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Joanna Wietrzyk completed Saturday’s Hyrox Beijing race covered in faeces, leaving more than 1,000 participants to compete on a contaminated track and shared equipment. Photo: Getty Images
Hyrox

Hyrox Beijing athlete apologises to China, competitors after soiling herself

Joanna Wietrzyk says she should have stepped off the track at Hyrox Beijing, announces her retroactive withdrawal from race, loss of points.

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Trail running and hiking

Chinese runner is first athlete to complete 330km Tor des Géants in under 66 hours

Hyrox

US private-equity firm close to buying controlling stake in fitness brand Hyrox

Marathons

Gobena shatters Sydney Marathon record, Jepchirchir takes women’s title

Addisu Gobena claims first World Marathon Major title, knocking almost 90 seconds off previous best time.

Ethiopia’s Addisu Gobena celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the 2026 Sydney Marathon. Photo: AFP
Ethiopia’s Addisu Gobena celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the 2026 Sydney Marathon. Photo: AFP
Hyrox

Hong Kong Hyrox tickets go on sale Thursday, and they could be gone in 30 minutes

Registration for public opens on Thursday, after two-day affiliate presale sees strong demand, with allocations selling out in minutes.

Trail running and hiking

Put on your running shoes: Asia’s top trail runs from Hong Kong to Mount Fuji

No longer just for elite athletes, trail running is booming in popularity among amateurs looking for something that is scenic and challenging.

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Trail running and hiking

AK-47s, landmines, typhoons: Hong Kong’s trail running king has dodged them all

Michael Maddess has been at the heart of the sport in Asia for decades, he has no plans to stop any time soon.

Michael Maddess is widely regarded as one of Asia’s most established trail race directors. Photo: Michael Maddess
Michael Maddess is widely regarded as one of Asia’s most established trail race directors. Photo: Michael Maddess
Wellness

50km ultra-marathon on ‘magical’ 5-day Easter Island holiday a race like no other

A five-day running and hiking tour of Rapa Nui left this writer in awe of the Pacific island’s landscape and spirituality, and slightly lost.

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Marathons

London Marathon to become 2-day event in 2027, open up places for 100,000 runners

A record 1.33 million athletes have applied to take part in next year’s events, which will take place on the weekend of April 24.

Hong Kong Marathon

Priority-entry registration for Hong Kong bridge half-marathon opens on Thursday

Early registration for city’s highest-level road race is for those who meet specific qualifying times; public ballot begins a week later.

The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Half Marathon, to be held on November 15, will be accompanied this year by a 10km race. Photo: Eugene Lee
Swimming

Japan bans photos at beach volleyball over voyeurism; China swimsuit mum could sue

Women’s safety behind Japanese decision while woman who suffered wardrobe malfunction in Shanghai wants dissemination of her photos stopped.

The Japan Volleyball Association announced a ban on all recording devices after an incident at the Nagoya Hekinan round of the Japan Beach Volleyball Tour last weekend. Photo: Handout
The Japan Volleyball Association announced a ban on all recording devices after an incident at the Nagoya Hekinan round of the Japan Beach Volleyball Tour last weekend. Photo: Handout
Hyrox

Hong Kong’s largest Hyrox event attracts fitness fanatics from over 60 countries

More than 19,500 competitors are expected to converge on AsiaWorld-Expo over the three days from Friday.

Oxfam Trailwalker

Oxfam Trailwalker to introduce 20km category to mark event’s 50th anniversary

While signature 100km race requires all team members to be at least 18 on race day, the new event allows those aged 14 or above to take part.

Marathons

Sawe Adidas shoes spike online, with resellers asking up to US$4,000 a pair

Trainers that retail for US$500 are going for astronomical sums, but some question whether they are actually worth it.

Sebastian Sawe became the first runner to break the two-hour barrier in a marathon. Photo: Xinhua
Marathons

Adidas gets lift from 2 sub-2-hour runs, 2 world records at London Marathon

Both men’s and women’s winners, Sabastian Sawe and Yomif Kejelcha, wore the German brand’s new lightweight shoe, as did the men’s runner-up.

Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa (left) and Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe with their Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 shoes after winning and setting world records at the London Marathon on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa (left) and Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe with their Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 shoes after winning and setting world records at the London Marathon on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
Marathons

London Marathon star Sawe says ‘nothing is impossible’ after sub-2-hour record

City’s race chief believes Sabastian Sawe achievement could be ‘greatest sporting moment’ of the 21st century.

Marathons

Sabastian Sawe makes history with first sub-two-hour marathon in London

Kenyan first man to complete marathon distance in less than two hours, while Tigst Assefa smashes her own women’s-only world record.

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Marathons

‘Natural instinct,’ says man who helped fellow runner finish Boston Marathon

Northern Irishman Aaron Beggs and Brazilian Robson De Olivera sprang into action when Ajay Haridasse collapsed about 300m from the end.

Boston Marathon runners Robson De Oliveira of Brazil (left) and Aaron Beggs of Northern Ireland (right) help Ajay Haridasse across the finish line on Monday. Photo: AP
Boston Marathon runners Robson De Oliveira of Brazil (left) and Aaron Beggs of Northern Ireland (right) help Ajay Haridasse across the finish line on Monday. Photo: AP
Marathons

More waves, moving aid stations; meet the scientist changing the Boston Marathon

With more than 32,000 runners expected to take part in Monday’s race, organisers have been getting creative in managing time and space.

Marathons

Hong Kong bridge half-marathon gets platinum status, now city’s top-ranked race

Global governing body World Athletics upgrades race on Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge for 2026 season.

World Rugby

Ex-Wales flanker Parks on ‘dark thoughts’ and going Pole to Pole with Will Smith

Forced to retire from rugby, the Welshman emerged from a period of introspection as an adventurer, polar explorer and guide to Hollywood’s A-list.

Already an established explorer, Richard Parks (left) worked alongside Hollywood superstar Will Smith in his Pole to Pole film. Photo: Nat Geo TV
Hong Kong Marathon

Law urges caution over Hong Kong Marathon route change, 2-day event proposal

Organisers considering moving finish line to Kai Tak Sports Park with recommendation expected this month.

Runners make their way through Sheung Wan after passing through the Western Harbour Crossing during the 2026 Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon. Photo: Karma Lo
Runners make their way through Sheung Wan after passing through the Western Harbour Crossing during the 2026 Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon. Photo: Karma Lo
Marathons

How Hong Kong helped this US sprinter meet fresh challenges, learn to run again

Claire Cormier Thielke moved to the city in 2019, made friends through running and has now even completed the 777 Marathon Challenge.

Trail running and hiking

Hong Kong 4 Trails Ultra Challenge finisher to ‘do something else with my life’

‘Completely dedicated’ Englishman Scott Pugh says everything came right on the day as he completes the race in less than 60 hours.

2026 Olympic Winter Games

Trump blasts US Olympic skier, calling him a ‘real loser’

US president’s attack on Hunter Hess came after the Olympian spoke out about the current situation in the United States.

American skier Hunter Hess. Photo: AFP
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