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Susannah Scaroni Wins the Chicago Marathon Women’s Wheelchair Race: Susannah Scaroni, a Paralympic gold medalist, broke three vertebrae when she was hit by a car ...
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Susannah Scaroni Wins the Chicago Marathon Women’s Wheelchair Race: Susannah Scaroni, a Paralympic gold medalist, broke three vertebrae when she was hit by a car ...
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Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya plays for 60 hours in Times Square, breaking marathon record
cnn.com/2024/04/20/africa/nigerian-chess-champion-breaks-world-record-for-longest-chess-marathon-intl/
Quick Glance: Nigerian Chess Champion Sets New Record in New York
- Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya has surpassed the previous record for the longest chess marathon by playing an impressive 60 hours nonstop.
- Onakoya aims to raise $1 million for a charity supporting education for children across Africa.
- He competed against US chess champion Shawn Martinez and received support from celebrities like Davido and Adekunle Gold.
- The match garnered significant attention in Nigeria and was broadcast in multiple locations, including Lagos, with watch parties and digital billboards.
Swiss runner Lehmann dies after heart attack: Shortly before the 2024 Zurich Marathon, Swiss marathon runner Adrian Lehmann died as a result of a heart attack ...
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Beijing half marathon: Organisers investigating controversial finish: Organisers of the Beijing half marathon will investigate allegations that three African ...
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Quick Glance: Investigation Launched After Beijing Half Marathon Finish
- Following the finish of the Beijing Half Marathon, the results are now under scrutiny due to the peculiar behavior displayed by three runners from Kenya and Ethiopia.
- A Chinese runner overtook the others, as seen in a recorded livestream of the Beijing Half Marathon. The remaining three runners - Willy Mnangat and Robert Keter from Kenya, and Dejene Hailu from Ethiopia - followed closely behind, with He claiming the first place.
- The organizers of the half-marathon are currently examining the results after a video of the finish circulated online, prompting many to question the intention of the three African runners to slow down.
- The winner secured the first place with a time of 1 hour 3 minutes 44 seconds. Mnangat, Keter, and Hailu shared the second place, one second later.
Officer's gun taken in fatal shooting in Chicago: Sources: The 30-year-old officer was killed while returning home from work, police said.
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Runners Disqualified After Competitor Was Allowed to Win Race: Three runners seemed to allow Chinese runner He Jie to finish ahead of them at the Beijing Half ...
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Quick Glance: Scandal at Beijing Half Marathon: 4 Runners Disqualified
- Following an unusual finish at the Beijing Half Marathon, the top finishers were disqualified as three runners from Africa seemingly made way for a Chinese competitor to win.
- The finish line incident caused a commotion, prompting questions about why the three other runners appeared to yield the victory to He.
- Subsequent to the investigation, all four runners were disqualified for the pacemakers deliberately slowing down in the final two kilometers of the race, aiding He's victory.
- Confirmation was provided by the organizers that although Xtep invited Mnangat, Keter, and Hailu as pacemakers, they were mistakenly registered as ordinary competitors.
Peres Jepchirchir Sets New Women’s-Only World Record at the 2024 London Marathon: Jepchirchir, the Olympic champion, defeated the world record-holder Tigst ...
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Quick Glance: Jepchirchir Sets New Record, Claims Victory at London Marathon
- Jepchirchir won the 44th London Marathon, breaking the women's-only world record. She crossed the finish line in front of Buckingham Palace in two hours, 16 minutes, and 16 seconds.
- Munyao clinched the men's race in 2:04.01, marking his most significant career triumph. Bekele secured the second position with a time of 2:04.15.
- The participation of around 50,000 runners made this edition of the London Marathon the largest event along the River Thames.
‘We Grown Now’ review: Coming of age in Chicago’s Cabrini-Green projects, in a movie of true distinction
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/we-grown-now-review-coming-of-age-in-chicagos-cabrini-green-projects-in-a-movie-of-true-distinction/
London Marathon: Runner with Down's syndrome gets youngest record: Lloyd Martin's London Marathon run makes him the youngest in his disability category to finish ...
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Adidas dominates the podium at the 2024 London Marathon: In the battle of the super shoes, Adidas surges ahead of Nike with the Adios Evo Pro 1 dominating the ...
