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The inspirational story of Dutch Olympic champion Sifan Hassan

In partnership with Media City

Dutch athlete Sifan Hassan made history at the Olympics Paris 2024, winning three medals and breaking a world record in the marathon.

Europe News

Kenyan athletes triumph at first edition of Rome Half Marathon

19-year-old Emmanuel Wafula dominated the men's race after reaching the 10 km mark in 28 minutes 14 seconds and finishing the marathon in 59'58".

Ukraine

Running into battle: The Ukrainian Ironman who became a soldier

An Ironman athlete turned Ukrainian soldier, Dmytro traded marathons for the frontline. Severely injured in battle, he now faces a new race of recovery and PTSD.

Kenya

Kenyan Marathon superstar, Kelvin Kiptum, killed in car accident

The 24-year-old and his coach were killed after their car veered off the road between the towns of Eldoret and Kaptagat in western Kenya

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Hungary

Uganda's Victor Kiplangat crowned marathon world champion in Budapest

After 9 days of intense competition with 49 different events, the World Athletics championship comes to an end in Budapest, with Uganda's Victor Kiplangat crowned men's world marathon champion.

Moments

Sahara desert: Why an adventure holiday in Algeria might be for you

Euronews Travel reporter Hannah Brown headed to Algeria for a desert marathon adventure holiday.

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Runners prepare to set off on the six-day marathon des sables

Ultramarathon competitors make last minute checks before setting off on the six-day marathon des sables across the Sahara desert

Nature

Woman runs 200 marathons in a year to spotlight the water crisis

‘When I set out to run, I thought I was going to see a problem and what I found was a catastrophe.’

Partner content

For 30 days a year Dubai transforms into a city-wide gym

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Now in its sixth year, Dubai Fitness Challenge is bigger than ever with a 30-day calendar of classes and events. The challenge is simple: complete 30 minutes of activity every day for 30 days

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Owners and dog run first canine marathon in Mexico City

Owners and their dogs run Mexico City's first 2.5-kilometre canine marathon.

World News

Olympus race: 'Mountain of the Gods' marathon returns to Greek capital

Over 500 runners from across the globe came to Greece to take on the punishing marathon to the summits of the Olympus Mountain -- a race which emulates an ancient Greek pilgrimage.

Scenes

Meet Super Sam, the endurance athlete fuelled by the superpower of autism

In partnership with Media City

"I think the strength that people with autism have in terms of their focus, their ability to sustain long tasks for long periods without being distracted, are just wonderful traits."

Greece

Runner, 88, sets sights on marathon after losing stomach to cancer

After losing his stomach to cancer, Panagiotis Dousis, 88, is setting his sights on running a marathon.

Nature

Meet the endurance athlete who ran 2150 km for rhino conservation

This South African ultra runner completed 102 consecutive half marathons in the battle against rhino poaching

Women Beyond Borders

‘Keep fighting’: Top resilience tips from a champion marathon swimmer

After completing her record breaking 44th English Channel crossing, Chloë McCardel now holds the title of Queen of the English Channel

China

21 die in extreme weather in Chinese cross-country race

Freezing rain and gale winds hit the high-altitude race, state media reported Sunday.

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Palestinians take part in wheelchair marathon to mark disability day

Palestinians took part in a wheelchair marathon to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Gaza City.

Hungary

Hungary's Budapest marathon goes ahead despite coronavirus fears

Hungary's 35th annual Budapest marathon took place despite fears over coronavirus resulting in a much lower turnout than usual

Food and Drink

Boozy marathons: can running and drinking alcohol really be healthy?

Wine and cheese go together, but wine and running is not such a common pairing. The only way to understand it, is to be part of it.

USA

Kenyan Kosgei beats Radcliffe's marathon world record by 71 seconds

Kenyan Brigid Kosgei sets new women's marathon world record, beating Paula Radcliffe's 2003 time