Boston Marathon

Diana Kipyokei banned for six years and stripped of 2021 Boston Marathon title

Kenya’s Diana Kipyokei and Purity Rionoripo have been banned for six and five years, respectively, for using prohibited substances, the AIU said

Guardian sport and agencies

20, Dec, 2022 @4:17 PM

London and Boston Marathons to include non-binary category for 2023 races

Nonbinary athletes will be able to compete in next year’s Boston and London Marathons without having to register in either the men’s or the women’s division

Agencies

14, Sep, 2022 @2:05 PM

How the Boston Marathon is helping a city reckon with a troubled racial past

The Boston Marathon is taking steps to ensure unsung Black and brown running heroes will receive overdue recognition and runners of color will feel more welcome to the community

Melanie Eversley

10, Oct, 2021 @10:00 AM

Joan Ullyot obituary

American physician who debunked many of the myths about women and long-distance running

Kate Carter

11, Aug, 2021 @4:10 PM

Bacteria found in gut might help boost physical performance

Scientists say certain species are more abundant in marathon runners after race

Nicola Davis

24, Jun, 2019 @3:00 PM

Sarah Sellers: the nurse who stunned the world at the Boston Marathon

The 26-year-old nurse is an overnight sensation (and Olympic hopeful) after a fairytale runner-up finish in Boston wrought by talent, perseverance and grit

Les Carpenter

21, Apr, 2018 @8:00 AM

Determined cancer survivor completes Boston Marathon after midnight

Mary Shertenlieb crossed the Boston Marathon finish line at 12.18am on Tuesday, about 13 hours after she started the race

Guardian sport and agencies

17, Apr, 2018 @8:18 PM

10 reasons Yuki Kawauchi, Boston marathon winner, should be your favourite runner

His victory shocked the pundits at the Boston marathon, but to his legions of fans around the world, it was only one in an incredible list of achievements

Kate Carter

17, Apr, 2018 @7:11 AM