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Alexander Munyao Wins Men’s Race at the 2024 London Marathon: Alexander Munyao won the 2024 London Marathon, while legendary Kenenisa Bekele finished second in a ...
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Mother of Chicago child with measles: It was ‘one of the scarier moments of my life’
cnn.com/2024/04/22/health/measles-child-infection/
'How I won the Manchester Marathon': Before January this year, Charlie Arnell had never run for longer than two hours. Last weekend ...
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Jepchirchir runs world record for all-women race: Hendrik Pfeiffer and Johannes Motschmann created a novelty in London, Peres Jepchirchir ran a new world record ...
runnersworld.de/news-fotos/london-marathon-2024/
The O’Hare rebuild is mired in negotiations and potential changes. Here’s how another airport finished construction.
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/ohare-construction-budget-delay/
Who is Emile Cairess?: Find out more about Emile Cairess, the third-place finisher at the 2024 London Marathon who is on course for the Paris Olympic Games.
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Des Linden Finishes 16th at the Boston Marathon: It was the 11th time the American fan favorite has crossed the line on Boylston Street.
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The O’Hare rebuild is mired in negotiations and potential changes. Here’s how another airport finished construction.
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/ohare-construction-budget-delay/
Stephen Colbert will bring ‘Late Show’ to Chicago during Democratic National Convention
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/17/stephen-colbert-will-bring-late-show-to-chicago-during-democratic-national-convention/
Woman with MS to run London Marathon for eighth time: A Newbury woman is gearing up to run the London Marathon for the eighth time.
newburytoday.co.uk/news/woman-with-ms-to-run-london-marathon-for-eighth-time-9362469/
Some Black Chicagoans question help for migrants. Others say, it’s our turn to welcome.
csmonitor.com/USA/2024/0419/Chicago-Black-residents-migrants-aid
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Taylor Swift mural pops up by ‘the lakes’ in Chicago with mystery ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ message
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/16/taylor-swift-mural-pops-up-by-the-lakes-in-chicago-with-mystery-the-tortured-poets-department-message/
Johnson safety plan slow out of the gate, but mayor vows ‘root causes’ approach will work
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/21/johnson-safety-plan-slow-out-of-gate/
LSU's Angel Reese explains why she's dropping 'Bayou Barbie' as she heads to WNBA
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Marlins rally past Cubs on Bryan De La Cruz HR in 9th: Bryan De La Cruz hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the ninth inning as the visiting Miami Marlins rallied ...
reuters.com/sports/marlins-rally-past-cubs-bryan-de-la-cruz-hr-9th-2024-04-20/
Woman wheels corpse into Brazil bank to sign for loan: A woman brought a 68-year-old man in a wheelchair into a bank branch and tried to get him to sign for a ...
reuters.com/world/americas/woman-wheels-corpse-into-brazil-bank-sign-loan-2024-04-17/
Column: As ‘Tortured Poets Department’ arrives, we wondered: Can Taylor Swift be poetry?
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/19/column-as-tortured-poets-department-arrives-we-wondered-can-taylor-swift-be-poetry/
These Celebrities Are Running the 2024 London Marathon: A number of notable names will take on 26.2 miles in London on Sunday.
runnersworld.com/races-places/g60551153/celebrities-london-marathon-2024/
Buoyed by Crowd, Father-Son Duo Runs 2:55 at Boston: Shaun and Shamus Evans averaged 6:42 per mile pace.
runnersworld.com/news/a60514590/father-son-duo-runs-255-at-boston-marathon-shaun-shamus-evans/
What is the London Marathon route?: There's nothing quite like running the London Marathon – and to help you prepare, we've broken down each section of the ...
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Vintage Chicago Tribune: Exploring ‘Chicago Mysteries’: Want a sneak peek at a few of the puzzles WTTW's Geoffrey Baer will attempt to solve during his TV ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/15/vintage-chicago-tribune-exploring-chicago-mysteries/
London Marathon pays tribute to last year's winner Kelvin Kiptum, who died in car crash
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Lemma wins the Boston Marathon after a fantastic solo effort: Sisay Lemma stormed towards victory in the 128th Boston Marathon. In the women's category ...
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Everything you need to know about the London Marathon 2025 ballot: London Marathon 2025 ballot. Here's how to enter – plus your other entry routes explained if ...
