Is it the athlete or the shoe?

Record-busting shoes loom large in marathon debate IMAGE: Brigid Kosgei of Kenya breaks the world record to win the 2019 Chicago Marathon on October 12, 2019. Photograph: Quinn Harris/Getty......

This runner won despite stopping to return a rival's water bottle

'I had to put back something which was not mine' 'I was afraid, because you know, if you miss water it can affect you' IMAGE: Edna Kiplagat of Kenya crosses the finish line to win the women's......

Ethiopians sweep Boston Marathon

IMAGE:Women's winner Atsede Baysa of Ethiopa and men's winner Lemi Berhanu Hayle of Ethiopia pose at the finish line after winning the 120th Boston Marathon. Photograph: Mike Lawrie/Getty Images.......

Will Rio Olympics lift troubled sports world?

IMAGE: From left, Ben Saxton & Nicola Groves (Nacra 17) Nick Dempsey (RS: Charlotte Dobson & Sophie Ainsworth (49erFX) of Team GB pose. Photograph: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images. American......

Africans rule but 'Strong Boston' echoes two years after bombing

‘That’s how you have to run here. You have to be gritty and aggressive’ Lelisa Desisa of Ethiopa speaks to the media after winning the 119th Boston Marathon. Photograph: Jim......