The periodic domination of middle and long distance running by different regions of the world is not a new phenomenon. Researchers are yet to confirm a genetic or physiological advantage in being a ...

Lucy, our 3.2 million-year-old ancestor of the species Australopithecus afarensis, may not have won gold in the Olympics – ...

An attempt to beat the world record for the fastest person to run the length of Africa is in jeopardy ... including being robbed at gunpoint. Ultra-runner Mr Boyd has now launched a petition ...

Thousands of South African long-distance runners and runners from ... there are numerous runners who run the ultra-marathon to raise money for local charities and causes. Local non-profit ...

The killing of Ugandan Olympian and long-distance runner ... much of her running career she was also a member of the Ugandan army, achieving the rank of corporal. Athletes in East Africa often ...

on a charity run that took him through 16 countries. The British runner started his journey in South Africa's Cape Agulhas and has raised more than £570,000 for charity. This video has been ...