marathon

The previous highest finish by a female British marathon runner at a European Championships came from Kath Binns who placed ninth in 1982.

From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026

Also on Saturday, race walking world records were broken with Italy's Sofia Fiorini finishing the marathon in 3:15:11, while Spain's Maria Perez Garcia came home in the half-marathon in 1:30:06.

From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026

California regulators have approved the sale of Cox Communications to cable giant Charter Communications — the final hurdle in a marathon review to clear the $34.5-billion cable consolidation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

The marathon continues on Melrose Avenue as Hussle’s family and lifestyle brand lead a smashburger charge.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

It’s one thing to be strong when you have to be, but now I feel like I’ve crashed to the ground after running a marathon.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

Some of his claims about his life, including that he once ran 30 marathons in 35 days and raised millions for charities, were disputed.

From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026

Some of his claims about his personal life, including that he once ran 30 marathons in 35 days and raised millions for charities, were also disputed.

From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026

Cycling, like other endurance sports, has undergone a revolution in carb-taking, a trend that also goosed mind-bending breakthroughs like the recent sub 2-hour marathons.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026

The athlete who enjoys biking with friends, taking his daughters to the beach, doing cross-fit and running marathons is determined not to let his injury slow him down.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026

On rainy days, we’d play tic-tac-toe for hours or watch Power Puff Girls marathons on TV.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles