Olympians including Dutch marathon runner Abdi Nageeye are using a new tool they hope will boost their medal chances this summer: tiny monitors that attach to the skin to track blood glucose levels. Continuous glucose monitors or CGMs, were developed for use by diabetes patients but their makers, led by Abbott and Dexcom, also spy opportunities in sports and wellness. …
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Five-time Olympic gold medalist Elaine Thompson-Herah appeared to suffer an Achilles injury during the USATF New York City Grand Prix on Sunday, which comes less than 50 days out from the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Thompson-Herah, 31, was competing in the 100-meter race at Icahn Stadium when she began to lose her early lead. Elaine Thompson-Herah after the women’s …
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The top vacation destinations in Europe for those looking to exercise while on holiday were announced —and some spots are surprising. Global Running Day is June 5, 2024 — and Hoka, the running shoe brand known for comfort and support, enlisted researchers to discover which European vacation spots would be the best choice for avid runners to hit this summer. …
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Veronica Garcia, a transgender high school runner in Washington, competed in the girls 400-meter dash Saturday. Garcia won the event and became the Washington girls 400-meter dash state champion. Garcia ran the race in 55.75 seconds, which was one second better than the second-place finisher’s time of 56.75, according to the Pacific Northwest Track and Field Officials’ track scoreboard. CLICK …
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With the oldest population in the European Union, where one in four are aged over 65, it’s little surprise that Italy is home to the world’s fastest 90-year-old woman sprinter. Emma Maria Mazzenga claimed another world record in the 90 and over age group this month when she ran the 200 meters outdoors in 51.47 seconds. Born on Aug. 1, …
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Helen Ryvar goes through the same routine every night. She checks the weather forecast, lays out her running clothes, puts her running shoes by the front door, charges her cell phone and flashlight, and sets the alarm for 4 a.m. By 4.15 a.m., she’s out the door — rain or shine. 18 MARATHON TRAINING ESSENTIALS TO KEEP YOU RUNNING “I’m …
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Like most of her days, Malindi Elmore was busy on Wednesday. A mother of two usually is, especially when kids begin extracurricular activities after school. “Got a busy day of martial arts and a couple of baseball practices later to attend, so that’s the highlight of my day,” Elmore said, laughing, while speaking to Fox News Digital. But Elmore’s busy …
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A California man has been stripped of his first-place finish at a marathon over the weekend after accepting water from his father during the race. Esteban Prado, 24, finished the Orange County Marathon in 2:24:54, but was later disqualified for violating race rules when it was revealed that his father rode along the 26.2-mile course on a bicycle and gave …
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Transgender college runner Sadie Schreiner won three women’s events at the Liberty League championship meet (Division III) on Saturday. Schreiner of the Rochester Institute of Technology won the 400 meters with a time of 55.07 and the 200 meters at 24.14. Both times would have been last in the men’s races at the meet, but they were school records in …
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A social media influencer received a load of backlash after posting herself crossing the finish line of the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon on Sunday despite not signing up for the race. Alexa Curtis, 26, posted an apology on X, where she said the post was “meant to be inspirational.” “I did not realize I would offend so many people,” she …
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