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# road runner

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The Galway man running -- and organising -- the world's most amazing races

If you’ve read about an interesting race somewhere, Richard Donovan is very likely to have been the organiser.

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Jun 5th 2017, 2:55 PM

London calling - Kenyan athlete records second-fastest marathon time in history

Eliud Kipchoge won the men’s event in a startling 2.03.05.

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Apr 24th 2016, 12:42 PM

Madigan eyes Saints double after repaying O'Connor's 'massive vote of confidence'

The out-half edged Jimmy Gopperth out of the 10 jersey in Northampton and is eager for another start this weekend.

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Dec 9th 2013, 8:44 PM