Track and field

Kenya mourns as marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum is given a state funeral

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Kenya mourns as marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum is given a state funeral

NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya’s world marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum was given a state funeral Friday following his death in car crash earlier this month, as many Kenyans urged the government to do more to protect the country’s famous athletes. Hundreds of dignitaries — from Kenyan President William Ruto to Sebastian Coe, head of World … Read more

‘The Boys in the Boat’ gives the Hollywood treatment to rowing during an Olympic year

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‘The Boys in the Boat’ gives the Hollywood treatment to rowing during an Olympic year

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The journey from nowhere to an Olympic gold medal is a tale as old as time. Just as well-worn, but far less explored, are the stories about great athletes who realize they can’t make it anywhere unless they have a way to bankroll the trip. “The Boys in the Boat” is … Read more