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Norwegian cross-country skiing star Therese Johaug has qualified for the Olympic marathon, according to Aftonbladet. The announcement marks a new chapter for the multiple Olympic champion, who dominated cross-country skiing before retiring and has since turned to road running. Fans and sports commentators across Scandinavia are reacting to her Olympic marathon qualification.
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A 36-year-old runner died during his first half-marathon in the United States, while in France an accident at the Lille 2026 Marathon left one person lightly injured after a tree fell on the route. Meanwhile, hundreds of runners in the Diagonale des Fous on Réunion Island pushed through a third night of racing after 45 hours, and an athlete in Saint-Denis was praised for fair play after letting a rival win.
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French media are covering a wave of employment law stories. A man dismissed for running the Rotterdam marathon while on sick leave won €60,000 in court, La Poste's clerical error cost an employer nearly €7,000, and severance payments above €48,060 will now be taxed. Deputies also scrapped taxation of sick leave benefits, while new indemnification rules take effect in October 2026. The MEDEF president's satirized suggestion to replace sick leave with dismissal drew attention.
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Japanese streaming service ABEMA is drawing attention with a wave of new content and coverage. The platform announced a free two-day marathon broadcast of all 26 episodes of 'Neon Genesis Evangelion' starting October 4, alongside free zombie-themed video programming. Its news arm is also running stories on Kōki's family photos, VTuber ToTo Ruchika's graduation, and scheduling conflicts caused by an extended Japan Series broadcast.
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Marathon news is drawing attention in Japan from two directions. In Yokohama, Paris Olympics judo gold medallist Natsumi Tsunoda served as official starter at the Yokohama Marathon, saying the event made her want to run herself. Meanwhile, a 22-year-old South Korean female runner is making headlines in both countries after finishing a marathon despite severe period pain, and a Japanese athlete has also spoken openly about menstrual struggles in the sport.
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Pluto TV is running 'Double Feature Fridays' throughout October, pairing horror films back to back every Friday night. The promotion gives viewers free access to Halloween-season programming ahead of the holiday, and the spooky lineup is drawing attention from fans of seasonal movie marathons.