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What is the London Marathon route?: There's nothing quite like running the London Marathon – and to help you prepare, we've broken down each section of the ...
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‘Shame of Chicago, Shame of The Nation’ series premieres Thursday on WTTW, showing how segregation was built into foundation of real estate
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/shame-of-chicago-shame-of-the-nation-documentary-series/
Girl killed, 10 other people injured in Chicago shooting: No arrests have been made as of Sunday morning, according to Chicago police.
wgntv.com/news/chicagocrime/heavy-police-presence-on-southwest-side-after-shooting-reports/
Earth Day is only once a year, these Chicago chefs upcycle ingredients every day: These days, with their bottom lines more razor-thin than ever ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/17/while-earth-day-is-only-once-a-year-these-chicago-chefs-upcycle-ingredients-every-day/
Uber rolls out blue checkmark system for rider verification in Chicago, 11 other cities
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/uber-verification-safety-feature-chicago-pilot/
Hellen Obiri Defends Her Title and Wins the 2024 Boston Marathon: Obiri, of Kenya, ran a time of 2:22:37 to win Boston for the second straight year.
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How the Celebrities and Notables Ran at the 2024 Boston Marathon: Zdeno Chara and Meb are a few of the big names that toed the line in Hopkinton this year.
runnersworld.com/races-places/g60452870/celebrities-2024-boston-marathon/
Mayor Brandon Johnson slams uphill effort to recall Chicago mayors: To get the Chicago mayor recall mechanism question on ballots this fall ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/17/mayor-brandon-johnson-slams-uphill-effort-to-recall-chicago-mayors/
These Are the Fastest Shoes of the 2024 Boston Marathon: Here are the top men’s and women’s shoes at the 2024 Boston Marathon.
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Chinese Half-Marathon Champion Is Disqualified—Along With Runners Who Let Him Win
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Editorial: O’Hare’s boosters are finally realizing that the airlines are, in fact, the clients
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/12/editorial-ohares-boosters-are-finally-realizing-that-the-airlines-are-in-fact-the-clients/
World Business Chicago names new CEO: The CEO will be in charge of pitching Chicago as a destination for corporate relocation and expansion ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/16/world-business-chicago-new-ceo/
Review: Second City NYC opens with ‘Ruthless Acts of Kindness’ in a theater still finding its way
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/21/review-second-city-nyc-opens-with-ruthless-acts-of-kindness-in-a-theater-still-finding-its-way/
Petros and Mayer set track records in Hanover: Even windy conditions couldn't stop Amanal Petros and Domenika Mayer at the Hannover Marathon ...
runnersworld.de/news-fotos/hannover-marathon-2024/
10 of the best marathons around the world: Want to merge your love of running and adventure? Here's our guide to the best global marathons.
runnersworld.com/uk/events/a60442279/best-marathons-in-the-world/
Review: Magnetic Fields plays ’69 Love Songs’ at Thalia Hall, a long and epic romance
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/19/review-magnetic-fields-plays-69-love-songs-at-thalia-hall-a-long-and-epic-romance/
London Marathon 2024's fastest celebrities as Adele Roberts sets record: There were a number of celebrities that enjoyed good times on the London Marathon course ...
mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/london-marathon-2024-fastest-celebrities-32636785
Laura Washington: Where is the outrage for the victims of Chicago’s latest mass shooting?
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/22/column-chicago-mass-shooting-where-is-the-outrage-washington/
Could we see a new women’s-only world record at the 2024 London Marathon?: The 2024 London Marathon will host one of the strongest elite women’s fields in its ...
runnersworld.com/uk/news/a60410379/elite-women-at-london-marathon/
Why two EastEnders stars are running the London Marathon: EastEnders are setting a new pace with their storylines as Jay and Honey take on the London Marathon ...
runnersworld.com/uk/news/a60535168/eastenders-stars-running-london-marathon/
Sara Hall Finishes 15th at the 2024 Boston Marathon: On her 41st birthday, the veteran marathoner placed second American—and raised funds for women in Ethiopia.
runnersworld.com/races-places/a60498289/sara-hall-15th-boston-marathon-2024/
What to know ahead of this year’s London Marathon: More than 50,000 people are expected to finish this weekend’s London Marathon, a record number over the course ...
cnn.com/2024/04/19/sport/london-marathon-2024-spt-intl/
Father of Slain Children Runs Boston Marathon, Raises $75,000: When Patrick Clancy crossed the finish line of the Boston Marathon in just under four hours ...
