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, France — Do a quick Google search for "weird Olympic sports," and you'll see more than a few mentions of race walking. Participants must walk as quickly as they can while following strict ...

Track and field at the 2024 Olympics got off to a slower start Thursday with race walking kicking off the athletics events in Paris, but what exactly is the viral sport and how does it work? Men's and ...

PARIS — The Olympics are still going. So is the race walk, it feels like. Walkers are soaked in sweat, hoofing it on a tight loop between the Trocadéro and a brasserie half a kilometer away, over the ...

In recent years, a niche breed of extreme ultramarathons has slowly emerged into the public consciousness, inspiring varying levels of excitement, awe, confusion and horror. From the mammoth 106-mile ...