As the world combats the effects of Covid-19 what passed for normal has been scrapped, putting undue pressure on Canadian Olympians preparing for an uncertain future. They have met with mixed fortunes.

Despite frigid cold temperatures and a biting northwest wind that proved an impediment to many competitors, the 2018 Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon yielded a new course record as Bahrain’s Mimi Belete claimed victory in 2:22:29.

A world record in the distance medley relay by the United States and two victories by Cam Levins highlighted the Armory Track Invitational in New York on Saturday (31).

Ethiopia’s Dejen Gebremeskel, the London 2012 Olympic Games men’s 5000m silver medallist, has been added to the outstanding men’s 3000m at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix in Boston, organisers for the IAAF Indoor Permit Meeting announced on Thursday (30).

This year’s Millrose Games on 16 February will play host to the Paavo Nurmi 2000m, honouring the legacy of the multiple Olympic gold medallist who in 1925 set a world indoor record over the distance at The Armory.