Kenyan world cross-country medallist handed 4-year doping ban

Alice Aprot, Kenya’s second-fastest 10,000m runner in history, won’t be eligible to race again until 2026

Rio Preview: Women’s 10,000m Final

Friday morning is going to see the first medal race on the track in the Rio 2016 Games. This race will be the kick-off for running fans around the world. So what do viewers need to watch for? We’ve broken down everything from the strengths and weaknesses of the pre-race favourites and given you the story behind our Canadian runners. Here’s what you need to know: