Nike Vaporfly: 'Faster' running shoes will be allowed, World Athletics chiefs say, World News
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Athletes wearing the shoes, which Nike says can improve performance by up to four percent, dominated last year
Athletes wearing the shoes, which Nike says can improve performance by up to four percent, dominated last year's major marathons.
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World Athletics Mulling Ban of Nike Vaporfly Marathon Running Sneaker – Sourcing Journal
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Nike Vaporfly: 'Faster' running shoes will be allowed, World Athletics chiefs say, World News
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Fair is unfair: the pros and cons of the 'Nike Vaporfly rule' – The Irish Times
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Are Vaporflys too fast? Nike's head of design responds
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I'm a five-time marathon runner, and my go-to carbon fiber shoes just dropped to $149
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Nike VaporFly ban avoided as World Athletics imposes new rules - Sports Illustrated
Nike Vaporfly shoe controversy sparks World Athletics to introduce new rules ahead of Tokyo 2020 Olympics - ABC News
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Nike Releases the Fastest and Most Poorly Named Running Shoe Ever - InsideHook
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Nike Vaporfly: 'Faster' running shoes will be allowed, World Athletics chiefs say, World News