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.
Shotaro Morii, the Oakland Athletics' two-way sensation signed from Japan, will make his full-season debut with the Stockton Ports this week. The 19-year-old is scheduled to both hit and pitch while also playing second base.
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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.
John Korir and Sharon Lokedi defended their titles at the Boston Marathon 2026 on Monday, setting new records and celebrating a Kenyan triumph. Korir won the men's race in 2:01:52, while Lokedi claimed the women's crown in 2:18:51.
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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.
Organizers of South Africa's Two Oceans Marathon have restored trust with the City of Cape Town and stakeholders after the 2025 event's permit breaches and organizational issues. The race is set for April 11-12, with Gerda Steyn aiming for a seventh consecutive ultramarathon victory. New leadership partnered with Stillwater Sports to ensure smooth execution.
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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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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