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Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir wins Sydney Marathon

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Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir wins Sydney Marathon

Jepchirchir dominated the women’s race, clocking 2:18:31 to finish nearly four minutes ahead of fellow Kenyan Irine Cheptai. Ethiopia’s Shure Demise Ware was third.

By Samuel Otieno 30 Aug 2026

British cyclist Finlay Tarling, 19, dies in Tour of Portugal crash

Global Affairs

British cyclist Finlay Tarling, 19, dies in Tour of Portugal crash

The accident forced organisers to suspend the stage with about 20 kilometres (12 miles) left to the finish. The podium ceremony was also cancelled as a mark of respect following the tragedy.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 15 Aug 2026

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