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Boston paid solemn tribute Tuesday to the victims and survivors of the marathon bombings, observing a moment of silence and raising the US flag exactly one year after the attacks that stunned the nation. Vice President Joe Biden led an emotional and…

Ethiopian running legend Kenenisa Bekele says he is in shape and hopeful for a win ahead of his hotly-awaited marathon debut on the streets of Paris on Sunday. The double world recorder holder in 5,000 and 10,000m will be the star draw at the Paris…

Ethopian runners dominated Sunday’s 20th edition of the Rome marathon with Shume Hailu Legese winning the men’s event and Ayelu Lemma Geda the women’s race. Under the driving rain, Legese clocked 2hr 09min 47sec to finish ahead of countryman Sisay Jisa…

Kenyan runners outshone their global competitors in both the men’s and women’s categories of the Taipei marathon Sunday. Josphat Kamzee Jepkopol, who won the men’s race last year, defended the title after crossing the line in two hours, 14 minutes and…