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Athletics News for 26 October 2016
Colin Jackson reveals why he chose athletics over cricket
BBC - 26 Oct 2016 17:17
Former world 110m hurdles champion Colin Jackson reveals his sporting career could have gone in an entirely different direction - cricket.
World Athlete of the Year 2016 longlist - middle and long distances
IAAF - 26 Oct 2016 15:48
With just six days to go before voting for the 2016 World Athletes of the Year concludes, here's another look at this year's men's and women's longlist candidates, continuing today with those who excelled in the middle a...
Kenyan marathon runner Rita Jeptoo banned for four years for doping offence
The Guardian - 26 Oct 2016 14:24
• Jeptoo tested positive for recombinant EPO in 2014• Court of arbitration for sport extends initial two-year ban Kenyan marathon runner Rita Jeptoo has been banned for four years for a doping offence with "aggravati...
Rita Jeptoo: Kenya marathon runner doping ban doubled to four years
BBC - 26 Oct 2016 12:27
Kenyan marathon runner Rita Jeptoo has her two-year ban doubled after an IAAF appeal was upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Jisa targeting victory, and a return to the limelight, in Beirut
IAAF - 26 Oct 2016 10:09
Four years ago Sisay Jisa Mekonnen burst upon the world marathoning scene with a stunning debut at the 2012 Paris Marathon. Jisa's third place performance in a time of 2:06:27 caught many observers off guard. But the res...
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