(NEXSTAR) – No, the Olympians competing in this year’s race walking events aren’t “cheating” — but it sure might look like it, if you’re unfamiliar with the official rules. Race walking was first ...

PARIS – The official start of the Olympic track and field competition began Thursday with the men’s and women’s 20km race walk. Stade de France is the home for track and field during the Paris ...

Michelle Rohl has previously competed in three Olympics. A 58-year-old grandmother from Pennsylvania competed in the Olympic trials to represent the U.S. Olympic team in race walking at the upcoming ...

Race walking is making an unexpected comeback in an era where high-intensity workouts and ultra-marathons dominate fitness headlines. This centuries-old Olympic sport blends athleticism and ...

PARIS, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Moments after Brian Pintado of Ecuador had blazed to a glorious gold medal in the 20km race walk at the Paris Olympics, he pulled out a tiny photo of his two children from his ...

Athletes may pick up their competition bibs and timing tag on Saturday, January 11 at a location to be determined or at the timing tent near the start line beginning at 6:00 a.m. race morning. The ...

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