Athletics
Galen Rupp and Chilean runners prepare for Santiago Marathon
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The 2026 Santiago Marathon will gather over 33,000 participants this Sunday, starting and finishing at Palacio de La Moneda. US Olympic medalist Galen Rupp arrives as a special guest, while local runners Carlos Díaz and Hugo Catrileo compete in key distances. The event introduces a WhatsApp digital coach to assist participants.
South African long-distance runner Tayla Kavanagh has opened 2026 with strong results, including double gold medals at the national championships in Stellenbosch last month.
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Nick Kurtz delivered a two-run triple and extended his on-base streak to 32 games as the Athletics beat the Orioles 4-3 on Friday night at Camden Yards.
Addis Ababa has successfully hosted the World Athletics Continental Tour Grand Prix (One Day Road Race) for the first time, as announced by city administrator Kentiba Adanech Abebe. This event reaffirms Ethiopia's leadership in athletics amid a busy month of international competitions.
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The Ethiopian Athletics Federation is holding its 29th annual general assembly in Addis Ababa. Minister of Culture and Sports Deta Mekiu Mohammed praised the federation's achievements over the past year at the opening. The two-day meeting will review key reports and plans.
South African athlete Prudence Sekgodiso skipped the World Indoor Championships in Poland to focus on recovery, avoiding a repeat of last year's injury. She spoke to Daily Maverick about her early-season struggles and plans for upcoming races. Sekgodiso aims for the Commonwealth Games in July.
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Spain's women's 4x400m relay secured bronze on the final day of the Torun World Indoor Championships, adding a fifth medal and placing sixth in the standings. The US won gold in 3:25.81, Netherlands silver, and Spain bronze in 3:26.4. Mariano García's 1.500m gold and Moha Attaoui's 800m bronze came earlier.
Duplantis to compete in Monaco this summer
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April 30, 2026 11:12Ruto raises athletes' daily allowance to Ksh25,000 and officials' to Ksh38,000
April 30, 2026 00:08South African relay teams gear up for World Relays in Botswana
April 16, 2026 19:04Athletes begin track practice at Addis Ababa Stadium
April 12, 2026 22:42Sarun Payasingh wins men's long jump gold in Ranchi
April 12, 2026 04:22Sawan Barwal breaks 48-year Indian marathon record in Rotterdam
April 11, 2026 19:02Gerda Steyn wins seventh consecutive Two Oceans ultra title
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