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Israeli runner shatters limits with 5,500 km ultra race: ‘I broke the boundary of human ability’

Kobi Oren, 53, ran for 54 straight days, averaging 20 hours and two and a half marathons daily, covering 3,417 miles — the distance from Tel Aviv to Bangladesh; he is the only person to complete the feat, calling it 'hard to grasp'

Avinoam Porat | 12.02.25

אמה מריה מזנגה על המסלול

World's fastest 92-year-old: Scientists study Italian runner's anti-aging secrets

At 92, Italian sprinter Emma Maria Mazzenga still breaks world records and stuns scientists; tests show muscles like a 70-year-old’s, endurance like a 20-year-old’s and the fitness of someone in her 50s — making her a model of healthy aging

Ynet | 09.12.25

נבחרת השליחים, לפני ריצת הגמר

Israeli runner’s gesture at U20 championships sparks controversy in Spain

During preparations for 4x100 meter relay, Ido Peretz was seen making a 'throating-slitting' motion toward the camera; Spanish media linked the gesture to the war in Gaza, drawing criticism of local television commentator Ernest Ribars

Avinoam Porat‏ | 08.14.25

בלסינג אפריפה מנצח בגמר 200 מ' באליפות אירופה עד גיל 23

Israeli sprinter Blessing Afrifa defends European U23 title in 200 meters

Sprinter, 21, claims back-to-back golds at European U23 Championships in Norway, one year after his breakout win in Finland; Afrifa clocks 20.64 seconds, cementing his place among continent’s top young athletes

Ynet | 07.19.25

אנה הררי ומשפחתה

Running in his memory: War widow will run Jerusalem Marathon with her husband in her heart

Shmuel Harari immigrated from the US as a lone soldier and Anna arrived from France for national service and together they created a home in Israel; their last run together was through the streets of Jerusalem right before Shmuel went to his fourth round of reserve duty and never returned; 'We met because of the Land of Israel, and we parted because of it'

Gilad Cohen | 04.01.25

בדיקת רופא של אזור הברכיים

Stopped walking due to knee pain? You're only making it worse

Cartilage wear, or osteoarthritis, is a common age-related condition that limits mobility and quality of life; experts stress that while challenging, regular movement is essential for managing and improving joint health

Eitan Gefen | 01.10.25

זוג מבצע הליכה

Sad? Go for a run: This is how running will make you happier

Can running replace therapy? Running is more than fitness as it improves our self image, boosts positive hormones, and is even a substitute for meditation

Yogev Israeli | 12.10.24

כרואן חלבי

First Druze woman to win Israeli running championship sets sights high

Biomedical engineer Karwan Halabi, 29, trains 10 times a week, maintaining her status as Israeli champion; she began training on a treadmill as it was unusual to see a woman running alone in her village

Tzipora Roman | 07.03.24

בלסינג אפריפה

Israeli gold medalist sprinter gets drafted to IDF

Blessing Afrifa, who recently also took seventh place at 2022 European Championships in Munich, says he is hoping professional sporting experience will allow him to 'contribute in my own way'

Avinoam Porat | 08.30.22

בלסינג אפריפה

Israeli Afrifa stuns to win 200m at world juniors

After trailing favorite Letsile Tebogo for most of the race, a late surge sees Blessing Afrifa claim title by six-thousandths of a second in a dramatic photo finish

Reuters | 08.05.22

בלסינג אפריפה

Teenage runner faces hurdle to Israeli citizenship

Blessing Afrifa, 16, was born in Israel to parents from Guinea, and wants chance to race for his country at the Olympics, but cannot become a citizen until age of 18; 'I want to represent Israel and bring us all medals,' he says

Avinoam Porat | 02.12.20

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