After 195 miles of running, women outpace men. Experts say estrogen plays a key role in the performance boost.

The last two weeks for Faith Kipyegon have been a whirlwind. After months of hype by Nike, Kipyegon raced a mile on June 26 in Paris with the goal of becoming the first woman to break 4:00 in the ...

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Last winter, a study startled the running world when a team of researchers concluded that, under the right circumstances, Kenyan superstar Faith Kipyegon could break a barrier long thought impossible ...

When you toe the start line of a 10K, your race day is going to be totally different than if you were running a marathon. But despite the contrast in those two race experiences, there are some ...

Team USA was predictably dominant at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, claiming 126 overall medals and 40 golds, narrowly edging out China for the lead by a tiebreaker. Fourteen of those golds and 34 of ...

Jake Wightman and Donavan Brazier will tell you there is only one thing harder than reaching the top of men’s middle-distance running: staying there. Brazier was crowned 800m world champion in 2019.

There’s a lot to think about – and indeed do – when you’re preparing for a half marathon or marathon, whether you’re completely new to distance races or so familiar with these events that you could ...

Track and field can create individual rivalries while also fostering lasting friendships through the spirit of competition. In the fall, Lakeland senior Emily Black and Elk Lake freshman Kendyl ...