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- 1Trump envoys report 'real progress' after UN General Assembly meetings▼Trump envoys tout ‘real progress’ after marathon meetings at UN General Assembly: ‘Hope and promise’
US envoys representing President Trump say they made 'real progress' during a series of marathon meetings held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, describing the sessions as giving 'hope and promise'. The meetings covered diplomatic discussions with international counterparts during the annual gathering of world leaders.
- 2Tigst Assefa has Achilles surgery after Berlin Marathon win●"Tigst Assefa has Achilles surgery after ‘complex rupture’ during Berlin Marathon win" — she most likely ran the final 2
Ethiopian marathoner Tigst Assefa has undergone Achilles surgery after suffering what doctors call a complex rupture during her Berlin Marathon victory. Reports suggest she likely ran the final two kilometres with a complete Achilles rupture, an extraordinary feat given the injury's severity. Running figures are praising her resolve and wishing her a smooth recovery.
- 3Trump envoys report 'real progress' after UN General Assembly talks●Trump envoys tout ‘real progress’ after marathon meetings at UN General Assembly
Envoys representing President Trump say they made 'real progress' after holding marathon meetings on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. The sessions covered diplomacy with world leaders gathered for the annual assembly, and the envoys characterized the outcome as substantive. Details of what was agreed have not been laid out, but the team's upbeat framing is drawing attention amid intense diplomatic activity.
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Stockholm Marathon has released additional start places, according to Expressen. The race, one of Sweden's biggest running events, had reportedly filled its slots, so the opening of more entries is good news for runners who missed the first registration round. Interest in the marathon appears high as participants secure their spots.
- 5Tigst Assefa finishes Berlin Marathon with torn Achilles●The fact that Tigst Assefa finished the Berlin Marathon with a torn Achilles may be more mind-blowing than her maintaini
Ethiopian runner Tigst Assefa completed the Berlin Marathon while running on a torn Achilles tendon, reportedly holding world record pace for most of the race before finishing anyway. Observers are calling the feat extraordinary, with many saying her ability to finish at all despite the injury may be even more remarkable than the record-setting speed she sustained beforehand.
- 6LA Marathon criticised after medals given to runners who stopped at mile 18▼"A marathon is 26.2 miles": Internet divided after LA Marathon gave medals to runners who stopped at mile 18
The Los Angeles Marathon is facing backlash after awarding finisher medals to participants who stopped around mile 18, well short of the full 26.2-mile course. Organisers reportedly handed out medals to runners who could not complete the race, prompting criticism that it diminishes the achievement of those who ran the entire distance. Others defended the decision as a gesture of compassion for exhausted participants. The debate has split opinion online over what completing a marathon should mean.
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Attention is on the TCS Sydney Marathon, with details circulating about the 2027 ballot, including dates, entry fees and how to apply. Runners in Australia and abroad are looking ahead to securing a place in the race, which has grown into a major international marathon event on the global running calendar.
- 8Robot dog completes a marathon on a single charge●Robot dog runs a marathon faster than the average human, all on a single charge https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.pops
A four-legged robot has run a full marathon faster than the average human, completing the 42-kilometre distance on a single battery charge. The feat highlights rapid progress in robot endurance and battery efficiency, and is drawing wide attention and amazement online from robotics fans and general readers alike.
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Ethiopian marathon runner Tigst Assefa is facing months on the sidelines after her striking appearance at the Berlin Marathon. Belgian sports outlet Sporza reports a harsh verdict following the race: the star runner must undergo surgery and will be out of competition for several months, dealing a major setback to her career plans.
- 10Higher Pollution Levels Linked to Slower Marathon Race Times●Higher Pollution Levels Linked to Slower Race Times Across Six World Marathon Majors
A new study reports that higher air pollution levels are associated with slower finishing times across the six World Marathon Majors, including Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, New York and Tokyo. The findings suggest poor air quality measurably affects elite and amateur runners' performance on race day, adding an environmental dimension to debates over race scheduling and urban air standards.
- 11Wisconsin Measles Cases Rise to 192 With Travel-Linked Infections in Marathon County●Wisconsin Measles Cases Reach 192 After 21 Added Friday as Travel-Linked Infections Surface in Marathon County
Wisconsin's measles outbreak has grown to 192 cases after health officials added 21 new infections on Friday. Several of the new cases are travel-linked, and infections have surfaced in Marathon County, suggesting the virus is spreading beyond the outbreak's original area. Health authorities are urging residents to check vaccination status and watch for symptoms as the count continues to climb.
- 12World Marathon Majors 2026: full list of winners and times●World Marathon Majors 2026: All winners, finishing times - full list
A full rundown of the 2026 World Marathon Majors is circulating, listing every race winner and their finishing times across the series. Athletics fans are checking the results to see who triumphed in each major city marathon and how the winning times compare across the season.
- 13Nigerian dancer attempts seven-day non-stop dance world record▼Nigerian attempts to break world record by dancing non-stop for seven days
A Nigerian dancer has launched an attempt to break the world record for the longest dance marathon, aiming to dance non-stop for seven days. The endurance feat follows a string of recent record-breaking attempts by Nigerians, including marathon cooking efforts, that have drawn international attention and sparked widespread online debate about stamina, health risks and the growing trend of record chasing.