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Athletics body to tighten rules after Nike's Vaporfly helps records tumble: sources January 24, 2020
Athletics' ruling body will tighten regulations governing shoe technology, two sources familiar with the matter said, after Nike's popular Vaporfly brand helped re-write running records and sparked debate about whether it was "technological doping."
'They're fast, but are they fair?' Amateur runners face Nike dilemma January 24, 2020
British amateur runner and triathlete Holly Grundon was delighted to smash a long-held personal speed target - to finish a half marathon in less than 1 hour and 30 minutes.
China shuts transport, temples, Disneyland as virus toll rises to 25 January 24, 2020
China stepped up measures to contain a virus that has killed 25 people and infected more than 800, with public transport suspended in 10 cities, the shutting of temples and the rapid construction of a hospital to treat the infected.
Factbox: Nike's Vaporfly running shoes and tumbling records January 24, 2020
World Athletics is set to announce the findings of a review of technology in road and track shoes by the end of January, and it is expected to change its rules in light of tumbling times recorded by athletes using Nike's Vaporfly brand.