105-year-old Frenchman sets cycling record
Frenchman Robert Marchand set a cycling world record in the 105-plus age category by riding just over 14 miles in one hour.
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Froome: Turned down TUE at '15 Tour de France
Chris Froome turned down the use of a therapeutic use exemption during the second of his three Tour de France wins, the Briton has revealed.
Kuebler, 1950 Tour de France champ, dies at 97
Ferdy Kuebler, who came back from injury and the interruption of World War II to win the 1950 Tour de France, has died. He was 97.
Canadian cyclist dies after being hit by car
The family of Canadian professional cyclist Ellen Watters said she died after being hit by a car while training.
Ethiopian running legend Miruts Yifter dies
Miruts Yifter, an Ethiopian running legend, has died in Canada at age 72, his family and Ethiopian Athletics Federation officials told The Associated Press on Friday.
Lance Armstrong can still draw cycling crowd
Auckland cyclists seemingly unconcerned about Lance Armstrong's fall from grace or the 2012 revocation of his seven Tours de France for doping offences.
Elite triathlete Sheri Branum helps others re-learn how to run
Occupational therapist Sheri Branum has spent more than 20 years working with patients who have suffered major injuries -- and she has put that knowledge to use in her athletic career as well.
Froome to ride in Australia Day race
Tour de France champion Chris Froome is set to ride in a new Australia Day cycling race set in Melbourne's Albert Park
Sir Bradley Wiggins retires from cycling
Sir Bradley Wiggins will end a career that saw him win a British record eight Olympic medals as well as the country's first Tour de France title.
Conquering the Appalachian Trail with paralyzed legs and iron will
A 2014 battle with lupus left Stacey Kozel paralyzed from the waist down. To defy the disease, she used an exoskeleton to hike the 2,189.1-mile Appalachian Trail.
Deba is rightful 2014 Boston Marathon winner
Boston Marathon organizers formally declared Buzunesh Deba the 2014 Boston Marathon winner on Monday, two months after rival Rita Jeptoo was stripped of the title for doping.
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Bombing survivor engaged to firefighter who saved her
Roseann Sdoia, who lost her leg in the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013, was rescued by firefighter Mike Materia. The two got engaged this past weekend.
Alinghi wins Extreme Sailing title on final day
Swiss team Alinghi clinched the Extreme Sailing series on the final day of competition Sunday, with skipper Arnaud Psarofaghis holding off a late attempt from archrival Oman Air to win the title.
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Desiree Linden's classic rock playlist
Two-time Olympic marathoner Desiree Linden's lucky song was released five years before she was even born. Her go-to list is full of songs by the Eagles, Led Zeppelin and Muddy Waters.
When it's time to take the race indoors
When it's too cold outside and roads become more exposed to the elements, many runners are taking the race inside. A look at why indoor marathons are becoming a great winter alternative.
The Queen and The Kid rule the Big Apple
Despite a 14-year gap in age, Ghirmay Ghebreslassie and Mary Keitany both came to New York chasing the same thing: a little history. On Sunday, they did just that.
The best way to experience the NYC Marathon
What makes this marathon unique? The five boroughs, the iconic cityscape, the attractions, the people. Take a tour of New York along with the runners -- from up in the air.
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Voice of the fan: 2016 New York City Marathon
We talked to spectators at New York's biggest block party about why they're watching the city's 40th marathon, and all conceded that it's far easier to watch than to run one.
12,000 pounds of ice?! That's just one of many items at the NYC Marathon
From records to portable toilets to bottled water, we break down some of the numbers behind Sunday's New York City Marathon.
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Marathon great Keflezighi ponders life after running
As 2009 New York City Marathon champion and four-time U.S. Olympian Meb Keflezighi winds down his running career, he's taking time to view life from a new perspective.
NYC Marathon: Tales of inspiration and fascination
The New York City Marathon, with its diverse history of inspiring stories, unique characters and crazy costumes, is an annual reminder that anything is possible.
A quest to conquer the NYC Marathon ... times four
There have been many records and firsts in the 45-year existence of the New York City Marathon. But on Sunday, the Siemann quadruplets will try to make some history of their own.
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Ryan Vail looks to start comeback trail at NYC Marathon
Ryan Vail is making his return to the New York City Marathon, a return that he hopes will begin a path to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Meet the man who always runs New York City
Dave Obelkevich has completed a record 39 consecutive NYC Marathons, making countless friends and memories along the way, and the 73-year-old former music teacher isn't finished yet.
College triathlon gains foothold
Heading into its third national championship -- on the heels of Gwen Jorgensen's Rio gold -- triathlon grows as an NCAA emerging sport.
Gear we love: 10 cool-weather running pieces
As temps cool, we picked six must-have pieces of running gear -- and got four more recommendations from pro athletes Molly Huddle, Sara Hall, Gwen Jorgensen and Kim Conley.
Meet Catherine Pugh: senator and marathoner
Maryland state Sen. Catherine Pugh manages her time between running for office and running marathons, two things she's been doing for decades. Take it from her: She is no stranger to tough races.
Champion trail runner Dave Mackey decides to amputate injured leg
After more than 16 months of surgeries, physical therapy and complications, the 46-year-old trail runner announced Wednesday he has decided to have his lower left leg amputated below the knee.
Blind former Navy seaman conquers Alcatraz swim
The open-water swim from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco can be treacherous, but it was more like a day at the beach for Brad Snyder, a Paralympian who lost his sight serving his country.
'Slower' runners: Your marathon times matter, too
"We're called weekend warriors, hobby joggers, a waste of race resources -- that we take spots of 'real' runners who train hard enough to care. But we care," writes Jen A. Miller.
The marathon king standing up for anti-bullying
From utter despair to making history -- Ben Smith talks to ESPN about completing 401 back-to-back marathons to raise money for anti-bullying charities.
Evelyn Stevens knows it's time to leave the road behind
Evelyn Stevens' time in professional cycling might have been shorter than expected, but the two-time Olympian leaves the sport as she entered it -- on her own terms.
Meet the couple who speed-climbed Cho Oyu
Emily Harrington and Adrian Ballinger set out to climb and descend Cho Oyu in two weeks. espnW talked to the couple about how they tackled the 26,906-foot ascent that typically takes two months.