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Galen Rupp and Chilean runners Carlos Díaz and Hugo Catrileo prepare at the start of the Santiago Marathon in front of Palacio de La Moneda.
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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.

 

 

 

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