LONDON (AP) — A pair of African distance runners took down what was once among the most unthinkable records in sports on Sunday, April 26, shattering the long-unapproachable two-hour barrier in the 26.2-mile (42.2-kilometer) marathon. Sabastian Sawe of Kenya won the London Marathon in 1 hour, 59...
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Two male runners who were discovered fraudulently competing on behalf of female colleagues in a top South African marathon have been disqualified and could face two-year bans from the event, along with the two women. The two women runners swapped their bibs with the two men,...
For national team members Arlan Arbois Jr., Richard Salaño, and media personality Migs Bustos, having the right pair of shoes makes a big difference in their performance as marathoners. From left, Richard Salaño, Migs Bustos and Arlan Arbois Jr. (ASICS Philippines) After all, taking care of their...
TOKYO, Japan -- National team member Arlan Arbois Jr. submitted his personal best time at the 2025 Tokyo Marathon on a chilly Sunday, March 2, that started at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku and ended in front of the Imperial Palace here. Arlan Arbois Jr. (ASICS Philippines)...
The Philippines is set to participate in the Shell Eco-marathon (SEM) Asia-Pacific and Middle East 2025, with three teams of engineering students competing in this prestigious event. For the first time, the competition will be held in the Middle East with three teams of engineering students...
NEW YORK (AP) — Abdi Nageeye and Sheila Chepkirui used strong kicks in the final mile to pull away from their nearest competitors and both win the New York City Marathon for the first time Sunday, Nov. 4. Women's division winner Sheila Chepkirui, right, poses with men's divsion winner Abdi...
The Cardinals from Mapua University proudly pose with their energy-efficient vehicle at the Shell Eco-marathon Asia-Pacific and the Middle East 2024, showcasing their STEM excellence and commitment to addressing future energy challenges and promoting smarter, more sustainable mobility. The...
As Shell Pilipinas celebrates its 110th anniversary, seven teams from various Philippine universities are preparing to showcase their engineering prowess in Lombok, Indonesia, at the Shell Eco-marathon 2024 Asia Pacific and Middle East (APME) competition. This global academic program challenges...
BOSTON (AP) — Sisay Lemma scorched the first half of the Boston Marathon course on Monday, April 15, setting a record pace to build a lead of more than half of a mile. Sisay Lemma, of Ethiopia, left, winner of the men's division of the Boston Marathon, and Hellen Obiri, of Kenya, right, winner of...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Ethiopia's Tamirat Tola produced a devastating performance to win the New York Marathon in a new course record on Sunday, Nov. 5, while Kenya's Hellen Obiri pipped Letsenbet Gidey to claim the women's race. Ethiopia's Tamirat Tola poses on the podium after winning the 52nd Edition...
ILOILO CITY – The island-province of Guimaras is hosting the Philippine National Championships for Enduro and Cross Country Marathon this month. Gov. JC Rahman Nava said that hosting the race is part of the island-province’s goal to become a biking paradise. The October 21 to 22 sports event...
Mark Angelo Jacinto drives AVALON, UPHSD’s vehicle that brought back the Philippines on the tracks of Shell Eco-marathon. A Pinoy student-designed eco-race car is representing the country at the Shell Eco-marathon Asia-Pacific and Middle East competition held in Lombok, Indonesia. Conceived to...
