Haile Gebrselassie may not run Olympic Marathon

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Last week, Haile Gebrselassie attempted to break his own world-record marathon time at the Dubai Marathon. He fell short by 27 seconds, but there can be little doubt that a man who now owns both of the two fastest marathon times in history is one of if not the best...

Olympic Silver Medalist Maryvonne Dupureur has died

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Olympic Silver Medalist Maryvonne Dupureur of France passed away yesterday at the age of 70. She ran 2:01.9 in the 800 meter at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, losing the race by 0.8 seconds in a world record setting performance by Ann Packer of Britain. She also competed in...

Luke Kibet survives attack in Kenya violence

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Last Tuesday, former Olympian Lucas Sang was murdered after violence erupted in Kenya following the political elections. Hundred of people have been killed as the violence continues. Luke Kibet was seriously injured and is currently recovering from a head wound and...