Runners v robots at China half marathon

Robots competed in a half marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, with the fastest machine leaving its human rivals for dust. The winning robot, Lightning, was developed by Chinese smartphone maker Honor and finished the race in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, according to race organisers. Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo holds the men’s half marathon world…

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Richardson and Finucane win Track World Cup golds

Olympic silver medallist Matt Richardson stormed to two golds as Great Britain won nine medals, external at the Track World Cup in Hong Kong. Richardson, who turned 27 on Friday, won the men’s sprint and anchored the sprint team to victory alongside Joe Truman and Harry Ledingham-Horn. His latest success comes two months after he…

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