Top 16 stories on Canadian Running in 2016
2016 was a big year in the Canadian and international running scene. Here is the year in review:
Well, 2016 has been quite the year. Looking at the running world specifically, this year saw some incredible athlete performances, motivational moments from Canadian runners and some crazy plot lines you just cannot predict. The past 12 months have brought us more than enough moments to be proud of and store away for days when we need inspiration. To recap on this year of brilliance, we bring you the best stories that we reported on in 2016. See the links for each full story and for the best race finishes of 2016, well, we thought that deserved a story all of its own.
Most Read
Olympic Racewalkers are Faster, Tougher Than Most Runners
Evan Dunfee Releases Statement After Controversial Podium Miss
Runner Dies at Krispy Kreme Donut Challenge in U.S.
Quebec City Marathon Winner Protests Ethiopian Government at Finish
Motivational Moments
Ed Whitlock Runs Sub-4:00 Marathon in Toronto at Age 85
Boston celebrates 50 years of female participation
Lanni Marchant and Krista DuChene first Canadian women to run Olympic marathon in 20 years
Boston Marathon Special Feature: I Left My Meth Addiction Behind For Running
Best of Rio
First Rio Track Race Sees New 10,000m Record in One of Greatest Distance Races of All Time
Nikki Hamblin and Abbey D’Agostino win rare award for exemplary sportsmanship
Melissa Bishop narrowly misses podium, shatters Canadian record
Stories that brought the “aww” factor
Adorable Surprise Finisher Races Elkmont Half-Marathon in Alabama
Stray dog bonds with ultrarunner on 250K race
Controversial Moments
Lanni Marchant trains in limbo while waiting to know if she’ll double in Rio
Russia gets banned from Olympics
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