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Are There Lane Advantages in Olympic Track Races?

Elaine Thompson-Herah (third from left) on her way to a gold medal in the women's 100-meter dash at Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Are There Lane Advantages in Olympic Track Races?

Erriyon Knighton—Who Has Broken Two of Usain Bolt's Records—Will Be America's Youngest Male Track Olympian Since 1964

Erriyon Knighton, center, after winning his heat at the Olympic trials on June 26, 2021.

Erriyon Knighton—Who Has Broken Two of Usain Bolt's Records—Will Be America's Youngest Male Track Olympian Since 1964

10 of the Most Popular Running Shoes On Amazon

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10 of the Most Popular Running Shoes On Amazon

Running Just Once a Week Is Linked to a 27 Percent Drop in Risk of Early Death

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Running Just Once a Week Is Linked to a 27 Percent Drop in Risk of Early Death

103-Year-Old Julia 'Hurricane' Hawkins Just Set a New World Record for the 50-Meter Dash

Julia “Hurricane” Hawkins participates in the 2019 Senior Games,

The Reason Sneakers Have an Extra Set of Holes

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11 Fast Facts About the New York City Marathon

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This Bronx-Based Running Club Doubles as a Local History Class

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Low Body Weight May Be Risky for Female Runners’ Bones

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Celebrate Global Running Day by Exploring America's Most Popular Running Routes

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Do Compression Tights Really Improve Running Performance?

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