Latest in Tag: marathon Highlight
Latest in Tag: marathon
Runners “race through history” at Egypt’s Pyramids Half Marathon
Just like the event’s slogan “Race Through History,” participants enjoyed the opportunity to run through the historical wonders that were built more than 4,000 years ago.
Pyramids Half Marathon to return on 10 December
Inaugurated in 2019 with the attendance of Ashraf Sobhy, the Minister of Youth and Sports; Khaled El-Enany, the former Minister of Antiquities and Tourism; and Rania Al-Mashat, the Minister of International Cooperation, Pyramids Half Marathon has proven to be a major local and international participation sports event, bringing in thousands of participants and regularly welcoming runners from over 80 nationalities.
Madinaty Half Marathon 2nd edition to launch on 13 May
Talaat Moustafa Group in cooperation with the Tri Factory Company, is preparing to launch the second edition of the Madinaty Half Marathon, following the great success of the competition in its first edition last year. The Half Marathon this year is distinguished by the introduction of the 3-km race, which is suitable for different age …
National Reading Programme to organise marathon on sidelines of Cairo Book Fair
About 2,000 Egyptian youths will participate in marathon
Talaat Moustafa Group to hold marathon in Madinaty on Friday
Necessary steps in place to ensure health and safety of all participants
Egypt’s only design marathon makes a return
CDRII attempts to find out how design, craft, and industry will look like with increasing proliferation of future digital technologies
Ismailia hosts 5th Zayed Charity Marathon with 15,000 young runners 28 December
Event will include 25 cars, 10 mobile clinics, while sports minister supervises final preparations
Runners defy harsh weather at Earth’s northernmost marathon
Over 60 athletes from over 20 nations, all vying for glory, took part in the 2018 edition of the annual North Pole Marathon which took place at Camp Barneo on Tuesday. The marathon, known as the “world’s coolest marathon,” took place at Camp Barneo, which is dubbed the North Pole Camp, and is located 49 …
Breaking2: What’s the attempt at a sub 2 hour marathon all about?
It’s been dismissed by some as a marketing stunt for a sportswear company while others think breaking the two hour mark for a marathon is worthwhile whatever the circumstances. But what does Breaking2 actually mean?A sub two hour marathon is considered to be one of the last great barriers of athletics. But even if one …
Leah Thorvilson’s virtual journey from marathon runner to pro cyclist
Leah Thorvilson was a marathon winner two years ago until her injury forced her to pack it in. Back home, she jumped on an exercise bike, then she won an online competition. Now her next pro sports career beckons.There are a few things about Leah Thorvilson’s story which are a bit out of the ordinary. …
British embassy celebrates Aswan marathon
On 28 February, British ambassador to Egypt John Casson hosted the Aswan Marathon, where Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub—who was one of the runners of the Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation Marathon held on 24 February—was the guest of honour at the reception celebrating the marathon. Sir Magdi Yacoub was accompanied by leading figures from his foundation …
Palestinians protest Jerusalem marathon
Police arrested four of them and dispersed the rest “with ease,” she said, adding that the race had “continued as normal”.
Cairo, a city of runners
Cairo Runners organise Cairo’s first half marathon
Justice in Boston and Cairo
By Mina George Yassa Watching the manhunt for the Boston Marathon bombers unfold live on TV, I cannot help but feel a certain sense of awe at the precise and methodical nature of law enforcement in the United States. At times, even in between the conflicting reports and hearsay, there was certain senses of inevitability …
Cherish freedom
By: Philip Whitfield How do you feed your prejudice? Choosing what bits to read? Or who to hang out with? It’s an infectious disease. One minute you’re as tolerant as can be, the next you’re ranting about someone’s views. We are all united in a crisis, says Nancy Taylor, pastor of the Old South Church …
Boston and the Arab World: Where the Bombs Begin
By Jonathan Moremi When I saw the second plane fly into the World Trade Center on 11 September 2001 – there was shock on my face and horror. Not, because this happened to the US, but because I knew that this happened to humans. The single mother battling hard with her two children after her …
Two dead, 23 hurt in Boston Marathon blasts: police
Boston police confirmed the toll of dead and wounded on its Twitter feed.
Cairo Runners take to the streets
Cairo Runners gives appropriate advice and information for beginners as well as the appropriate supplies