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              Athletics

              The latest updates from track and field events, covering world championships, Olympic stars and rising talents

              Sabastian Sawe crosses the finish line to win the London Marathon in a world record time. EPA

              Sawe shatters elusive two-hour barrier to win London Marathon

              SportApril 26, 2026
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              Moroccan Olympic hero El Bakkali: 'My number one goal is to break world record'

              SportMarch 16, 2026
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              SportFebruary 13, 2026
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              UAEFebruary 11, 2026
              Former Team GB athlete Reece Prescod at the Enhanced Games training camp at the Erth Hotel in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

              British sprinter Prescod now 'open' to using performance drugs at Enhanced Games

              SportFebruary 05, 2026
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              Play02:00

              Coe on Israeli participation, Enhanced Games and his UAE role with Gems

              SportFebruary 04, 2026
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              Sprint legend Bolt on retirement, health of athletics and Man United's struggles

              SportJanuary 15, 2026
              UAE athlete Maryam Al Farsi during RunYas 2026. Victor Besa / The National
              Play01:08

              UAE sprinter Maryam Al Farsi can't wait to make country proud again at LA Games

              SportJanuary 12, 2026
              The T100 Triathlon World Tour now has a major stopover in the Gulf region. Photo: T100 Triathlon

              From Dubai to Doha: Middle East becomes new centre of professional triathlon

              SportDecember 16, 2025
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              Abu Dhabi Marathon 2025: Amanang’ole seals historic back-to-back titles

              SportDecember 13, 2025
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              Kate Waugh survives sleepless night and Qatar heat to become triathlon champion

              SportDecember 12, 2025
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              UK TV star Ollerton set for Qatar triathlon after acing Dubai debut

              SportDecember 12, 2025
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              What is Qatar T100 championship and why is Middle East important for triathlon?

              SportDecember 10, 2025
              Athletics legend Mo Farah won six world and four Olympic gold medals in his glittering career. Getty Images
              Play02:36

              Mo Farah on life in Doha and why Olympics will come to Middle East

              SportNovember 26, 2025
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              Olympic legend Mo Farah urges UAE residents to sign up for RunYAS

              SportNovember 20, 2025
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