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Medal ceremonies outside of the stadium
21.10.2011 World During a presentation of plans by the organisers of Helsinki 2012 European Championships it was revealed they are planning a new concept of victory ceremonies.
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Russian Winter’s first surprises
21.10.2011 The Russian Winter meeting will be held on 5 February in Moscow, and its program will include the men’s 5000m RW and the women’s 3000m RW events.
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’Our best will be in Helsinki at 2012 European Athletics Championships,’ say unanimous national federations
21.10.2011 World The continent’s best athletes will compete at the 2012 European Athletics Championships following a renewed and unanimous commitment from all 50 of European Athletics’ Member Federations.
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2004 Olympic Games 20km walk champion Ivano Brugnetti retires
20.10.2011 World Italy’s Ivano Brugnetti, the 2004 Olympic Games 20km walk champion and the 1999 World Championships gold medallist over 50km, has announced his international retirement from the sport at age of 35.
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Belgian relay to Iceland
20.10.2011 World The Belgian successful 4x400m team is set to leave for a team-building event to Iceland. The team, which includes the Borlée twins, will conquer an ice mountain during a four day trip in which none of the members will have access to his phone, internet or other ways of communication.
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Uganda announce $5000 for Olympic Gold
19.10.2011 World Uganda have announced a $5000 cash reward for any gold medal won at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
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High calibre 5Km added to New York Marathon weekend
19.10.2011 World New York, USA - World 10,000m silver medallist Sally Kipyego and U.S. Olympians Deena Kastor and Dathan Ritzenhein will be among the headliners of the inaugural NYRR Dash to the Finish Line set for 5 November 2011.
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Emily Brichacek wins road race despite being hit by motorbike
19.10.2011 World DISTANCE runners are a tough breed - and that showed yesterday when Emily Brichacek won a road race after being knocked down by a photographer on a motorbike.
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Questions about 30km WR
19.10.2011 World Organizers of the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon confirmed that their women’s winner, Koren Yal of Ethiopia, would be paid a CAD 25,000 bonus for achieving a new course record, even though under present international rules she had only tied the record.
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Stars of Europe honoured during the Awards Night in Arona
16.10.2011 The best of European Athletics was honoured at a glittering ceremony to mark the European Athletics Awards Night presented by MONDO in Arona, Spain, on Saturday evening.
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