EU picks women for top jobs after marathon negotiations
Europe's leaders have agreed to give two of the top four European Union jobs to women, but only after a marathon set of talks that exposed the continent's simmering divisions.
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22-year-old woman dies after collapsing during Cleveland Marathon
A woman has died after collapsing in the Cleveland Marathon on Sunday, officials said.
Nurse denied marathon world record because she wasn't wearing skirt
A woman who wanted to break the Guinness World Record for running a marathon dressed as a nurse has been told her successful attempt does not count -- because she was wearing scrubs and pants, rather than a skirt.
Belfast City Marathon course was too long, organizers say
At 26.2 miles long, running a marathon is no small feat, with those crossing the finish line looking forward to celebrating with anything other than some extra time pounding the pavement.
London Marathon: The best tales from 2019
Wacky costumes, outrageous records, and a rogue race leader in pink shorts -- marathons are never short of inspiring stories and this year's event in London was no exception.
Los Angeles teachers reach tentative deal to end strike
The six-day Los Angeles teachers' strike ended Tuesday after teachers and staff members threw their support behind a new agreement reached hours earlier, according to a preliminary vote tally.
China half marathon: More than 200 runners banned for cheating
More than 200 runners have been disqualified from the Shenzhen half marathon after widespread cheating was uncovered following the race on November 25, Chinese state-run media Xinhua said.
Olympic great Mo Farah to run in 2019 London Marathon
Mo Farah, Britain's most successful distance runner, is set to compete at the London Marathon next year.
Chinese marathon runner loses race after being handed flag
To patriotically embrace the national flag, or win a marathon?
The final finisher: The inspiring stories of last-place marathon runners
When Simon Kindleysides crossed the finish line at the Virgin Money London Marathon this year, what followed was a blur -- but he became a "superhero" to his kids, and he set a world record in becoming the first paralyzed man to complete the race on foot.
