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August 12, 2024

IOC Faces Backlash Over Bank of America Logo on Olympic Marathon Medals

August 12, 2024/ Mark Remy
IOC Faces Backlash Over Bank of America Logo on Olympic Marathon Medals

Officials defend decision, call branding “very subtle.”

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August 12, 2024/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Olympics, Medals, Bank of America, Sponsorships, Money, Complaints, Marathons
August 05, 2024

Olympic Marathoners Annoyed That Race Website Doesn’t List Start Time

August 05, 2024/ Mark Remy
Olympic Marathoners Annoyed That Race Website Doesn’t List Start Time

“One thing every runner will actually want to know” is missing, runners complain.

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August 05, 2024/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Olympics, Marathons, Web design, Annoyance
July 31, 2024

Anxious Kipchoge Googles ‘How to Say Which Way to Marathon Start in French’

July 31, 2024/ Mark Remy
Anxious Kipchoge Googles ‘How to Say Which Way to Marathon Start in French’

Online search just one of several for Paris-bound runner.

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July 31, 2024/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Olympics, Eliud Kipchoge, Google, France, Marathons
March 25, 2024

‘Crazy-Ass 60-Hour Race Through Woods Started by Guy With Cigarette’ to Become Olympic Event

March 25, 2024/ Mark Remy
‘Crazy-Ass 60-Hour Race Through Woods Started by Guy With Cigarette’ to Become Olympic Event

New event will debut at 2028 Games.

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March 25, 2024/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Olympics, Ultras, Barkley Marathons, Cigarettes
February 02, 2024

Peacock Streaming Service Braces for 'Hundreds' of Viewers Ahead of Olympic Marathon Trials

February 02, 2024/ Mark Remy
Peacock Streaming Service Braces for 'Hundreds' of Viewers Ahead of Olympic Marathon Trials

Execs predict online audience will smash records for marathon coverage.

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February 02, 2024/ Mark Remy/
News
Olympic Marathon Trials, Elite runners, Olympics, Broadcasting, Niche audience
March 16, 2022

Kipchoge Delighted to Learn Olympic Medal Also a Bottle Opener

March 16, 2022/ Mark Remy
Kipchoge Delighted to Learn Olympic Medal Also a Bottle Opener

Thirsty champion puts award to good use.

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March 16, 2022/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Olympics, Medals, Eliud Kipchoge, Slake, Thirst, Beer
July 12, 2021

Local Runners Protest Olympic Cannabis Ban by Sitting on Roof, Getting Totally Baked

July 12, 2021/ Mark Remy
Local Runners Protest Olympic Cannabis Ban by Sitting on Roof, Getting Totally Baked

Friends register their outrage over sprinter’s suspension.

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July 12, 2021/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Doping, Cannabis, Marijuana, Baked, Runner's high, Olympics
June 28, 2021

Simone Biles Emerges as Surprise Winner of Women’s 10,000m at Olympic Track Trials

June 28, 2021/ Mark Remy
Simone Biles Emerges as Surprise Winner of Women’s 10,000m at Olympic Track Trials

Even outside her discipline, champion gymnast continues to amaze.

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June 28, 2021/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Olympics, Track meets, Simone Biles, 5000m
April 26, 2021

Local Runner Fears Lack of Talent and Discipline Will Dash His Olympic Dreams

April 26, 2021/ Mark Remy
Local Runner Fears Lack of Talent and Discipline Will Dash His Olympic Dreams

“I’ve been training so hard,” says man. “Well, I mean, not that hard. But still.”

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April 26, 2021/ Mark Remy/
Satire, News
COVID-19, Coronavirus, Tokyo, Olympics, Talent
February 27, 2020

Local Runner Bluffs Way Through 10-Minute Conversation on Olympic Marathon Trials

February 27, 2020/ Mark Remy
Local Runner Bluffs Way Through 10-Minute Conversation on Olympic Marathon Trials

Man joins banter, masking ignorance of topic.

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February 27, 2020/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Olympics, Olympic Marathon Trials, Bluffing
February 06, 2018

10,000m Runner Shows Up at Winter Olympics By Mistake

February 06, 2018/ Mark Remy
10,000m Runner Shows Up at Winter Olympics By Mistake

"My face is red," says Finnish athlete.

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February 06, 2018/ Mark Remy/
Satire, News
Olympics, Mistakes, South Korea, Embarrassment
August 22, 2016

Olympic Runner Admits Doping With Jesus

August 22, 2016/ Mark Remy
Olympic Runner Admits Doping With Jesus

Almaz Ayana had denied rumors of cheating since winning the 10,000 meters—until recently.

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August 22, 2016/ Mark Remy/
Satire, News
Jesus, Doping, Rio 2016, Olympics
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