Saturday is the first day of the Tokyo World Athletics Championships. A quick guide to Japanese athletes in action in the morning and evening sessions:8:00 – Women’s 35 km Race WalkYukiko Umeno (Juntendo Univ.) – 2:46:53 – 1st, NationalsMasumi Fuchise (Kenso) – 2:52:38 – 3rd, NationalsMaika Yagi (Chiba Kogyo Ginko) – 2:56:18 – 4th, NationalsPrognosis: Umeno is 16th in the field on season
Kenya’s Joyline Chepngeno has been suspended for two years after testing positive for a corticosteroid used to reduce inflammation
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photo © 2025 Victah Sailer/PhotoRun, all rights reservedOn Sept. 9 Ai Hosoda (29, Edion), who became the first Japanese athlete to qualify for the MGC Race Los Angeles Olympics marathon trials when she finished 6th at last month’s Sydney Marathon, updated her Instagram story to thank everyone who has congratulated her. She posted pictures of cakes decorated with messages of congratulations,
As we continue introducing the members of the 605 Run Collective, we’re excited to spotlight Chris Wolbrink — a lifelong runner, pharmacist, and passionate community-builder.About ChrisChris grew up in Mitchell, SD, where he first fell in love with running through cross country and track in middle and high school. Since then, he’s built a lifelong connection with the sport, racing in everything from 5Ks to marathons all across the country. One of his favorites? The Walt […]
