Rhonex Kipruto, the 23 year-old Kenyan who holds the world record for 10 kilometers on the road, has been charged with a doping violation by the Athletics Integrity Unit.  Kipruto, who won the bronze medal in the 10,000m at the 2019 World Athletics Championships in Doha, was charged based on an abnormal reading from his Athlete Biological Passport (ABP).  The ABP "monitors a series of biological parameters through a dedicated software programme to pick up on indications of doping," reads the definition on the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) website.

Using totally different strategies, Dutchwoman Sifan Hassan and Kenyan Kelvin Kiptum were victorious at this morning's 43rd TCS London Marathon held in cool and rainy conditions.  Hassan, the 2019 World Athletics 1500m and 10,000m champion, won in her debut at the distance with a spectacular come-from-behind performance in 2:18:33.  Kiptum, 23, who only made his marathon debut last December in Valencia, flattened a top-class field with a 59:45 second half (the fastest second half ever in a certified marathon) to win in a course record 2:01:25, the second-fastest time in history.

The 2023 London Marathon takes place on Sunday, April 23rd. The race is the third World Marathon Major of 2023 and has its usual top flight fields featuring past winners of the race, legends of the sport and potential greats making their first foray into 26.2 miles.

Sifan Hassan's range as a distance runner is astonishing.

Four-time Olympic gold medalist Mo Farah said today that Sunday's TCS London Marathon will be his last race at the distance.  Farah, who turned 40 last month and had to pull out of London when the race was held off-cycle last October due to the pandemic, hasn't completed a marathon in nearly four years.

The 2023 London Marathon takes place on Sunday, April 23rd with big names in the running world taking to the streets of the British capitol.

Kenya's Evans Chebet successfully defended his Boston Marathon title here this morning, soundly defeating two-time Olympic Marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge and backing-up his TCS New York City Marathon win last fall.  Chebet, 34, who represents adidas, worked with his training partner Benson Kipruto to drop Kipchoge in the 20th mile and collect the $150,000 first place prize.  He crossed the finish line in 2:05:54.

On a wet day at the Boston Marathon, Evans Chebet defended his title in the men’s race, and took down all-time great Eliud Kipchoge in the process, while Hellen Obiri won her first ever marathon in the women’s race.

The 2023 Boston Marathon takes place on Monday, April 17th. Elite men and women will take to the streets in Boston, trying to win a coveted World Marathon Major title.

Eliud Kipchoge's decision to run this year's Boston Marathon has sent a jolt through this city, and the 38 year-old double Olympic Marathon gold medalist is clearly keen to add his name to the race's prestigious winner's list.  He has surveyed the course and told reporters today that he is excited and ready to race.

The 2023 Boston Marathon takes place on Monday, April 17th. The elite races have garnered even more attention that usual with the presence of Eliud Kipchoge.

Racing at the Boston Marathon is a rite of passage for many endurance athletes. Runners from all over the world want to experience the rich history of the event and receive the support from the enthusiastic crowds that line the course on Patriots' Day.

The 2023 Boston Marathon takes place on Monday, April 17th. Runners from all over the world will come to Boston to compete in the historic road race that was first held in 1897.

Kevin and Gordon react to the results from the NYC Half.

In their first appearances at the United Airlines NYC Half, Hellen Obiri of Kenya and Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda scored convincing victories, winning in 1:07:21 and 1:01:31, respectively.  Despite near-freezing temperatures and significant headwinds, Obiri managed to set an event and course record, eclipsing the standard set by Senbere Teferi of Ethiopia at last year's race by 14 seconds.  Both athletes won $20,000 in prize money.