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News From: Wednesday, March 30, 2022
	Olympics 2020 (Men)
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		Canadian entrepreneur donates $1.2 million toward Olympic and Paralympic medallists (Canadian Running) Canadian tech entrepreneur Sanjay Malaviya donated $1.2 million to support Team Canada's Tokyo 2020 and Beijing 2022 medallists.
News From: Monday, March 7, 2022
	Olympics 2020 (Men)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		The Weirdest Marathon: 1904 Saint Louis Olympics (WCBE) A look back at one of the most unusual Olympics Marathon, the 1904 Saint Louis Summer Olympics.
News From: Wednesday, January 12, 2022
	Olympics 2020 (Men)
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		On this day in 1873, Olympic legend Spyridon Louis was born (Greek City Times) Spyridon Louis, 1896 Olympic champion in marathon, was born on January 12, 1873.
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		Eliud Kipchoge confirms he will go for a third Olympic marathon gold at Paris 2024 (Olympics News) Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge revealed ambition to become the first man to win three Olympic gold medals in the marathon.
News From: Sunday, October 24, 2021
	Olympics 2020 (Men)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenya: Marathon Great Eliud Kipchoge Named Best Male Athlete of Tokyo 2020 at ANOC Awards (AllAfrica) Eliud Kipchoge was named Best Male Athlete of Tokyo 2020 for defending his Olympic Games gold.
News From: Thursday, August 26, 2021
	Olympics 2020 (Men)
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		The gold-medal winner of the Olympic marathon responds to critics who say Nike shoes give him an unfair advantage (Insider) Nike-sponsored Eliud Kipchoge insists it is the runner, not the shoe, that determines performance.
News From: Thursday, August 19, 2021
	Olympics 2020 (Men)
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		Marathon runner El Abbassi suspended for suspected blood doping (The Times of India) Bahraini marathon runner El Hassan El Abbassi has been suspended after a test at the Tokyo Olympics returned finding of a homologous blood transfusion.
News From: Tuesday, August 17, 2021
	Olympics 2020 (Men)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Eliud Kipchoge: One day my marathon records will be broken and I will be happy (Sky News) Eliud Kipchoge, back in Kenya after a successful Olympic run, talked about his career and legacy.
News From: Friday, August 13, 2021
	Olympics 2020 (Men)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenya: Tokyo Marathon Feat Not Exactly Rocket Science, Kipchoge Says (AllAfrica) Eliud Kipchoge talked about his double Olympic win as a result of discipline, preparation and inspiration.
		Training/ Health
		What marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge teaches us about training (Mint Lounge) The secret to the success of Kipchoge is in his training - consistent, focused with support groups.
News From: Thursday, August 12, 2021
	Olympics 2020 (Men)
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		Tokyo Marathon: Morhad Amdouni Rival Demands 'Sanctions' For Knocking Over Bottles In Shock Olympics Moment (Eurosport) German rival Hendrik Pfeiffer, among others, wants to sanction French runner Morhad Amdouni for knocking water bottles during the Olympic race.
News From: Wednesday, August 11, 2021
	Olympics 2020 (Men)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Runners wearing Nike 'super shoes' dominated in the Olympics, taking more than 60% of podium spots (Business Insider) Athletes wearing Nike super shoes took 64% of the medals on individual track events, including marathon.
News From: Monday, August 9, 2021
	Olympics 2020 (Men)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Runner Blames 'Slippery' Conditions After Backlash for Knocking Over Water Bottles at Olympic Marathon (People) Morhad Amdouni knocked over water bottles before grabbing his own, leaving runners behind him scrambling to get one.
News From: Sunday, August 8, 2021
	Olympics 2020 (Men)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Athletics-Kenya's Kipchoge cements legacy with back-to-back marathon golds (Reuters) Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge won the Olympics men's marathon at Sapporo, his second gold after Rio in 2016.
		Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge delivers running masterclass to retain Olympic marathon title (Olympics News) Eliud Kipchoge won the Tokyo Olympics men's marathon in 2:08:38, his second gold after Rio in 2016.
News From: Saturday, August 7, 2021
	Olympics 2020 (Men)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		KIPCHOGE REPEATS AS MEN'S OLYMPIC MARATHON CHAMPION (Race Results Weekly) Eliud Kipchoge added to his already superlative legacy with a dominant win at today's Olympic men's marathon, cruising home to a seemingly easy victory on an uncomfortably hot morning on the final day of the Summer Games. The 36-year-old Kenyan became only the third man to win two gold medals in the event. Behind him, Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands took silver, encouraging his training partner Bashir Abdi of Belgium to the bronze right behind him.
