Tokyo 2020: Kipchoge’s memorable marathon success a fitting final act

Ingebrigtsen’s phenomenal 1,500 metres triumph a true highlight of the Games

A night of firsts as athletics finally underway at 2020 Olympics

Selemon Barega wins first athletics gold inside a virtually empty Olympic Stadium

Tokyo 2020: 10 to watch as Olympic Games begin

Swimmers, runners, gymnasts, surfers, pole-vaulters and skateboarders

Ian O’Riordan: A chill hits the veins as the past and present press together in Tokyo

It somehow felt like I’d been inside here before and in some ways I had

Ian O’Riordan: The myth and truth of the barefoot runner

The Infinite Race is the latest instalment of ESPN’s 30 for 30 documentary series

Roman Soldier – Frank McNally on the continuing adventures of a veteran Olympian, Willie Dunne

An Irishman’s Diary

Sole rebel: Frank McNally on the joys of running in bare feet

It’s as if we think of our feet as footwear in themselves, which they are

Feet of Flames – Frank McNally on how running’s ‘super-shoe’ has conquered the globe (and Raheny)

Remembering when Abebe Bikila took a blistering run at Fascism

Visual Art: In 1960, Bikila won Olympic gold, while running barefoot through a Fascist showcase in Rome. Mart's latest show recalls the deed and its impact

Is it worth experimenting with barefoot running?

Running barefoot or in minimalist footwear has many benefits – but take a cautious approach if considering more than a casual run on the beach

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Fintan O’Toole: Why I despise this fake Olympics of phoney winners

Losers of Olympian history are still our heroes – marked out by their courage

Limerick athlete who struck gold as a marathon runner

Jim Hogan: May 28th, 1933 - January 10th, 2014

Former Olympian Jim Hogan passes away

‘The Irishman Who Ran For England’ died peacefully on Saturday, aged 81

Irish athletes on the highs and lows of Tokyo

Three Irish athletes who were at the Tokyo Olympics 50 years ago this week recall their amazing experiences