Monthly Archives: September 2018

The Greatest Marathon Runners of All Time: Eliud Kipchoge and Rosa Mota

Posted on September 22, 2018 by rob23notts42

Choosing the best ever marathon runners is complicated by the way the event has changed. In earlier times the most prestigious event by far was the Olympic Games but in recent years the big city marathons have become more important … Continue reading →

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World Sports Hall of Fame 1946: Tony Canzoneri, Tommy Hitchcock, Giuseppe Meazza and Eddie Shore

Posted on September 10, 2018 by rob23notts42

My choices for the World Sports Hall of Fame for 1946: Tony Canzoneri (USA – Boxing) –  one of the finest boxers of his time who won world titles at three weights.  At featherweight in 1927, lightweight in 1930 and … Continue reading →

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