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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.

Man running HK marathon while carrying baby gets booted, banned from race and roasted online

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.

Actor Chow Yun Fat leads celebrities in their 70s to take part in 10km Hong Kong race

Chow Yun Fat (back row, middle, waving hand) with Kent Cheng (T3926), Nina Paw (T3930) and Lau Kong (T3929) at the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon on Jan 18.
Chow Yun Fat (back row, middle, waving hand) with Kent Cheng (T3926), Nina Paw (T3930) and Lau Kong (T3929) at the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon on Jan 18.

Singaporean distance runner Keane Ko trains in Slovenia to pursue his dreams

Keane Ko at the finish line of the 2025 Verona Half Marathon, after registering a personal best of 1:10:36.
Keane Ko at the finish line of the 2025 Verona Half Marathon, after registering a personal best of 1:10:36.

Kenya’s 2021 New York marathon champ Albert Korir gets drug suspension

Kenya's Albert Korir celebrates on the podium after finishing third in the men's elite race at the 2025 New York marathon.
Kenya's Albert Korir celebrates on the podium after finishing third in the men's elite race at the 2025 New York marathon.

Consistency, belief the key as Jacob Kiplimo captures third straight world cross-country title

Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda winning the men's senior race in 28:18 at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships at Apalachee Regional Park in Maimi on Jan 10.
Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda winning the men's senior race in 28:18 at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships at Apalachee Regional Park in Maimi on Jan 10.

Legal restrictions on punishing dopers leave World Athletics chief Sebastian Coe frustrated

Athletics - World Athletics Championships - Opening press conference - Japan National Stadium, Shinjuku, Japan - September 12, 2025 World Athletics President Sebastian Coe during the opening press conference REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
Athletics - World Athletics Championships - Opening press conference - Japan National Stadium, Shinjuku, Japan - September 12, 2025 World Athletics President Sebastian Coe during the opening press conference REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

Forum: Runners let down by arrangement at start and finish of marathon

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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.