The 51st Quad City Times Bix 7 in 2025 marked another watershed moment for American distance running, as Alex Maier became the first American male winner of… Read more “American Resurgence: Alex Maier Wins 2025 Bix 7 in Thrilling Duel”
Month: July 2025
The Hill That Humbles: Defending Champs Face Bix 7’s Brutal Test
Davenport, IA—The great American marathoner Bill Rodgers has run the Quad City Times Bix 7 road race every year since 1980. 1984 Women’s Olympic Marathon champion Joan… Read more “The Hill That Humbles: Defending Champs Face Bix 7’s Brutal Test”
Beyond the Athlete: The Hidden Blame in Running’s Drug Crisis
ADDENDUM: 17 July 2025 Today, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) provisionally suspended marathon world record holder Ruth Chepngetich due to a doping violation. Ms. Chepngetich tested positive for hydrochlorothlazide, (HCTZ), a… Read more “Beyond the Athlete: The Hidden Blame in Running’s Drug Crisis”
Mic’d Up and Moving Forward: A New Way to Feel Track and Field
Both sports—track and baseball—have long been tethered to their pasts, defined by records, nostalgia, and a reverence for tradition. Yet, each has also faced a rupture: These… Read more “Mic’d Up and Moving Forward: A New Way to Feel Track and Field”
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