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Athletics News for 4 May 2017
Running a marathon in less than two hours: all you need to know - video
The Guardian - 4 May 2017 22:00
Nike's Breaking2 project is scheduled to take place in the early hours of Saturday morning with the aim of breaking the two-hour barrier in a marathon for the first time ever. Three athletes, Eliud Kipchoge, Zersenay Tad...
Nike pull the strings in Monza for attempt at sub-two-hour marathon
The Guardian - 4 May 2017 21:43
Eliud Kipchoge, Zersenay Tadese and Lelisa Desisa will attempt to shatter the barrier on Saturday although the nature of Nike's assistance has raised questions The next time you are on a treadmill, try this simple experi...
Francesco Totti, lost world records and a wheelie wild show | Classic YouTube
The Guardian - 4 May 2017 11:00
This week's roundup also features a 44-year-old goalkeeper's last-gasp goal, a Russian Cup final brawl and some Giro d'Italia memories 1) Roma legend Francesco Totti finally confirmed his retirement this week at the age ...
Get Inspired: Inspiring parkrun finisher takes on her biggest challenge yet
BBC - 4 May 2017 08:43
When Dawn Nisbet was last to finish in her local park race, her celebration photo went viral. Now she's back to face her biggest challenge to date.
Latest Doha Diamond League updates
IAAF - 4 May 2017 08:11
Welcome to our comprehensive coverage of the Doha 2017 meeting.
Thiam and Warner lead entries for Götzis
IAAF - 4 May 2017 00:25
Organisers of the Hypo Meeting have announced that Olympic heptathlon Nafissatou Thiam and world silver medallist Damian Warner will compete at the IAAF Combined Events Challenge meeting in Götzis on 27-28 May.
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