Lisa Ries was once a track and field prodigy, holding a record for nearly two decades, before stepping away from the sport for seven years. Her return marked her as a unique figure in Taiwan's running community.
A seemingly unusual idea—brushing teeth mid-marathon—is garnering attention within the running community following a California runner's recent revelation.
Xueji Sheng unexpectedly stopped by official just before finish line, mistaken for half marathon runner, had to "re-finish" to complete results recording.
The Vietnam Athletics Federation (VAF) anticipates a new 42km national record, citing a favorable course and the inclusion of Tien Phong Marathon 2026 results in the overall medal tally for the National Sports Games later this year.
The New York City Marathon on 1/11/2026 received a record 240,000 applications from over 160 countries, but only about 1% of applicants were selected through the lottery.
Performance data and artificial intelligence are changing how runners train and compete, while opening new business opportunities for the sports industry.
Sibusiso Vilane, 55, was among five athletes to complete a world record-setting race at an altitude of nearly 7,000 m above sea level, where oxygen levels were less than half of normal.
Sufficient sleep, carbohydrate-rich nutrition, and running approximately 200 km per week are key components of Alex Masai's training regimen, the Kenyan runner who finished third at the 2025 Chicago Marathon with a time of 2 hours, 4 minutes, and 37 seconds.
This world-record race will start from the summit of Ojos del Salado, the planet's highest volcano, at an altitude of nearly 7,000 m above sea level, where oxygen levels are less than half of normal.
