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Marathons

China bans runner after mid-marathon splits goes viral

The incident happened during a marathon in Chengdu.
The incident happened during a marathon in Chengdu.

ST Full-time Report: S’pore International Marathon gets new title sponsor

Singapore International Marathon to flag off with new title sponsor BYD from Dec 4 to 6

More than 55,000 participants took part in the 2025 Singapore Marathon, which will be known as the BYD Singapore International Marathon in 2026.
More than 55,000 participants took part in the 2025 Singapore Marathon, which will be known as the BYD Singapore International Marathon in 2026.

Navigation nightmare derails leaders at US half marathon championship

A guide vehicle led the top three women runners astray with less than 3km to go at the US half marathon championship.
A guide vehicle led the top three women runners astray with less than 3km to go at the US half marathon championship.

Tadese Takele retains Tokyo Marathon title after sprint finish

Ethiopia’s Tadese Takele barely edged Geoffrey Toroitich (right) of Kenya in a sprint finish to cross the line in 2hr 3min 37sec.
Ethiopia’s Tadese Takele barely edged Geoffrey Toroitich (right) of Kenya in a sprint finish to cross the line in 2hr 3min 37sec.

Second chances: Cancer mum does Hyrox and triathlons with half her lung capacity

Ms Vivian Chee does not go to extremes when racing because she has a family.
Ms Vivian Chee does not go to extremes when racing because she has a family.

78-year-old Singapore retiree runs the distance for health, vitality

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Profile of Mr Bernard Moey, 78, worked for the US marines during the first Gulf War as catering manager and fed the troops, worked in Riyad on oil rigs and did community farming. Now retired, he runs full marathons, including vertical marathons.
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Profile of Mr Bernard Moey, 78, worked for the US marines during the first Gulf War as catering manager and fed the troops, worked in Riyad on oil rigs and did community farming. Now retired, he runs full marathons, including vertical marathons.

South Korean marathon coach regains licence after athlete interaction controversy

This interaction between coach Kim Wan-ki (left) and runner Lee Su-min at the 2025 Incheon International Marathon in November attracted public criticism.
This interaction between coach Kim Wan-ki (left) and runner Lee Su-min at the 2025 Incheon International Marathon in November attracted public criticism.

Tigst Assefa, Sifan Hassan and Peres Jepchirchir to face off in London Marathon women’s race

A 2024 photo showing Olympic marathon medallists (from left) Tigst Assefa, Sifan Hassan and Hellen Obiri. These three will be joined by top names Peres Jepchirchir and Joyciline Jepkosgei at the start line for the London Marathon.
A 2024 photo showing Olympic marathon medallists (from left) Tigst Assefa, Sifan Hassan and Hellen Obiri. These three will be joined by top names Peres Jepchirchir and Joyciline Jepkosgei at the start line for the London Marathon.

Hong Kong marathon runner with baby investigated for child abuse

Critics skewered the man for risking his child’s safety – and the organisers for somehow missing the baby until more than a third into the race.
Critics skewered the man for risking his child’s safety – and the organisers for somehow missing the baby until more than a third into the race.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.