Marathon/Running News: 5/28/24 - 6/4/24

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Abu Dhabi Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, June 4, 2024
		Training/ Health
		Former Milano Marathon champion provisionally suspended by AIU for whereabout failures (Pulse Sports) Reuben Kipyego, 2019 Abu Dhabi Marathon champion, is suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit.
Amsterdam Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, June 4, 2024
		Training/ Health
		Alarm as ADAK suspends highest number of Kenyan athletes since January last year (Pulse Sports) The Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya banned this year 33 Kenyan athletes, 26 of them runners, including Joshua Belet, the 2023 Amsterdam Marathon champion.
Bear Paw Marathon
	News From: Monday, June 3, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Bear Paw Marathon draws runners from far and wide. (Hi-Line Today) Gilbert Johnson won the 2024 Bear Paw Marathon on Saturday, June 1.
Boston Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, June 4, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Boston Marathon qualifying standards to remain the same for 2025 and 2026 (Canadian Running) The Boston Athletic Association announced that there will be no changes in the qualifying times for 2024 and 2025.
		Registration dates for the 129th Boston Marathon announced (WMTW 8 abc) Registration for the 2025 Boston Marathon will take place over five days, from September 913.
	News From: Thursday, May 30, 2024
		Human Interest Story
		Then & Now: Chasing the Phantom Finn at the Boston Marathon (sudbury.com) A look at the running career of Taavi "Dave" Komonen who won the 1934 Boston Marathon.
Buffalo Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, May 28, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Best Race Signs From The 2024 Buffalo Marathon (Country 106.5 WYRK) The best signs along the route of the 2024 Buffalo Marathon on Sunday, May 26.
Calgary Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, May 28, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Calgary Marathon becomes first marathon to have an on-course beer station (Canadian Running) The 2024 Calgary Marathon becomes the first marathon to serve non-alcoholic beer at on-course beer stations.
Cork City Marathon
	News From: Monday, June 3, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		PICS: Thousands line the streets for Cork City Marathon 2024 with full results (EVOKE) A gallery of photos taken during the 2024 Cork City Marathon on Sunday, June 2.
	News From: Sunday, June 2, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Cork City Marathon winner returns to Leeside on his honeymoon to claim back-to-back titles (The irish Times) Pawel Kosek, the defending champion, won the 2024 Cory City Marathon in 2:23:54 while Aoife Cooke won the women's race.
	News From: Thursday, May 30, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		All you need to know for Cork City Marathon 2024: Road closures, routes, public transport and more (CorkBeo) A short but complete guide for runners and spectators at the 2024 Cork City Marathon on Sunday, June 2.
	News From: Tuesday, May 28, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Final Preparations for the 2024 Cork City Marathon (C103) Final preparations are under way for the 2024 Cork City Marathon this Sunday, June 2.
Deadwood-Mickelson Trail Marathon
	News From: Monday, June 3, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Over 2000 runners take on the Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon (NewsCenter1) A gallery of photos taken during the 2024 Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon on Sunday, June 2.
Edinburgh Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, May 29, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Scottish runner smashes world record for running marathon in Highland dress (Scottish Field) Stephen Molloy broke the record of running a marathon in a full Highland dress at the 2024 Edinburgh Marathon in 3:17:48.
Fargo Marathon
	News From: Saturday, June 1, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Warren woman wins Fargo Marathon; West Fargo man takes 3rd (KVRR) Digger Lauter won the 2024 Fargo Marathon in 2:25:32 while Amy Will won the women's race in 2:57:18.
Geneva Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, May 28, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Former Geneva marathon champion slapped with 7-year doping-ban for repeat offense (Pulse Sports) 2019 Geneva Marathon women's race winner, Josephine Chepkoech, was slapped with a seven-year ban after she violated the anti-doping rules for the second time.
Grandma's Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, May 29, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Endurance sport pioneer to run Grandma's Marathon (WDIO abc) Chris Nikic, the first person with Down Syndrome to race the six major marathons across the world, will be at the starting line of the 2024 Grandma's Marathon on June 22.
Mangalore Marathon
	News From: Thursday, May 30, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Niveus Mangalore Marathon 2024 To Be Officially Launched on June 1st (Mangalorean) The 2024 Mangalore Marathon will be held on November 10.
		Third edition of Mangalore Marathon on November 10 (TheHindu.com) The 2024 Mangalore Marathon is set on November 10, with more than 5,000 participants in all distances.
North Olympic Discovery Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, May 29, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		NODM weekend sets 5k, 10k, marathon and half-marathon races (Sequim Gazette) The North Olympic Discovery Marathon will be held this Sunday, June2.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Sunday, June 2, 2024
		Training/ Health
		Ignore these myths about your knees (Canadian Running) Running does not wreck knees, in fact, it strengthens them if properly used.
	News From: Thursday, May 30, 2024
		Human Interest Story
		Allyson Felix over the moon as she receives $20 million donation for her advocacy work (Pulse Sports) Retired decorated American athlete Allyson Felix received a $20 million donation from Melinda French Gates for her advocacy on Black maternal healthcare and pay equity.
		Training/ Health
		Daniel Mateiko: A mix of Eliud Kipchoge & Kelvin Kiptum? (Pulse Sports) Daniel Mateiko, who runs 10,000m races and poised to move to longer distances, is being described as a cross between Eliud Kipchoge and Kelvin Kiptum.
Olympics 2024 (Men)
	News From: Monday, June 3, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Australia name five-member team for marathon events at Paris 2024 Olympics (Olympics News) Five athletes - Sinead Diver, Genevieve Gregson, Jessica Stenson, Brett Robinson and Patrick Tiernan - were named to represent Australia in marathon at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
	News From: Thursday, May 30, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		World Athletics President Seb Coe's riot act to conniving drug cheats at upcoming Paris Olympic games (Pulse Sports) World Athletics President Seb Coe warns cheating athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics that the recent advances in technology make it easy to spot them.
	News From: Wednesday, May 29, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Catherine Ndereba shares key message with Olympic debutants (Pulse Sports) Legendary marathoner Catherine Ndereba, a four-time Boston Marathon winner who once held the women's marathon record from Chicago Marathon, emphasized team work for Kenya's athletes at the Paris Olympics.
Olympics 2024 (Women)
	News From: Monday, June 3, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		After a Dominating Marathon Debut at the Olympic Trials, Fiona O'Keeffe is Ready to Take on the World in Paris (Team USA News) A profile of Fiona O'Keeffe, the top woman marathon qualifier at the USA Olympic Team Trials
	News From: Thursday, May 30, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Olympic marathon selection saga over for Weightman (BegaDistrictNews.com.au) Lisa Weightman decided not to appeal her non-selection to the Australian women's marathon team at Paris Olympics.
		John Steffensen rips claims of 'sinister' Athletics Australia play amid marathon selection mess (nine.com.au) Former Australian sprinter John Steffensen who had past skirmishes with Athletics Australia comes to its defense on the controversial selection of the Australian women's marathon team for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Rock 'n' Roll Marathon
	News From: Sunday, June 2, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		PHOTOS: Thousands of runners take over San Diego streets for Rock 'n' Roll Marathon (Fox 5 KUSI News) A gallery of photos taken during the 2024 Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon on Sunday, June 2.