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Over the past 20 years, Saint John runner Jeff Queen, 42, has moved provinces, had two kids, married and switched jobs. He’s also completed a marathon in 10 Canadian provinces. CBC | Sports News
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Broatch, Pomerleau win Canadian titles at Toronto Waterfront Marathon
Thomas Broatch and Caroline Pomerleau captured the top Canadian finishes in the Toronto Waterfront Marathon on Sunday. Broatch finished in a time of 2:16:25 while Pomerleau crossed the line in 2:34:44. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Toronto Waterfront Marathon
The annual Toronto Waterfront Marathon is back so tune in for an exciting race that takes you through some of the most beautiful parts of Toronto, Ontario. CBC | Sports News
Read More »With world events top of mind, Sasha Gollish to run for peace in Sunday’s Toronto marathon
The surprise attack on Israel by Hamas nearly a week ago has been on the mind of Canadian runner Sasha Gollish. “I’m going to run for peace in Israel and in Gaza,” she says ahead of the Toronto Waterfront Marathon on Sunday. CBC | Sports News
Read More »‘We should be preparing ourselves for a marathon’: Africa braces for the spread of COVID-19
The relatively few COVID-19 cases in Africa so far has perplexed governments and health care administrators. But now, as the virus pops up across the continent, there’s less looking back and more looking forward with alarm. CBC | World News
Read More »International Women’s Day: First woman to – run a marathon, win Nobel prize, fly and MORE
INTERNATIONAL women’s day is today, so it’s time to celebrate the powerful and successful women in this world. Who was the first woman to run a marathon, and what about the first woman to win a Nobel peace prize? Read on to find out. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »Yeshaneh sets world record in half marathon in controversial Nike shoes
Ababel Yeshaneh set a world record in the women’s half marathon on Friday in the latest breakthrough by athletes wearing high-tech Nike shoes. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canada’s Rachel Cliff proud of consistency after half marathon, marathon records fall
Distance runner Rachel Cliff is looking ahead after her Canadian records in the half marathon and marathon were broken in Houston on Sunday. Consistency in the half could see the 2019 Pan Am bronze medallist reach another level in quick order, says her coach. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Malindi Elmore could be Olympic-bound after shattering Canadian women’s marathon record
Malindi Elmore of Kelowna, B.C., broke the Canadian women’s marathon record on Sunday, all but booking her spot on the team for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Edmonton runner, 84, becomes oldest person to run marathon in Antarctica
An octogenarian from Edmonton ran his way into the record books earlier this month, becoming the oldest person to finish a marathon in Antarctica. CBC | Sports News
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