When a mountain lion attacked him, a Colorado runner choked it to death
Trapped by the sharp claws and teeth of a mountain lion, a runner fought hard for his life. To break free, wildlife officials said, he choked the animal to death.
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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.
Chinese marathon runner loses race after being handed flag
To patriotically embrace the national flag, or win a marathon?
Ironman world champion breaks record, proposes on 'mind-blowing' day
When Patrick Lange won the Ironman World Championship last month, setting a course record in the process, he found enough energy for one final special moment.
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.
Lelisa Desisa and Mary Keitany win the New York City Marathon
Lelisa Desisa of Ethiopia won the men's division of the New York City Marathon and Mary Keitany of Kenya dominated the women's division on a sunny Sunday.
