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How robots are preparing for half marathon in China

How robots are preparing for half marathon in China

Chinese robotics companies are gearing up their humanoid robots for a half marathon on April 13, with extensive training to fine-tune their capabilities.
Chinese track and field beauty Wu Yanni becomes Asia's number 1

Chinese track and field beauty Wu Yanni becomes Asia's number 1

Chinese marathon rocked by controversial moment of couple's affection

Chinese marathon rocked by controversial moment of couple's affection

Chinese track and field beauty Wu Yanni admits Olympic medal not possible yet, aims to break more records

Chinese track and field beauty Wu Yanni admits Olympic medal not possible yet, aims to break more records

Wu Yanni, a star in Chinese track and field, has admitted that winning an Olympic medal is an ambitious goal that feels out of reach for now and instead focusing on breaking more records.
March 27, 2025 | 08:54 pm GMT+7
Olympic champion Ingebrigtsen testifies against father in abuse trial

Olympic champion Ingebrigtsen testifies against father in abuse trial

Double Olympic champion runner Jakob Ingebrigtsen took the stand Tuesday at the trial of his father - who is charged with abusing the sports star and his sister - portraying a controlling and manipulative parent.
March 26, 2025 | 10:49 am GMT+7
Chinese track and field beauty Wu Yanni sparks criticism despite setting national record

Chinese track and field beauty Wu Yanni sparks criticism despite setting national record

Wu Yanni's failure in the semifinal of the world championships despite setting a national record in the women's 60m hurdles has sparked a heated debate in China.
March 25, 2025 | 09:37 pm GMT+7
Transgender athlete’s dominating victory in girls’ track event sparks US backlash

Transgender athlete’s dominating victory in girls’ track event sparks US backlash

Aayden “Ada” Gallagher, a transgender student-athlete from McDaniel High School in Portland, Oregon, has ignited widespread controversy after winning the girls’ 200 m and 400 m races, setting season records in both events.
March 23, 2025 | 11:38 am GMT+7
New Zealand runner, 15, becomes youngest to break four-minute mile

New Zealand runner, 15, becomes youngest to break four-minute mile

New Zealand middle-distance prodigy Sam Ruthe has become the youngest athlete ever to run a sub-four-minute mile, with the 15-year-old saying it was "one of the nicest feelings ever".
March 21, 2025 | 06:38 am GMT+7
18-year-old runner disqualified for pushing opponent before finish line

18-year-old runner disqualified for pushing opponent before finish line

Mario Palencia, considered one of Spain's most promising athletes, pushed his rival from behind and was disqualified at the 2025 Spanish U20 Indoor Championships.
March 20, 2025 | 07:59 am GMT+7
17-year-old track runner holds rally after getting assault charge for hitting opponent's head with baton

17-year-old track runner holds rally after getting assault charge for hitting opponent's head with baton

Alaila Everett, a Virginia runner seen striking an opponent with a baton during a championship track meet, held a rally outside of her high school to deny her wrongdoings despite getting caught on camera.
March 18, 2025 | 01:13 pm GMT+7
Day in the life of 97-year-old woman who loves exercising

Day in the life of 97-year-old woman who loves exercising

Every day, Nguyen Thi Huynh goes on a run twice, helps with housework, meditates and even hits the gym, a routine that has made her an inspiration in her community.
March 15, 2025 | 03:00 pm GMT+7
Hanoi to host Vietnam's 1st performance-based entry marathon

Hanoi to host Vietnam's 1st performance-based entry marathon

Hà Nội The VnExpress Marathon Volvo All-Star 2025, scheduled for April 20 in Hanoi, will mark the first marathon in Vietnam to implement performance-based entry standards.
March 7, 2025 | 03:50 pm GMT+7
Robots to compete in half marathon for first time in history

Robots to compete in half marathon for first time in history

For the first time in history, robots will compete in a half marathon in Daxing District, Beijing, China in April.
March 7, 2025 | 08:00 am GMT+7
Harry Styles goes viral after finishing full marathon under 3.25 hours in Tokyo

Harry Styles goes viral after finishing full marathon under 3.25 hours in Tokyo

British pop star and former One Direction member Harry Styles went viral by completing the 2025 Tokyo Marathon in under 3 hours and 25 minutes (sub3.25).
March 5, 2025 | 03:29 pm GMT+7
Chinese marathon investigates runners for public urination

Chinese marathon investigates runners for public urination

Hundreds of runners at the 2025 Suzhou Marathon in China are under investigation for urinating in public, including on school signs, flower beds and parks along the course.
March 4, 2025 | 08:00 pm GMT+7
Chinese runner banned for life over using fake bib

Chinese runner banned for life over using fake bib

Social media influencer Liao Xingxing has been banned for life from the Meishan Renshou Half Marathon in China after being caught using a fake bib at the competition in Sichuan.
March 4, 2025 | 08:09 am GMT+7
39-year-old mother of 8 breaks Spain's 100km marathon record

39-year-old mother of 8 breaks Spain's 100km marathon record

Two weeks after completing 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days, Estefania Unzu continued her streak of impressive performances by setting a new Spanish record at the 100km tournament in Canberra.
February 25, 2025 | 07:04 pm GMT+7
Polish man, 46, sets world record of fastest barefoot run on ice

Polish man, 46, sets world record of fastest barefoot run on ice

Pawel Durakiewicz sets the Guinness World Record for the fastest time 21km barefoot run on ice at the Lulea Sea Ice Marathon, one of the world's toughest races.
February 24, 2025 | 04:36 pm GMT+7
Australian Olympic runner wins gold after getting dumped on Valentine’s Day

Australian Olympic runner wins gold after getting dumped on Valentine’s Day

Australian record-holder Lauren Ryan turned heartbreak into triumph by winning the 3,000m run at the Boston Valentine Invitational on Feb. 15 after her boyfriend ended their relationship via text message.
February 20, 2025 | 08:26 pm GMT+7
Japan's top racewalker sets new world record

Japan's top racewalker sets new world record

Toshikazu Yamanishi has shattered the world record in the men's 20km race walk, clocking 1 hour, 16 minutes and 10 seconds at the Japanese 20km Race Walking Championships.
February 18, 2025 | 06:07 am GMT+7
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