		Athletics-Friendship first as Nageeye waves Abdi over marathon finish (Reuters) Silver medallist Abdi Nageeye encouraged Bashir Abdi to take the bronze, with a wave to his friend.
News From: Thursday, August 5, 2021
	Olympics 2020 (Men)
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		Was the Olympic marathon switch to Sapporo an athletes-first or TV-first decision? (The Manichi) A provocative speculation that the move to Sapporo for the Olympic marathon was not purely for the well being of the athletes but for convenient schedule of TV broadcasts as well.
News From: Wednesday, August 4, 2021
	Olympics 2020 (Men)
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		Athletics-Kenya's Kipchoge ready to defend marathon gold (Reuters) Eliud Kopchoge is ready to earn his third Olympic marathon champion title to become only the third runner to do this.
		The Men's Marathon at the 1904 Olympics in St. Louis Was an Epic Sh*tshow (Riverfront News) A look back in time to the memorable men's marathon at the 1904 Olympics.
		Marathon rules, distance and course at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics (AS) Learn the rules and course, where to watch, what the heat will be - and more - at the Tokyo Olympics marathon.
		Athletics-Japan fans eager for marathon but rue spectator ban (Reuters) Japan has a strong fascination with marathon running but disappointment runs high over spectator ban at the Tokyo Olympics.
News From: Tuesday, August 3, 2021
	Olympics 2020 (Men)
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		Osako Suguru: Long-Distance Star Brings Speed and More to Olympic Marathon (Nippon.com) A profile on Osako Suguru, Japan's best bet for an Olympic medal in the marathon.
News From: Monday, August 2, 2021
	Olympics 2020 (Men)
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		Tokyo Olympics: When is the marathon? (Sporting News) Not following the traditional format, the Tokyo Olympics women marathon will be on August 7 while the men's marathon on August 8, both starting early at 7am due to the heat.
News From: Saturday, July 31, 2021
	Olympics 2020 (Men)
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		Kenya: Marathoner Cherono Primed for 'Race of a Lifetime' in Japan (AllAfrica) Lawrence Cherono talked about his joy of being included in the Olympics marathon team of Kenya and his strategy of winning the race.
News From: Friday, July 30, 2021
	Olympics 2020 (Men)
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		'Strength and depth': Meet Canada's Olympic marathon team (National Post) A detailed profiles of the men and women who will represent Canada in the Tokyo Olympic marathon.
News From: Thursday, July 29, 2021
	Olympics 2020 (Men)
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		Thugwane tips Mokoka to bring home marathon medal (Sowetan Live) South African marathon legend Josia Thugwane has high hopes for the SA Tokyo Olympics marathon team.
		Olympics 2021 track & field schedule: Live stream, start time, TV channel, how to watch Team USA (MassLive) Here are when and where to watch on TV the Tokyo Olympics Marathon races.
		Olympic previews: men's and women's marathon and walks (Athletics Weekly) Here is a preview of the Tokyo Olympic marathon races: who are top contenders and the prediction on their races.
		Human Interest Story
		Sapporo kids plant marigolds to decorate Olympic marathon course (Kyodo News) Elementary school pupils planted flowers to decorate the courses for the Tokyo Olympic marathon and race walking competitions.
News From: Wednesday, July 28, 2021
	Olympics 2020 (Men)
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		Kenya's expat runners face their compatriots at the Tokyo Olympics (Quartz) Kenyan runners at the Olympics are mostly running for Kenya but some for Bahrain, Israel, Turkey, and the US.
News From: Tuesday, July 27, 2021
	Olympics 2020 (Men)
		Human Interest Story
		Central Mass. Olympic history: Aulis Olavi 'Ollie' Manninen, Gardner, Marathon, 1948 (Telegram & Gazette) "Ollie" Manninen, who saved presidential candidate Bob Dole's life in 1945, finished 24th and 3rd American in the 1948 London Olympics.
News From: Monday, July 26, 2021
	Olympics 2020 (Men)
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		Tokyo Olympics: Kenya's marathon great Kipchoge 'excited' to run in Sapporo (The Times of India) Eliud Kipchoge is focused on winning his second Olympic medal in the marathon.
News From: Thursday, July 22, 2021
	Olympics 2020 (Men)
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		Tokyo Olympics: Is Northern Ireland's marathon success by accident or design? (BBC Sport) There has been a rush of Northern Island's marathon qualifiers for the Tokyo Olympics and the reasons why.
