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Olympics
Just how fast is the marathon world record pace?
The current marathon world records are held by Eliud Kipchoge (2:01:39) and Brigid Kosgei (2:14:04) for many these are just numbers on a page that might sound somewhat impressive. We are going to break down just how insanely quickly these athletes run and give you challenges to see if you can match them!
Mexico City 1968 Olympics: black power salute.
The year is 1968 and Mexico City is due to host the Summer Olympic Games. The USA is beginning to build one of the most dominant track and field squads in Olympic History. We explore some sporting and political facts in this blog. Click to read more.
Cheating in Sport: the biggest ethical violation in sports history
At the elite level many only compete in sport to win, it’s not about the taking part that counts it’s playing to win. In this series we explore where the will to win was so strong in some it took them beyond what was legal, with today's focus being on the biggest ethical violation in sports history.