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"Round-Up | Almgren prepares for New York Marathon, Jepchirchir suspended and male pacers for women’s London Marathon?" is an episode of Podium Athletics. Runtime 1 hr 12 min. Published October 29, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
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Hannah and Rich preview the New York City Marathon, where Andreas Almgren will make a much anticipated debut over the distance - taking on reigning champion Benson Kipruto. We also ask whether Patrick Dever could get on the podium, and if anyone can beat Hellen Obiri in the women’s race.
There’s a discussion on Peres Jepchirchir’s provisional suspension after testing positive for EPO, whether male pacemakers could be involved in helping to set a new women’s world record at the London Marathon, and check-in with RunX - the World Treadmill Championships - which is underway.
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Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England and Rich Newman, with guest contributor Jake Wightman.
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