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Cooper Lutkenhaus Is America's next great hope for Olympic gold

At 17, Cooper Lutkenhaus became the youngest man to win world championship gold; Now 18, the Texas phenom is chasing Olympic glory for the US in the 800 meters, 56 years after its last gold in the event, as a teenage pro.

Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York | 08.24.26

A Lightning humanoid robot by Honor crosses the finish line of the second Beijing E-Town Half Marathon and Humanoid Robot Half Marathon in Beijing

Chinese humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt’s 100-meter world record time

Honor’s ‘Lightning’ clocked 9.32 seconds in a Beijing test, state media reported, after engineers lengthened its legs ahead of the World Humanoid Robot Games

Reuters | 08.22.26

How many steps a day do you really need to stay healthy?

As step-counting apps turn daily walking into a social competition, here is how many steps you really need, whether walking or running is better, and how age and tracking affect health and motivation

Eitan Gefen | 05.20.26

She ran 250 miles in an ultramarathon, slept 19 minutes and beat every man on the course

After nearly two and a half days of nonstop running, Rachel Entrekin shattered the course record in one of the world’s toughest ultramarathons, beat every man in the field and showed how mental endurance can erase gender boundaries

Zeev Avrahami | 05.13.26

Jerusalem’s 15th International Winner Marathon

Jerusalem celebrates resilience with 15th International Jerusalem Winner Marathon

Tens of thousands of participants run past the capital’s landmark sites in heavy heat and under a tense security backdrop, as organizers cast the event as a display of unity, endurance and a return to routine

ynet Global | 04.17.26

Tel Aviv Marathon to shut down city streets Friday

Tens of thousands set to race across multiple distances as police deploy 1,000 officers and close major roads from 4 a.m. until early afternoon

Sivan Hilaie, Maya Cohen | 02.26.26

24 hours, one endless loop: Spartanion pushes runners beyond every limit

On January 1, over 100 athletes will take on the Spartanion in Tel Aviv’s Yarkon Park; 24 hours of nonstop running around a looped track, where a grandmother, a wounded veteran and a barefoot runner push the limits of human endurance

Meshi Ayad | 12.26.25

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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