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Krista DuChene plans for fall marathon after Rio Olympics
Krista DuChene has just announced that after Rio, she is squeezing in one more marathon before she turns 40. This year’s Waterfront Marathon in Toronto is going to be a big one for fans in the crowd.
Canadian Running September 13, 2016 -
Rio 2016
Beyond the podium: Canada’s fourth-place finishes at the Rio Olympics
Canada’s fourth-place finishers are among the best in the world. It happened four times for Canada’s athletics team at the Rio Olympics (photo: COC).
Tim Huebsch August 27, 2016 -
Rio 2016
The must-see moments of the men’s marathon at the Rio Olympics
The men’s Olympic marathon had lots of memorable moments including Meb Keflezighi doing pushups and a runner side shuffling to the finish.
Tim Huebsch August 21, 2016 -
Rio 2016
Kim Jong-un impersonator spotted at the Rio Olympics
A Kim Jong-un impersonator has been getting lots of attention after making appearances at the Olympic stadium and at the women’s marathon.
Tim Huebsch August 19, 2016 -
Rio 2016
PHOTOS: The best and worst track kits at the 2016 Rio Olympics
Athletes and their country’s kits have been on display at the Olympic Games in Rio. While some are on point, others could use a bit of work.
Tim Huebsch August 16, 2016 -
Rio 2016
Brianne Theisen-Eaton wins Canada’s first track medal of Rio Olympics
Brianne Theisen-Eaton won Canada’s first Rio 2016 medal in athletics with a bronze in the women’s heptathlon.
Tim Huebsch August 13, 2016 -
Rio 2016
The finger wag: Notable track dopers competing at the Rio Olympics
Athletes with a doping connection extend beyond just the Russians as there will be a number of notable runners with a doping past in Rio.
Tim Huebsch August 12, 2016 -
The Scene
Five running dads that we could see competing at the Rio Olympics
With Father’s Day on Sunday and the Rio Olympics less than two months away, here are five running dads that we could see competing at the August Games.
Tim Huebsch June 17, 2016 -
Rio 2016
Lanni Marchant not likely to be allowed to run marathon in 2016 Rio Olympics
The Canadian record-holder was informed that she’ll probably be forced to just run the 10,000m; she has qualified for both […]
Sinead Mulhern June 2, 2016 -
31 athletes could get the boot from Rio Olympics after samples retested
The International Olympic Committee announced today that 31 athletes face a ban from competing at the Rio Olympics due to doping violations.
Tim Huebsch May 17, 2016 -
Will Kenya be left out of the Rio Olympics?
The running powerhouse has been deemed “non-compliant” by WADA A second nation with a tarnished reputation for rampant doping problems […]
Michael Doyle May 12, 2016 -
The Scene
Meb Keflezighi granted honorary Ph.D months ahead of Rio Olympics
He has been the Boston Marathon champion, the New York City Marathon winner, an Olympic medallist and now Meb Keflezighi has been granted an honorary Ph.D months out from running on team U.S.A. once again.
Sinead Mulhern May 11, 2016