Dan Beck
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Runner’s World. He has led news coverage teams for major running events like the Olympic Games, World Athletics Championships, Boston Marathon, and New York City Marathon. A former collegiate distance runner at DeSales University, he still enjoys running, just more slowly now. Before coming to Runner’s World, he covered track and field and cross-country at MileSplit. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife, where the two like to explore the city’s rich dining scene.
Grand Slam Track’s Bold Move Paid Off in Philly—but Did Some Athletes Get Left in the Dust?
Michael Johnson turned the three-day meet into a two-day meet. The crowds were electric, but there’s still work to do.
At 40, Eliud Kipchoge Isn’t Superhuman Anymore. That Doesn’t Change His Legacy at All.
The GOAT has lost a step 22 years into his professional career. Now, he’s making room for the next generation of greatness.
Results from the 2025 London Marathon
The 18-year-old became the first high school girl to run under 4:28.
Faith Kipyegon Will Attempt to Become the First Woman to Break 4 Minutes in the Mile
Jun 22, 2023.
She Was the Last Finisher of the 2025 Boston Marathon. Well, Kind Of
Under a new policy, the “official” results cut off at 5:30 p.m. Rayna Burke crossed the finish line at 5:29 p.m.
Here Are the Results from the 2025 Boston Marathon
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I’m a Former College Runner. Walking Has Helped Me Rediscover My Love of Running
The glory days are over, but that doesn’t mean an end to my running career.
A Dutch Runner Was Knocked Unconscious After a Scary Fall at the European Indoor Championships
Nov 23, 2024.
Sadie Engelhardt Breaks Mary Cain’s Longtime High School Mile Record
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He Ran Half the NCAA Championships With One Shoe and a Bloody Foot—and Still Finished Second
Apr 18, 2023.
Noah Lyles Doesn’t Owe You Anything
The world’s fastest man doesn’t need to entertain any COVID conspiracists or Tyreek Hill.
How to Watch the 2024 Olympic Marathon
The Paris course is awfully difficult—who can weather the storm and take gold?
Cooper Teare, Fotyen Tesfay Win 2024 Boston 5K Titles
Tesfay, of Ethiopia, ran a course record time as Boston Marathon weekend got underway on Saturday.
Annie Rodenfels and Morgan Beadlescomb Claim 2023 USATF 5K Wins
Athletes are on the course for the 129th Boston Marathon.
17-Year-Old Runner in Maryland Fights Off Attacker in a Park
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Mo Farah Finishes 9th at the 2023 London Marathon
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Some Boston Marathon Finishers Didn’t Get Their Medals at the End
The BAA has vowed to get all runners their medals “as quickly as possible.”
What Des Linden Loves About the Boston Marathon
Des chats about shakeout runs along the Charles, the energy of the fans on Boylston, and her favorite (and least favorite) parts of the course.
No, You Can’t Bet on the Boston Marathon This Year
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission denied a request by sportsbook DraftKings to allow for gambling on the 2023 Boston Marathon.
Olympian Michael Norman Shifts Focus from 400 Meters to 100 Meters
He’ll race the event this summer in Eugene, Oregon, ahead of the World Championships. Norman joins a stacked group of 100-meter hopefuls.
Nashville Woman Shot While on a Night Walk
The two suspects got out of their car and attacked the 26-year-old victim, shooting her multiple times in the arm and leg.
Kaká, Brazilian Soccer Legend, Decides He's Also Really Good at Running
The mile world record holder and three-time Olympic gold medalist will chase the barrier in June.
Results and Highlights From the 2022 Berlin Marathon
This World Marathon Major is known for its fast and flat course, making it perfect for a record-setting day.
Watch: Flock of Sheep Follow Runner on the Trail
One runner became a shepherdess, as around 100 sheep followed closely behind them on the trails in central France
