Marathon

Uganda’s Stella Chesang won the 2026 Osaka Women’s Marathon with a time of 2:19:31, outpacing a competitive field in the World Athletics Platinum Label event. She broke away from her rivals in the final two kilometers, finishing ahead of two Ethiopian runners. The race, held in Osaka, Japan, on January 25, saw four athletes complete the course under 2:20:00.

January 25, 2026 Reported by AI

Ugandan runner Stella Chesang secured a commanding win at the Osaka Women’s Marathon on January 25, 2026, finishing in 2:19:31 and becoming the first Ugandan woman to triumph in a World Athletics Platinum Label marathon. She broke away in the final stages, leading three others under 2:20 hours. The race featured a competitive lead pack that thinned out over the distance.

The plagiarism controversy surrounding Bungie's upcoming extraction shooter Marathon has been settled. Artist Antireal announced on December 2, 2025, that the matter with Bungie and Sony Interactive Entertainment has been resolved to her satisfaction. No details on the resolution were provided.

November 04, 2025 Reported by AI

Organisers of the Opobo Marathon have announced a strategic partnership with Ailes Group for the eighth edition of the race. The event, set for January 5, 2026, continues to highlight community development in Nigeria's Opobo Kingdom. This sponsorship underscores commitments to innovation and wellness.

Ethiopia's Ayinelam Desta won the women's category at the 50th Amsterdam Marathon in the Netherlands. This marks the third consecutive year Ethiopian athletes have claimed victory. The Amsterdam Marathon holds platinum status in world athletics.

October 17, 2025 Reported by AI

Ethiopian athletes claimed victory in both the men's and women's races at the Ljubljana Marathon in Slovenia. Haftamu Abadi won the men's event, while Tigist Gezake triumphed in the women's category.