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16 years on: Paula Radcliffe's 2008 New York City Marathon win

The 2008 edition of the New York Marathon proved to be a significant milestone in the glittering career of British distance running great Paula Radcliffe
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Looking back on the rich history of the English National Cross Country Relays

Taking place on Saturday November 2 this year, the popular event has a long-standing history that began in 1985
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Olympians donate drawings to Mike Fleet's charity project

Track and field athletes such as Lynn Davies, Keely Hodgkinson, Colin Jackson and Mo Farah have been showcasing their artistic talents by contributing to Fleet's book project for the charity CRY
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Ten junior athletes who could excel at senior level

The crowds might have been non-existent but, as Cathal Dennehy witnessed, the World Under-20 Athletics Championships in Lima provided plenty of evidence that the sport is in safe hands
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40 years on: Steve Jones' marathon world record

The Brit stunned the world in 1984 by breaking the marathon world record at the Chicago Marathon
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60 years on: celebrating Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games

This month marks 60 years since the 1964 edition of the Olympic Games took place in the Japanese capital
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Chepngetich's 2:09:56 world marathon record tests the belief of fans

As the Kenyan becomes the first woman to break 2:10, the running world is left wondering if the performance was down to her undoubted talent, hi-tech super shoes, modern energy drinks or something else
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Five years on: Brigid Kosgei's 2:14:04 marathon world record in Chicago

Five years ago, the Kenyan made history by breaking Paula Radcliffe's world record with 2:14:04 at the Chicago Marathon
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Five years on: Eliud Kipchoge's sub-two-hour marathon

Five years ago, the Kenyan became the first man to break two hours for the marathon with his controversial methods
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A three part drama: men's Olympic 1500m final

We look at how the world’s best 1500m cast members combined to put on an incredible show at the Stade de France
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Hassan's piece of history

The Dutchwoman sealed a “Zatopek moment” with astonishing marathon win that completed a medal hat-trick
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What makes a great race?

Ben Bloom argues it's not the clock that counts, but rather the people taking part, when it comes to creating […]
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