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Racing · Athletics Weekly

Audrey Werro sets new national record in Zürich 800m

Werro wins Zürich Diamond League, improving her national record to 1:53.70.

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Racing · The Guardian Athletics

Nicola Olyslagers Returns to Form at Zurich Weltklasse

Olyslagers wins high jump gold at Diamond League meet with world records set in hurdles.

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Racing · BBC Sport Athletics

Werro Closes in on 800m World Record in Zurich

Audrey Werro narrowly misses the 800m world record, but sets a new personal best.

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Racing · The Guardian Athletics

Russell and Dos Santos Break World Records in Zurich

Russell and Dos Santos set new world records in hurdles, Duplantis wins pole vault

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Racing · iRunFar

Tranchand and Gregory Win 2026 OCC in Dramatic Races

Frédéric Tranchand and Lauren Gregory claimed victory in the 2026 OCC with strong performances.

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Racing · Athletics Weekly

Dos Santos sets new 400m hurdles world record in Zurich

Alison dos Santos beats Karsten Warholm's record at Weltklasse Zürich.

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Everyday Miles · Marathon Handbook

Sabastian Sawe Withdraws from Berlin Marathon Due to Injury

Sawe, the first sub-two-hour marathoner, cites injury for withdrawal from Berlin race.

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Everyday Miles · Canadian Running

Sawe Withdraws from Berlin Marathon Due to Injury

Kenya's Sawe out of Berlin Marathon, impacting potential world record attempts.

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Trail · Believe in the Run

Teva TrailPeak: Potential Falls Short in Technical Terrain

The shoe's marketing claims don't match its performance on technical trails.

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Everyday Miles · Marathon Handbook

Ethiopian Runners' Training: Beyond Pace and Intensity

Study reveals elite Ethiopian runners' training includes terrain, venue, and social context

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