PARIS, France — Do a quick Google search for "weird Olympic sports," and you'll see more than a few mentions of race walking. Participants must walk as quickly as they can while following strict ...

Race walking. Turbocharged toes pacing with purpose, striding with pride, all with a need for speed. These professionals have ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Race walking is a technically-driven endurance sport that has a long history in the Olympics. “Race walking combines the endurance of the long distance runner with the attention to ...

TOKYO, Japan — Do a quick Google search for "weird Olympic sports," and you'll see more than a few mentions of race walking. Participants must walk as quickly as they can while following strict ...

Olympic race walking has been a part of the Olympic Games since 1908 Olympic race walking has been a part of the Olympics since the 1908 London Games The International Olympic Committee (IOC) ...

While track athletes are sprinting for gold at the Stade de France, other competitors will be walking to the finish line in Paris. Among the dozens of track and field events, there are three race ...

Have you ever found yourself on a walk, craving a more intense workout but dreading the idea of an all-out run? Enter race walking: a sport that 'combines the endurance of long-distance running with ...

A Race walking shares many fitness benefits with running, research shows, while most likely contributing to fewer injuries. It does, however, have something of an image problem. Race walkers can be ...