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Paris 2024 Olympic Marathon Defies Expectations: Elevation, Innovation, and Olympic Glory
The Paris Olympic Marathon course was brilliantly designed, offering spectators a thrilling experience, particularly during the women’s race finale. Despite the challenging route, the men’s and women’s competitions saw new Olympic records set, a testament to the favorable weather conditions….
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Paris 2024 Marathon: A Historic and Challenging Route
The marathon at the Paris 2024 Olympics is set to be extraordinary, offering a route unlike any in Olympic history. This course is not designed for world record attempts, as it is far from flat. Instead, runners will face a…
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Kelvin Kiptum Breaks the World Record at the Chicago Marathon 2023
Key Takeaways In February 2024, the sports world was shaken by the tragic news. Kelvin Kiptum, the 24-year-old Kenyan long-distance runner who held the marathon world record, died in a car accident in his home country. Kiptum’s coach, 36-year-old Gervais…
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Can You Run At Woman’s World Record Marathon Pace for 100 Meters?
Could you keep up with the woman’s marathon world record holder for even a hundred meters? Ethiopian Tigist Assefa set the women’s marathon world record in Berlin in September 2013. Her pace would be challenging for an average fitness enthusiast,…
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Berlin Marathon 2023: Assefa’s Record and Kipchoge’s Mastery
The Berlin Marathon 2023 saw amazing runs, including a world record-breaking women’s race. The Berlin Marathon in Germany is known for its flat and fast course, minimal tight turns, and the potential for ideal weather conditions. Women’s Marathon: Tigist Assefa…
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How to Pee During a Marathon? (Or Can You Avoid Toilet Breaks?)
Have you ever wondered how marathon runners manage to avoid toilet breaks during a race that can last for hours? Yes, completing a full or half marathon without restroom breaks is possible. But this VARIES significantly from runner to runner….