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Marathon marvels who passed the test of time

The London Marathon would have taken place this Sunday, if the world had not changed. It is now scheduled for October. But the empty sporting calendar presents an opportunity for looking back at the 39-year history of Jewish involvement in the event.

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Marathon marvels who passed the test of time

Daniel Sacks Memorial Award 2019 winners announced

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Hats off to the latest Daniel Sacks Awards winners

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Young athletes at the top of their game

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Obituary: Irena Szewinska

Gold medallist whose 1976 Polish national record remains unbroken

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October 5, 2018 16:29

Brian Sacks bows out after 11 years as JC Athletics' correspondent

A chapter of my life ends today. Eleven-and-a-half years ago I approached Danny Caro with a suggestion of becoming the Jewish Chronicle’s athletics correspondent. I had never been the correspondent of anything before; my full-time career had revolved around computing and mathematics. But I knew something of the Jewish athletics scene because I occasionally trained at Copthall Stadium, Hendon (now Allianz Park).

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July 26, 2018 14:40

Brian Sacks bows out after 11 years as JC Athletics' correspondent

'British 10k course needs livening up,' says Goodman

Richard Goodman confronted temperatures nearing 30 degrees celsius on his return to racing after a five months’ injury lay-off.

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July 26, 2018 11:30

'British 10k course needs livening up,' says Goodman

Juniors reach finals of England Schools’ Championships

Gilad Nachshen and Lia Radus survived hard-fought preliminary rounds to reach the finals of their events at the England Schools’ Championships in Birmingham.

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July 23, 2018 11:30

Juniors reach finals of England Schools’ Championships

Nachshen breaks two minutes for 800m

Gilad Nachshen has become the first UK under-15 athlete this year to beat two minutes for 800m.

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June 21, 2018 11:52

Radus achieves new 800m personal best

Lia Radus took time out from her GCSE preparations to demolish her 800m personal best by more than three seconds.

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June 11, 2018 12:16

Davis leads East London University to BUCS victory

Eden Davis anchored the East London University 4x100m relay team to a fine victory at the British Universities Championships in Bedford. The squad recorded an impressive time of 41.00.

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May 10, 2018 10:24