If you thought elite athletes were already tracking every heartbeat, nap, and restless night, you were right, and now it’s official. Oura, the company behind the Oura Ring, announced Friday that it has been named the Official Wearable of Team USA and the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The deal makes Oura the exclusive provider … Read more
Jakob Ingebrigtsen, the Norwegian distance-running star and reigning Olympic 5,000m champion, has undergone surgery on a long-running Achilles injury, a setback that could sideline him for most of 2026. Ingebrigtsen, 25, announced the news Friday in a post on Instagram, saying his Achilles “flared up again” about two weeks ago and that his team decided … Read more
Ten runners are preparing to attempt what organizers are calling the world’s highest marathon, a 42.2km descent from the summit of Ojos del Salado, the world’s tallest volcano, on the Chile-Argentina border. The marathon is scheduled for Feb. 10, 2026, and will begin at an elevation of 6,893 meters (22,615 feet). At that altitude, oxygen … Read more
Femke Bol has made a habit of making hard things look easy. But on Sunday in Metz, France, she’s doing something new, and for once, there are no guarantees. Bol, the Dutch 400m hurdles star and two-time world champion, will race an 800m for the first time in her career at the Meeting Metz Moselle … Read more
Aerobic exercise is one of the best “medicines” we have, and yet, every so often, someone collapses at a finish line, and it shakes our confidence in our so-called healthy habits (some call it an obsession). The scientific story here is complicated. At the population level, regular exercise is strongly protective against cardiovascular disease and … Read more
Brooks Running said it delivered record-breaking global growth in 2025, reporting a 16% increase in revenue compared with the previous year and extending its streak to nine consecutive years of growth, according to a company press release issued Thursday. The Seattle-based brand, owned by Berkshire Hathaway, has long been known as the dependable workhorse of … Read more
Andreas Almgren has spent the past year rewriting the European record books, but he doesn’t sound satisfied. “I have not done my best yet,” the Swedish star said recently. Almgren, 29, has become one of Europe’s most feared distance runners after setting European records in the 5,000m, 10,000m, and half marathon, all within the past … Read more
Anta, the Chinese sportswear company with more than 12,000 stores across China, will open its first flagship store in the United States later this month, choosing Beverly Hills for its American debut. The store, located at 330 N. Beverly Drive, will officially open on February 13. The space measures roughly 2,500 to 3,000 square feet … Read more
Andre De Grasse has spent the better part of the last decade being introduced as Canada’s fastest man. Next week in Los Angeles, that title will be mostly irrelevant. There will be no starting gun, no lanes, and no carefully choreographed warm-up routine. There will, however, be a jump ball. De Grasse is set to … Read more
Eliud Kipchoge is returning to the Olympic stage once again. He just won’t be wearing a bib. The Kenyan marathon legend has been selected as one of eight flag bearers for the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, scheduled for Feb. 6 at San Siro Stadium in Milan. Kipchoge, 41, was … Read more
World Athletics has refused to ratify Jacob Kiplimo’s men’s half-marathon world record, ruling that his historic run at last year’s Barcelona Half Marathon did not comply with competition rules. Kiplimo, 24, crossed the line in 56 minutes 42 seconds, a performance that made him the first athlete in history to break the 57-minute barrier for … Read more
The TCS New York City Marathon is one of the most sought-after races in the world, and if you’ve ever dreamed of running through the five boroughs with thousands of cheering spectators, now’s your chance because the ballot for the 2026 race officially opens today, Wednesday, February 4, at 12:00 PM ET! Runners have until … Read more
The Millrose Games once again delivered one of the most compelling nights of the indoor season, with world-leading times, major upsets, and breakout performances across the track events at the Armory Track and Field Center. At the 118th running of the meet, Cameron Myers captured the Wanamaker Mile with one of the fastest indoor miles … Read more
King Charles III made an unannounced appearance at the Sandringham parkrun on Saturday morning, greeting runners and walkers as they completed their first lap of the weekly 5-kilometre event on the royal estate in Norfolk. The visit, which came days before World Cancer Day on February 4, marked the second year in a row that … Read more
For decades, American Olympians have competed without government funding, relying instead on sponsorships and personal savings. That is about to change. Ross Stevens, a billionaire financier and longtime supporter of Team USA, has pledged $100 million to create long-term financial benefits for every U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athlete, beginning with the 2026 Winter Games in … Read more
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