The Journey From A Russian Orphanage To The Paralympics
World-class racer Tatyana McFadden is transforming the face of running—and collecting some serious hardware along the way.
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For the First Time, Para Athletes Will Compete For Prize Money at the Boston Marathon
At the 2021 Boston Marathon, out of an $876,500 total prize purse, $27,500 will now go to para runners.
The New York City Marathon Will Have a Stacked Field of U.S. Women
The New York City Marathon is hosting one of its strongest American fields yet in its post-pandemic return.
Everything You Need to Know About the Paralympic Games
The action on the track and roads in Tokyo continues into September. Here’s how—and why—to keep tuning in as Team USA’s Paralympians run, roll, jump, and throw on the world’s biggest athletic stage.
In Kenya, 8 Women are Chasing Olympic Dreams and Spots on the Refugee Olympic Team
Meet the runners hoping to make this year's burgeoning Refugee Olympic Team under the careful coaching of Tegla Loroupe.
There’s No Hill Tatyana McFadden Can’t Climb
Inside Tatyana McFadden’s incredible and indomitable rise—plus, the racer’s secret to powering through any challenge she faces.
Hands on Knees Is Best Recovery Posture
New research supports what many runners do naturally, instead of the conventional wisdom that you should stay upright.
For Physically Disabled Teens and Young Adults, Running Can Open Doors
“If you have a body, you’re an athlete” - Bill Bowerman, Nike co-founder
Scout Bassett Bares All in the ESPN Body Issue to Inspire Female Paralympic Hopefuls
Appearing in the annual issue was a chance for the sprinter to become the athletic example she never had when she was growing up as an amputee.
Trust Is Key For This Blind Runner And Her Dog
The trust between a blind runner and her guide dog becomes essential when the duo hits the trails.
Tatyana McFadden Reaches For A New Record In NYC
The five-time NYC Marathon champion will strive for a sixth win on November 4.
Meet the Elite: Our Q&A with Mary Kate Callahan
This paratriathlete is proving the only difference between her and other runners is the equipment she uses to reach the finish line.
Amanda McGrory Is Feeling Prepared For The NYC Half On Sunday
Amanda McGrory checks in days before she is to compete in the pro wheelchair division in the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon.
Take A Peek Behind The Scenes With Paralympian Tatyana McFadden
She is inarguably one of the greatest marathoners (with Grand Slams to prove it!) and she holds 17 medals from five Paralympic Games.
Triathlete And Veteran Helped U.S. Finish 1-2-3 On September 11
In 2004 she became the first American female service member to lose a limb during the Iraq War. But, she hasn't looked back.
Paralympian Who Fell One Half-Mile From Finish Reflects On Rio
How Elizabeth Baker made first-ever US Paralympic triathlon team and went on to take fourth after some illness-related setbacks.
20 Women Who Are Changing The Sport Of Running (And The World)
We rounded up 20 women who are redefining the sport and changing the game for us all. Get to know these remarkable women.
Multiple Olympians Have Been Held At Gunpoint In Rio
Reports of athletes being robbed at gunpoint plague the already sensitive travel situation for athletes headed to the Rio Olympics.
First Female Bilateral Amputee To Complete Boston Shares Her Story
She says her friend, a Boston Marathon bombing survivor and fellow amputee, is her "soul sister."
How Aviva Drescher Is Giving Other Amputees Hope
This runner is breaking down boundaries—all in effort to make our universe a kinder, safer and more inclusive place to run!
Beauty Queen Turned Paralympic Athlete
Annalisa Minetti earned the bronze medal at the 2012 Paralympics in the 1500m race in the T12 division.