Russian athlete Tatyana Tomashova deprived of a medal in her turn – Libération

Russian athlete Tatyana Tomashova deprived of a medal in her turn – Libération

London Olympics 2012dossier The Athletics Integrity Unit announced this Tuesday, November 19, the very late disqualification of the Russian athlete, accused of doping, from the Olympic 1,500 meters final in London in 2012. In twelve years, she is the fifth participant in this race to receive such a sanction. Lisa Dobriskey was right. In 2012, […]

Kenyan Ruth Chepngetich smashes the world record in Chicago – Libération

Kenyan Ruth Chepngetich smashes the world record in Chicago – Libération

By winning in 2:09:57, the athlete reduced the old record, which was held by the Ethiopian Tigist Assefa, by almost two minutes. An impressive margin. Kenyan Ruth Chepngetich beat the women’s marathon world record by almost two minutes this Sunday, October 13, by winning in Chicago in 2:09:57. The old record was held by the […]