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Marathons

Decathlon Singapore to stage running event, including a half-marathon, in September

Registration for the Kiprun Singapore event opens on June 3.
Registration for the Kiprun Singapore event opens on June 3.

Sporting Life

Lionel Messi versus Pele? In all sports, comparing eras just doesn’t work

With football’s World Cup imminent, we’re going to dust off ancient disputes. Someone’s going to smirk that Pele’s (right) no Maradona and neither is Lionel Messi (left).
With football’s World Cup imminent, we’re going to dust off ancient disputes. Someone’s going to smirk that Pele’s (right) no Maradona and neither is Lionel Messi (left).

Marathon brothers run around Ireland in race to find dementia cure

Mr Jordan Adams, who ran the London Marathon with a fridge on his back, and his brother Cian are looking to raise £1 million for Alzheimer's research.
Mr Jordan Adams, who ran the London Marathon with a fridge on his back, and his brother Cian are looking to raise £1 million for Alzheimer's research.

Sporting Life

Marathoner’s defiance of human limits is an act of rare, inspirational beauty

Sabastian Sawe's time of 1:59:30 in the London marathon was the first time a runner had run below two hours.
Sabastian Sawe's time of 1:59:30 in the London marathon was the first time a runner had run below two hours.

London Marathon breaks record for largest number of finishers

Athletics - London Marathon - London, Britain - April 26, 2026 General view of runners and spectators on Tower Bridge during the marathon REUTERS/Jaimi Joy
Athletics - London Marathon - London, Britain - April 26, 2026 General view of runners and spectators on Tower Bridge during the marathon REUTERS/Jaimi Joy

Payment issues mar first day of registration for BYD Singapore International Marathon

Runners taking part in the 2025 Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon on Dec 7. This year's event has a new title sponsor in BYD.
Runners taking part in the 2025 Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon on Dec 7. This year's event has a new title sponsor in BYD.

He came, he Sawe, he conquered – the story of Sabastian Sawe’s sensational sub-two-hour marathon

Kenya's Sabastian Sawe celebrates with an adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 shoe after winning the London Marathon and setting a new world record of 01:59:30 on April 26, 2026.
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe celebrates with an adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 shoe after winning the London Marathon and setting a new world record of 01:59:30 on April 26, 2026.

Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe shatters elusive two-hour marathon barrier to win in London

Athletics - London Marathon - London, Britain - April 26, 2026 Kenya's Sabastian Sawe crosses the finish line to win the men's elite race REUTERS/Matthew Childs
Athletics - London Marathon - London, Britain - April 26, 2026 Kenya's Sabastian Sawe crosses the finish line to win the men's elite race REUTERS/Matthew Childs

Wholesome moment of two strangers helping ailing runner at Boston Marathon goes viral

Mr Ajay Haridasse (centre) is helped by fellow runners Robson Oliveira (left) and Aaron Beggs across the finish line at the 2026 Boston Marathon on April 20.
Mr Ajay Haridasse (centre) is helped by fellow runners Robson Oliveira (left) and Aaron Beggs across the finish line at the 2026 Boston Marathon on April 20.

Kenya’s John Korir shatters Boston Marathon course record

Athletics - Boston Marathon - Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. - April 20, 2026 Kenya's John Korir celebrates with a trophy after winning the men's elite race REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Athletics - Boston Marathon - Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. - April 20, 2026 Kenya's John Korir celebrates with a trophy after winning the men's elite race REUTERS/Brian Snyder

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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.