2017 is almost over and it's time to look back at the year that was in running. We reflect on the most exciting races of 2017, including history from Emma Coburn and Courtney Frerichs, major marathon wins from Shalane Flanagan and Galen Rupp, the brilliance of Eliud Kipchoge and much more.
LetsRun.com's Best of 2017
December 19, 2017 to
December 31, 2017
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LRC 2017 LRC World & US Rankings, W Marathon: The Incredible Tirunesh Dibaba Is #1; Shalane Flanagan US #1 In the Best Year Ever For American Women's Marathoning
Shalane Flanagan cracks the top 5 as we for the first time exclude from our rankings an athlete, Sarah Chepchirchir, not convicted of a doping offense.
Athletics Weekly:
Athletics Weekly:
Track & Field News:
Track & Field News:
Team USA took four #1 rankings from Justin Gatlin, Sam Kendricks, Christian Taylor and Ryan Crouser.
Track & Field News:
11 competitions and 11 victories for Barshim in 2017.
World Athletics:
World Athletics:
Track & Field News:
The hammer isn't as competitive as the high jump but Anita Włodarczyk did have the top 30 throws in the world. With Lasitskene attempting the world record yesterday, maybe TFN should revote.
Keni Harrison, Brittney Reese and Kori Carter were the three Americans to make the list.