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Boston Globe
9 hours ago
- General
- Boston Globe
Boston 10K pro field to feature Boston Marathon champion Sharon Lokedi, American Olympians
'Winning the Boston Marathon is a highlight of my career so far,' said Lokedi in a release. 'I'm excited to return to Boston to race the 10K and relive the same feeling from the marathon.' Lokedi will be joined in the women's pro field by another Boston Marathon champion, Edna Kiplagat, as well as a pair of American Olympic marathoners, Providence College alum Emily Sisson and 2024 US Olympic Marathon Trials winner Fiona O'Keeffe. Advertisement American Olympians Emily Sisson (left) and Fiona O'Keeffe (center) will race the Boston 10K this month. Mike Ehrmann/Getty The stacked women's field also features 2024 New York City Marathon champion Sheila Chepkirui (who boasts the fastest personal best in the field at 29:46), as well as The women's wheelchair field will be led by four-time Boston Marathon and five-time Boston 10K champion Tatyanna McFadden. Two-time Boston Marathon champion Daniel Romanchuk will headline the men's wheelchair race. The men's professional field is loaded with depth, with Tanzania's Gabriel Geay — event winner in 2018 and 2023, as well as Boston Marathon runner-up in 2023 — among the biggest names on the start list. Joe Klecker, an Olympian over 10,000 meters in 2021, will lead the American charge. Kenya's Dennis Kitiyo has the fastest personal best in the field at 27:01. Advertisement 'The Boston 10K annually brings together some of the fastest and most competitive athletes from around the globe,' said Mary Kate Shea, the BAA's senior director of professional athletes. 'The Boston running community can expect fast times and thrilling races at this year's 10K across all divisions.' Around 10,000 athletes are expected to race on June 22, with the course winding through Cambridge and the Back Bay. The route begins on Charles Street and crosses the Longfellow Bridge for an out-and-back and Memorial Drive before crossing back over the Harvard Bridge on Massachusetts Avenue. Runners will then loop through Kenmore Square, make the right on Hereford and left onto Boylston, finishing between the Boston Common and Public Garden. Amin Touri can be reached at
STV News
a day ago
- Climate
- STV News
City centre road closed after sinkhole discovered
A busy road in Glasgow city centre has been closed after a sinkhole was discovered. Workers are carrying out an emergency sewer repair on St Vincent Street raised the alarm when they noticed a void had appeared in the eastbound carriageway outside the Scottish Power building. To allow this essential work to be carried out safely, the publicly-owned utility has been closed to all eastbound traffic on St Vincent Street between Newton Street and Elmbank Street. The cause of the sinkhole is not yet known, with the affected sewer located around four metres below the surface. Scottish Water via Supplied The affected sewer is located around four metres below the surface. Scottish Water via Supplied Scottish Water is currently carrying out emergency repairs. A Scottish Water spokesperson said: 'We're working hard to investigate and fix this issue as quickly and safely as possible to help minimise disruption. 'We are also aware of upcoming events in the area, including the Lloyd's Tour of Britain Women cycle race this Sunday and the Men's 10K next weekend. We're in discussions with the organisers but both events are still expected to go ahead. 'We appreciate everyone's patience and understanding while we carry out this essential repair.' All businesses in the area are open as usual. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
CBS News
26-05-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Over 50,000 Coloradans and others run the 45th annual Bolder Boulder 10k race
The 45th annual Bolder Boulder, one of the most popular 10k races in the world, starts on Monday The 45th annual Bolder Boulder, one of the most popular 10k races in the world, starts on Monday The 45th annual Bolder Boulder, one of the most popular 10k races in the world, starts on Monday More than 50,000 people took to the streets of Boulder on Monday for the 45th annual Bolder Boulder 10K, a Memorial Day tradition in Colorado that's grown into one of the largest road races in the country. Runners and walkers of all levels participated in the race, which began at 30th and Walnut streets and ended at the University of Colorado's Folsom Field. The race began in 1979 with about 2,700 participants. Since then, it's earned national recognition — Runner's World once called it "America's All-Time Best 10K." But the event is about more than just fitness. Held each year on Memorial Day, the race honors the men and women who died serving in the U.S. military. Monday's race began with the wheelchair division at 6:45 a.m. Spectators lined the course to cheer on friends, family, and thousands of others running, jogging or walking in the name of remembrance, community,y and athletic achievement. For more information about the Bolder Boulder, click here.
BBC News
26-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Run For All Hull 10K 2025 - road closures, route and start time
The annual Jane Tomlinson Run for All 10K race takes to the streets of Hull on 8 is a new route this year because of roadworks on the A63, meaning the race has been moved from its usual route around the city will now take place in east Hull, starting and ending at Hull Kingston Rovers' Craven Park stadium and following a route through East race starts at 09:30 BST. A number of roads will be closed and parking restrictions in force. Thousands of runners are expected to take part in the event. It is named after Ms Tomlinson, who raised almost £2m for charity by taking part in endurance events around the world before her death from cancer in deadline for entries is midnight on 5 June, unless all places are Park will host an "Event Village", with food and drink stallsThe car park at Craven Park will be shut to vehicles throughout the event. Hull City Council said the following roads would be shut on the Sunday morning (8 June) from 08:30 BST to midday:Holderness Road, from Ings Road to Summergangs Road Holderness Road, from Ings Road to B1237 Saltshouse Road (westbound only) Marfleet Lane, from Preston Road to Maybury Road Maybury Road, from Marfleet Lane to Holderness Road Poorhouse Lane, from Preston RoadPreston Road, from Exeter Grove to Annandale Road In addition, there will be no parking or waiting allowed on Maybury Road from 18:00 on 7 June until 12:00 on 8 to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
USA Today
25-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Winner's Bag: Ben Griffin's golf equipment at 2025 Charles Schwab Challenge
Winner's Bag: Ben Griffin's golf equipment at 2025 Charles Schwab Challenge A complete list of the gear Ben Griffin had in his bag at Colonial Country Club for his first solo PGA Tour win. A complete list of the golf equipment Ben Griffin used to win the PGA Tour's 2025 Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas: DRIVER: Ping G430 Max 10K (9 degrees), with UST Mamiya LINQ White PC TX shaft FAIRWAY WOOD: TaylorMade Qi35 (15 degrees), with UST Mamiya Lin-Q Proto V1 8 TX shaft IRONS: Mizuno JPX 923 Tour (3),Mizuno Pro S3 (4-PW), with True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 shafts WEDGES: Mizuno Pro T1 (50, 56 degrees), TaylorMade MG4 (60 degrees), with True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 shaft PUTTER: Scotty Cameron Concept 2 Tour Rat Prototype BALL: Maxfli Tour X GRIPS: Golf Pride MCC (full swing)/ SuperStroke Zenergy 1.0PT (putter)
