St. Louis to host 2028 Olympic marathon trials
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A Connecticut native stunned the field in his first-ever marathon, smashing a long-standing course record and securing a spot in the 2028 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials.Ryan Smith, from Westport, crossed the finish line first at the Vermont City Marathon in Burlington on May 24,
ST. LOUIS — The 1904 Olympic Marathon in St. Louis is widely considered one of the most unusual and controversial races in Olympic history. Over the years, a dramatic claim has circulated: that half the runners died because of the extreme conditions.
Jeff Galloway, a member of the 1972 U.S. Olympic team who for decades inspired elite athletes and countless everyday runners by promoting a run-walk-run strategy, whether in a marathon or just a neighborhood jog, died Wednesday at age 80. Galloway had a ...
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