Running

When it comes to athletes, Anna Frost is arguably one of New Zealand's best-kept secrets.

New Zealander Kim Smith's hopes of winning the Boston Marathon were dashed overnight when she apparently injured her right leg, forcing her to give up the comfortable one-minute lead she held for the first half of the race.

New Zealand distance runner Kimberley Smith finished fifth in a sharp half marathon performance in the United States this morning (NZT).

Sprint star Usain Bolt has returned from injury to win the 100m at today's Diamond League meet in 9.82 seconds, matching the fastest time this year.

A 69-year-old man who was credited with running the London Marathon in a record time for his age group has been disqualified for taking a 10-mile (16 km) short cut.

Usain Bolt won a rarely contested 300-meter race in 30.97 seconds in rain at the Golden Spike on Thursday.

New Zealand equestrian great Mark Todd is to run the New York marathon, all in the name of a good cause.

Defending men's Challenge Wanaka winner Chris McDonald was a surprise withdrawal from the long-distance race, announced at a pre-race press conference in Wanaka yesterday.

Timaru runner Sam Wreford picked up a $5000 reward for winning Lydiard Legends marathon in Auckland over the weekend.

New Zealand runner Kimberley Smith blitzed a quality field to win a prestigious 10km road race in London this morning (NZT).