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Runner’s World talks to Mara Yamauchi
Thank you to Runner’s World UK – take a look in the current edition for their interview with Mara Yamauchi. Read more…
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Filbert Bayi, the athletics legend – is here!
Today we welcome legendary runner, Filbert Bayi as we celebrate publication of his autobiography ‘Catch Me If You Can: Revolutionizing My Sport, Breaking World Records and Creating a Legacy for Tanzania’. Filbert Bayi’s blistering pace energised running in the 1970s, leading to his becoming the first Black man to hold the mile and 1500m world records. He earned the first Olympic medal ever for Tanzania. But who is the man behind that run and behind ongoing efforts to improve his country? Filbert with Mara Yamouchi in Birmingham, celebrating publication Welcome Filbert! Q. Read more…
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Commonwealth Games press conference – Filbert Bayi
‘Athletics Legend’ Filbert Bayi was in the line-up at yesterday’s Commonwealth Games press conference. Photo courtesy of Athletics Weekly Filbert said in the accompanying press release, “I am excited to be back at the Commonwealth Games and looking forward to seeing some amazing athletes over the coming days. As I have been reflecting on my own career in my new book Catch Me If You Can, the 1,500m at the Commonwealth Games in Christchurch in 1974 stands out as a truly special moment. Read more…
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Mara Yamauchi on Dan Wootton Tonight
Mara was on GB News last night chatting to Dan Wooton. Read more…
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Best Summer Reads for Runners – ‘Born to Coach’ makes the list
We are delighted to see Born to Coach by Paul C. Clerici hitting the best summer reads list in the Staten Island Advance. He features in the piece: Staten Island on the Run: Runners will love these 8 summer reading suggestions for COVID-19′s challenging times We of course already knew that Born to Coach is one of the best #running reads out there this summer, but it’s always great to get wider confirmation. Thank you Staten Island Advance and Jeff Benjamin. Read more…