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Who is Emile Cairess?: Find out more about Emile Cairess, the third-place finisher at the 2024 London Marathon who is on course for the Paris Olympic Games.
runnersworld.com/uk/news/a38710837/emile-cairess/
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How Bosses Can Stop the ‘Meeting After the Meeting’: Many people are afraid to express dissenting views in formal meetings, so they do it later when the boss ...
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A mysterious Taylor Swift mural with a QR code has popped up in Chicago. What does it mean?
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Here's what you can get for FREE with your London Marathon 2024 medal: From free burgers to Epsom salts and even a dip in Brockwell lido, here's what you can get ...
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These Are the Fastest Shoes of the 2024 London Marathon: More than half of the top finishers laced up Adidas this year.
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Laura Washington: We know one thing from the Dexter Reed shooting. Driving while Black is a systemic problem.
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/15/column-dexter-reed-chicago-traffic-stop-washington/
Johnson’s ambitious $1.25B bond plan, $70M migrant proposal pass City Council: Their passage gives Johnson much-needed money to continue the daily churn of ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/19/johnsons-ambitious-1-25b-bond-plan-70m-migrant-proposal-pass-city-council/
Chris Packham holds head in hands as he cringes at Matt Hancock’s London Marathon video
independent.co.uk/tv/news/london-marathon-bbc-matt-hancock-packham-b2532200.html
Emma Bates Repeats as Top American at 2024 Boston Marathon: Her time was 5 minutes slower than last year, but coming off injury, she’s counting it as a victory.
runnersworld.com/races-places/a60456651/emma-bates-boston-marathon-2024/
Review: Lovely ‘Music Man’ at Marriott Theatre is all about Marian the librarian: Why does Marian the librarian fall for that slick con man Harold Hill ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/review-lovely-music-man-at-marriott-theatre-is-all-about-marian-the-librarian/
Deadly Chicago traffic stop of Dexter Reed raises serious questions about use of force
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Fridge-wearing marathon runner gets down on one knee: Daniel ran the London Marathon wearing a household fridge and proposed to his girlfriend en route.
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2024 Gospel Music Festival headliners include Clark Sisters: The festival is the first big Millennium Park music fest to kick off the 2024 summer season.
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/2024-gospel-music-festival-headliners-include-clark-sisters/
Chala Regasa and Nazret Weldu are way ahead in Vienna: The winning duo of the Vienna City Marathon 2024 crossed the finish line with a clear lead ...
runnersworld.de/news-fotos/vienna-city-marathon-2024/
Five star Gerda Steyn blitzes Two Oceans record to win ultra-marathon: It was Gerda Steyn’s fifth successive Two Oceans Marathon win, becoming the first athlete ...
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How to perfect your marathon taper – 11 tips for marathon runners of all experience levels
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Ken Holtzman, who threw 2 no-hitters for the Chicago Cubs before winning 3 World Series in Oakland, dies at 78
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/15/ken-holtzman-dies-chicago-cubs/
Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ to air live from Chicago during Democratic convention: Comedian Stephen Colbert’s “The Late Show” is headed to Chicago for the Democratic ...
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Sen. Robert Peters: Chicago is ready for the Democratic National Convention: Thanks to progress made by President Joe Biden and Democrats at the state and local ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/17/opinion-chicago-preparations-democratic-national-convention-dnc/
Fridge-carrying runner proposes during the London Marathon: Daniel Fairbrother stops to asks girlfriend Hayley to marry him as she watched the race at Big Ben.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-68870964
Hardest Geezer Russ Cook completes London Marathon after Africa run: Russell Cook, nicknamed “Hardest Geezer”, has completed the London Marathon.
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Derby's Gogglebox Siddiqui brothers complete 'incredible' experience: The stars were praised as they shared details of the event, saying 'what a day'
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Creeslough: Man injured in garage explosion completes marathon : Dylan McGee's leg was crushed by rubble after the explosion and had to get plates and bolts ...
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Justice Department ramps up efforts to reduce violent crime with Chicago gun intel center
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/justice-department-violent-crime-chicago-gun-intel-center/
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