pace fast.

Kenya's Kipchoge wins back-to-back marathon golds

Kenya's Kipchoge wins back-to-back marathon golds

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

The World record holder has now won four Olympic medals overall, having also taken 5,000m silver in 2008 and bronze in 2004.

Canada-based man held for running SUV over Fauja Singh

Canada-based man held for running SUV over Fauja Singh

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

The driver of the SUV that fatally struck Fauja Singh, the world's oldest marathoner, has been arrested. Amritpal Singh Dhillon, 26, was apprehended and his vehicle seized. The incident occurred on the Jalandhar-Pathankot highway in Punjab's Jalandhar district.

Olympic marathon champion fails drugs test

Olympic marathon champion fails drugs test

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Jemima Sumgong, who last year became the first Kenyan woman to win Olympic gold in the marathon, has tested positive for the banned blood-booster EPO in an out-of-competition test carried out by the IAAF, the sport's governing body said on Thursday.

Mutai sets course record in London Kenyan double

Mutai sets course record in London Kenyan double

Rediff.com17 Apr 2011

World silver medallist Emmanuel Mutai set a men's course record in the men's London marathon on Sunday to complete a Kenyan double on a fine spring morning.

This woman conquered 7 marathons in 7 days over 7 continents

This woman conquered 7 marathons in 7 days over 7 continents

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Susannah Gill battles brutal conditions to claim World Marathon title

Uganda's Kiplimo smashes world record

Uganda's Kiplimo smashes world record

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Twice world cross country champion Kiplimo's run was the greatest single improvement on the men's half marathon record, World Athletics stated on its website.

Moiben, Abeyo win Mumbai marathon, Yadav qualifies for London

Moiben, Abeyo win Mumbai marathon, Yadav qualifies for London

Rediff.com15 Jan 2012

African domination continued at the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon as Kenya's Laban Moiben and Ethiopian Netsanet Abeyo bagged the top honours in men's and women's categories in the ninth edition in Mumbai.

'Wore sunglasses to keep a lid on my emotions'

'Wore sunglasses to keep a lid on my emotions'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Paula Radcliffe struggled to hold back the tears as she tore down the Mall in front of her adoring fans.

PICS: Kenyans Jepchirchir, Chebet win Boston Marathon

PICS: Kenyans Jepchirchir, Chebet win Boston Marathon

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

Chebet picked up his first major victory in two hours six minutes and 51 seconds, with compatriots Lawrence Cherono and Benson Kipruto second and third.

Shorts: Paris marathon cancelled as COVID-19 surge in France

Shorts: Paris marathon cancelled as COVID-19 surge in France

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Rugby: Blues players sent home due to COVID-19 lockdown, still hoping to play last game.

Farah wins Great North Run for 6th consecutive year

Farah wins Great North Run for 6th consecutive year

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Britain's Mo Farah won a record sixth successive Great North Run after setting his personal best time on Sunday. The Olympic gold medallist raced ahead of Ethiopian Tamirat Tola in the final mile to cross the line in 59 minutes and six seconds.

Boston Marathon cancelled due of COVID-19

Boston Marathon cancelled due of COVID-19

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The race, held annually since 1897, is the world's most prestigious marathon and generally draws over 30,000 runners from all over the world.

Mutai, Jeptoo win New York Marathon in Kenyan sweep

Mutai, Jeptoo win New York Marathon in Kenyan sweep

Rediff.com4 Nov 2013

Defending champion Geoffrey Mutai and Priscah Jeptoo won the men's and women's races at the New York City Marathon on Sunday for a Kenyan sweep in chilly, windy conditions through the city's five boroughs.

She's 65... and she runs marathons across the world

She's 65... and she runs marathons across the world

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Lata Alimchandani is the first Indian woman over 60 to complete the World Marathon Majors. She's also among the world's elite marathon runners in her age group. But she won't stop running.

New York City Marathon cancelled due to COVID-19

New York City Marathon cancelled due to COVID-19

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Berlin marathon organisers shelve plans for 2020 race

Abebe Bikila: Emperor of the Marathon

Abebe Bikila: Emperor of the Marathon

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Prakash Bhandari salutes the spirit of Abebe Bikila who twice won the Olympic Marathon in record times.

Tokyo marathon 2021 postponed until after Olympics due to COVID-19

Tokyo marathon 2021 postponed until after Olympics due to COVID-19

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Due to restricted entry in Japan, the race has now been pushed back to Oct. 17.

Chandrababu's Grandson Sets World Record

Chandrababu's Grandson Sets World Record

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Nara Devaansh has been recognised by the World Book of Records for achieving the title of 'Fastest Checkmate Solver - 175 Puzzles.'

Rashid Khan Reveals Reason Behind IPL Flop Show!

Rashid Khan Reveals Reason Behind IPL Flop Show!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Rashid Khan opens up on rehab mistakes, how a break helped him rediscover his best following back surgery.

Sports Shorts: Kipchoge to make new sub-two hour marathon attempt

Sports Shorts: Kipchoge to make new sub-two hour marathon attempt

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

This Olympic champ says he was victim of child trafficking

This Olympic champ says he was victim of child trafficking

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

'What really saved me, what made me different, was that I could run'

Cilic Topples Draper; Easy For Sinner, Djokovic

Cilic Topples Draper; Easy For Sinner, Djokovic

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Marin Cilic had never beaten a Top-5 player on grass in his entire career before Thursday.

Sports Shorts: Murray to attempt comeback if his body allows it

Sports Shorts: Murray to attempt comeback if his body allows it

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

PIX: Injury halts Dimitrov's charge on struggling Sinner

PIX: Injury halts Dimitrov's charge on struggling Sinner

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Novak Djokovic reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the 16th time but it proved a hard day's work at his Centre Court office.

Nike launches new legal shoe to outrun 'tech doping' furore

Nike launches new legal shoe to outrun 'tech doping' furore

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Nike launched a new running shoe that complies with limits set by World Athletics after the governing body imposed a landmark ban on a version of the sportswear giant's Vaporfly shoes that was used to run the first sub-two hour marathon. The first-ever shoe ban by World Athletics (WA) last week addressed concerns that technology advances are giving athletes an unfair and unnatural advantage, described by some critics as "technological doping".

Radcliffe wins New York City marathon

Radcliffe wins New York City marathon

Rediff.com5 Nov 2007

Paula Radcliffe made a triumphant return to marathon racing and Martin Lel reprised his thrilling London victory to win at Sunday's New York City Marathon.