A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. The Olympics make for great stories, personal triumphs and Cinderella moments. On Sept. 10, 1960, one such story unfolded ...

South African distance runner Caster Semenya is declared a woman, clearing her for competition. You may remember that Semenya’s gender was questioned because of her speed, muscle definition and ...

Veteran distance runner Lebo Phalula says that running the Comrades Marathon is the furthest thing from her mind, insisting the renowned ultra-marathon is for social runners. The evergreen 41-year-old ...

*Okpekpe Race organiser welcomes delegates to African Road Running Conference in LagosPamodzi Sports Marketing, organisers of the historic Okpekpe International 10km Road Race, have welcomed delegates ...