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

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News From: Tuesday, June 4, 2024
	Abu Dhabi Marathon
		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
		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.
	Boston Marathon
		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.
	Toronto Waterfront Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon reveals medal for 2024 race (Canadian Running) The medal for the 2024 Toronto Waterfront Marathon that pays homage to Union Station was unveiled.
News From: Monday, June 3, 2024
	Bear Paw Marathon
		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.
	Cork City Marathon
		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.
	Deadwood-Mickelson Trail Marathon
		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.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		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.
	Olympics 2024 (Women)
		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
	Steamboat Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		26.2 miles to victory: The 43rd annual Steamboat Marathon runs through Routt County (Steamboat Pilot & Today) Calvin Lehn won the 2024 Steamboat Marathon in 2:38:42 while Ellyn Atkinson won the women's race in 3:15.12.
		Photos and results - 2024 Steamboat Marathon (Steamboat Pilot & Today) Calvin Lehn won the 2024 Steamboat Marathon in 2:38.42.
News From: Sunday, June 2, 2024
	Cork City Marathon
		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.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Ignore these myths about your knees (Canadian Running) Running does not wreck knees, in fact, it strengthens them if properly used.
	Rock 'n' Roll Marathon
		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.
News From: Saturday, June 1, 2024
	Fargo Marathon
		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.
	Utah Valley Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Participants run for charity during Utah Valley Marathon (The Daily Universe) The 2024 Utah Valley Marathon was successfully held on Saturday, June 1.
News From: Thursday, May 30, 2024
	Boston Marathon
		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.
	Cork City Marathon
		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.
	Mangalore Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		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.
		Niveus Mangalore Marathon 2024 To Be Officially Launched on June 1st (Mangalorean) The 2024 Mangalore Marathon will be held on November 10.
	Odds And Ends
		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.
		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.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		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.
	Olympics 2024 (Women)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		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.
		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.
	Safaricom Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Tusk's Lewa Safari Marathon Returns for its 25th Anniversary (Verge) The 2024 Lewa Safari Marathon will be held on June 29.
	Shakespeare Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Fund launched in memory of a young man who died during the Shakespeare Marathon (Lemington Observer) Thousands of pounds have been raised for Samuel Kettle who died on the course of the 2024 Shakespeare Marathon in April.
	Teton DAM Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Teton Dam Marathon to commence on Saturday (Scroll) The 2024 Teton Dam Marathon will be held on Saturday, June 1.
News From: Wednesday, May 29, 2024
	Edinburgh Marathon
		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.