		Team GB Marathon Runner Chris Thompson Will Always Be "Welling Up" About Tokyo 2020 Olympic Qualification (Eurosport) This is the inspiring story of Chris Thompson's journey to the Tokyo Olympics.
News From: Wednesday, July 21, 2021
	Olympics 2020 (Men)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Galen Rupp Drawing From Lessons Learned in Chicago Marathon Win in Tokyo (NBC 5 Chicago) Galen Rupp will be using lessons learned in the Chicago Marathon to the Tokyo Olympics.
News From: Tuesday, July 20, 2021
	Olympics 2020 (Men)
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		Temperature in northern Japan city of Sapporo soars to 35 C ahead of Olympic marathon (The Manichi) Sapporo is experiencing 35C/95F heat which is expected to continue on August 7 and 8 when marathon races will be held in the city.
News From: Sunday, July 18, 2021
	Olympics 2020 (Men)
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		Marathon to provide free insurance for Jamaica's Tokyo Olympic medalists (Sports Max) Jamaican athletes who medal at the Tokyo Games will get one year free insurance as an added bonus.
News From: Friday, July 16, 2021
	Olympics 2020 (Men)
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		You Might Recognize These Olympic Runners From the Chicago Marathon (NBC Chicago) Several Tokyo Olympic marathon runners are past Chicago Marathon champions: Galen Rupp, 2017; Brigid Kosgei, 2019; Lawrence Cherono, 2019 and more.
News From: Wednesday, July 14, 2021
	Olympics 2020 (Men)
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		'I'll no longer believe I'm a bad person' - Irish marathon runner Scullion explains Olympic U-turn in powerful statement (The 42) Like his retirement, Irish marathon runner Stephen Scullion did an about-face on his decision not to represent Ireland at the Olympics.
News From: Tuesday, July 13, 2021
	Olympics 2020 (Men)
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		Lessons in Olympic spirit from 'Japan's' Korean gold medallist live on (WHBL) Lessons from Korean Sohn Kee-chung who won the marathon gold for Japan at the Berlin Olympics in 1936.
News From: Monday, July 12, 2021
	Olympics 2020 (Men)
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		Simple, natural, no fuss: The Food that fuels Olympic marathon champions (BBC News) Here are the foods eaten by the current marathon champion holders, Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge and Brigid Kosgei, during training.
News From: Saturday, July 10, 2021
	Olympics 2020 (Men)
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		Irish marathon runner Scullion withdraws from Olympics to focus on mental health (The 42) Stephen Scullion announced his withdrawal from the Olympics due to mental health issues.
News From: Friday, July 9, 2021
	Olympics 2020 (Men)
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		Kenya's Kipchoge hungry for Olympic gold and greatness (Reuters) Eliud Kiphoge talked about the significance of a win in the Olympics.
News From: Thursday, July 8, 2021
	Olympics 2020 (Men)
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		Olympics to ban spectators as Tokyo declares COVID-19 emergency - report (Reuters) Organisers are set to ban all spectators from the Tokyo Olympic Games, as Japan declared a coronavirus state of emergency for Tokyo.
News From: Tuesday, July 6, 2021
	Olympics 2020 (Men)
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		Fans urged to stay away from Olympic marathon over virus fears (The Times of India) Olympic fans are discouraged to congregate along the routes over growing concern of virus rebound in Japan.
		Ex-New York marathon champion to compete in Hengelo ahead of Tokyo Olympics (Xinhuanet) Former New York marathon champion Geoffrey Kamworor trains in Netherlands in preparation for the Tokyo Olympics.
News From: Monday, July 5, 2021
	Olympics 2020 (Men)
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		'I don't look at myself as an old man... I want to win the gold!': Team USA's Abdi Abdirahman (Mail Online) Abdi Abdirahman talked about his age, Somalian roots and training.
News From: Thursday, July 1, 2021
	Olympics 2020 (Men)
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		Kenenisa Bekele left off Ethiopia Olympic team again (NBC Sports) Despite having run the second-fastest marathon in history, Kenenisa Bekele is not included in Ethiopia's Olympic team.
News From: Wednesday, June 30, 2021
	Olympics 2020 (Men)
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		At 44, U.S. marathoner Abdi Abdirahman is racing Father Time - and winning (USA Today) Abdi Abdirahman at 44 is the oldest U.S. runner to make it to an Olympic team.