Kenyans Vincent Kipruto and Caroline Kilel triumphed in the 32nd BMW Frankfurt Marathon, where stormy and wet weather ruined hopes for record performances. Kipruto braved high winds to clock 2:06:15, beating fellow-Kenyan and debutant Mark Kiptoo by just one second. Elijah … [Read more...]
Champs return for Boston 2012
April 12, 2012 Leave a Comment
Past Race Champions Returning to Boston Marathon Inaugural Class of 1972 women among those to be honored; Joan Benoit Samuelson joins Boston Marathon field; Meb Keflezighi to serve as grand marshal BOSTON - (April 10, 2012) - The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) has … [Read more...]
Elite Field 2012 Announced
February 13, 2012 Leave a Comment
BOSTON - (February 9, 2012) - In its 27th year as principal sponsor of the Boston Marathon, John Hancock Financial has announced the professional field for the 116th running of the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 16. … [Read more...]
Boston, London Champions Added to New York field
September 28, 2011 1 Comment
NEW YORK - 2011 Boston Marathon champions Geoffrey Mutai and Caroline Kilel and 2011 Virgin London Marathon champion Mary Keitany are part of a powerful field of Kenyan standouts who will compete against Ethiopian Olympic and World Championships medalist Tsegaye Kebede, 2011 … [Read more...]
Mutai, Kilel Win 115th Boston
April 18, 2011 2 Comments
Mutai, Kilel Win Wild 115th Boston Marathon Men's champion produces fastest marathon ever; Davila women's runner-up and Hall fastest American all-time under near perfect racing conditions on historic point-to-point, downhill course By Jim Gerweck, Running USA … [Read more...]
