Lebanese marathoner Tarek Germanos produced a "time explosion" at the Valencia Marathon in December 2025, smashing his previous personal best on one of the world’s fastest courses and underlining the rise of Lebanese distance running abroad.
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Etienne El Chaer Smashes 401kg Deadlift World Record in Istanbul
Lebanese powerlifter Etienne El Chaer pulled a staggering 401kg in the 120kg class at the 2025 Asian Classic Powerlifting Championships in Istanbul, setting a world deadlift record under classic rules and giving Lebanon a new landmark moment in strength sports.
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Amy Zeilaa Dominates Lebanese Swimming Championship SC 2025
Lebanese swimmer Amy Zeilaa capped a standout season by winning the Lebanese Swimming Championship SC 2025 on December 1, 2025, delivering multiple podium finishes in the short-course pool and sending a strong signal about the future of Lebanese swimming.
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Al-Riyadi Beirut Wins Second Abu Dhabi International Basketball Championship
Beirut’s Al-Riyadi has won the second Abu Dhabi International Basketball Championship, adding another trophy to the club’s packed cabinet and giving Lebanese fans a fresh reason to celebrate their team’s regional dominance.
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Beirut’s Streets Come Alive: 2,600 Runners Join the City Race
Beirut’s streets came alive as 2,600 runners joined the Beirut Marathon Association’s second City Race, turning the capital into an open-air track of energy, hope and community. From elite athletes to school students and NGOs, the event showcased sport as a powerful symbol of resilience and shared purpose in Lebanon.
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Roger Feghali Dominates Third Hill Climb at Medyar
Lebanese rally legend Roger Feghali extended his dominance in Lebanese hill climb racing with a commanding win at the third Hill Climb Race in Medyar, Deir al-Debbiah. Against an international field and in front of passionate fans, he once again set the benchmark for speed and precision on Lebanon’s mountain roads.
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Roger Feghali Writes History as First Batroun Rally Champion
In scorching summer conditions on Lebanon’s northern coast, Roger Feghali and co-driver Joseph Matar claimed victory in the inaugural Batroun Rally, the third round of the 2025 Lebanese Rally Championship. Their Toyota GR Yaris led from the opening show stage to the final special, setting the tone for a new motorsport tradition in Batroun.
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Lebanon Pushes Japan in Narrow Asia Cup Defeat
Lebanon’s women’s basketball team fell 68–72 to powerhouse Japan in Group Two of the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2025 in Shenzhen, but a standout 27-point performance from Rebecca Akl and determined play from the entire squad showed that Lebanon can compete against Asia’s elite.
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Tonya Makary Becomes First Lebanese Woman to Reach Ironman World Championship
Lebanese triathlete Tonya Makary has made history as the first Lebanese woman to qualify for the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, after a powerful performance at Ironman South Africa. Her journey from knee surgery to the sport?s most iconic stage has become a symbol of resilience and ambition for Lebanese athletes.
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Lebanon Tops Arab World in 2024 Sports Merit Ranking
Lebanon has ranked 15th globally and first in the Arab world in the 2024 Sports Merit Ranking, which evaluates countries? sporting achievements relative to their economic capacity. The result highlights the resilience of Lebanese athletes and federations in the face of deep domestic challenges.