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Holocaust survivor, 91, wins international long-distance race
A 91-year-old Israeli Holocaust survivor won a world championship for senior runners of his age category in France.
Who bombed Boston? Word for now is caution
The day after the Boston Marathon bombing, President Obama called it an “act of terrorism.” What kind of terrorism, no one was ready to say — a caution that derives from years of wrongful speculation that on occasion has ruined innocent lives.
Charity wins over runners
More than 20,000 runners participated in the Jerusalem Marathon on March 1, completing a course that started at the Knesset and passed a number of important cultural landmarks, offering sweeping views of the city and, as the marathon’s Web site touts, “a run through history.”
East Africans, American clinch six top spots in Jerusalem race
East African runners and a U.S. Air Force captain won the six top spots in the annual Jerusalem marathon, which drew over 20,000 participants from 52 nations.
Running for life: 52 marathons in 52 weeks
Of all Julie Weiss’ memories of her father, his larger-than-life personality stands out most: Maurice Weiss was a drummer — a regular on the radio by age 5 — a bandleader, a stock broker, and a tennis and racquetball player who took up acting at the ripe age of 70.
Australian sprinter Steven Solomon advances to 400-meter finals
Australian sprinter Steven Solomon qualified for the Olympics 400 meters final with a second consecutive personal best time.
With Obama and Bibi both running, is 2012 a replay of 1988 or 1992?
If Israel goes to elections as expected this summer, will it be a replay of 1988 or 1992? Both Israeli election years also were American presidential election years, as 2012 is.
Ethiopian immigrant is top Jewish finisher in this year’s Jerusalem Marathon
Ashrat “Assaf” Mamo is such a common sight when he pounds the pavement in Jerusalem that he’s on a first-name basis with city bus drivers who, he said, always “ask me about the marathon and encourage me.”