A twenty-year-old, London student will be taking on a special challenge when he runs in the Virgin London Marathon on 17th April, to help raise funds for The Children’s Trust, a charity that helped him in his recovery following an accident, which left him with an acquired … [Read more...]
Olympic Games WMM preview
August 3, 2012 Leave a Comment
THE OLYMPIC ROAD TO $1 MILLION August 5th welcomes the Women’s Olympic Marathon to the 2012 London Olympic Games, and one week later on Sunday, August 12th the Men’s Olympic Marathon will take place. There are key points to be earned in the World Marathon Majors Series … [Read more...]
Marathon Squad for London 2012
April 25, 2012 Leave a Comment
Wilson Kipsang and Mary Keitany lead the Kenyan team for London 2012 It was always going to be a more difficult task for Athletics Kenya to decide who to leave out than whom to select for the London Olympic Games to represent Kenya in the marathon. Below is the Men’s and … [Read more...]
Mikitenko top European in London
April 24, 2012 Leave a Comment
Irina Mikitenko produced the best European performance at the 2012 Virgin London Marathon on Sunday when the German runner came home seventh in the women’s race in 2:24:53. Mikitenko, the third fastest European ever and a previous London winner in 2008 and 2009, was running … [Read more...]
Van Blerk qualifies in London
April 23, 2012 Leave a Comment
When Irvette van Blerk crossed the line in 2:33.41 at the London Marathon on Sunday 22 April, 2012, she not only qualified for the Olympic Games, but also ensured that South Africa will be sending a three strong team in both the men’s and women’s races. This will be first time … [Read more...]
Mutai looks to defend despite recent illness
April 17, 2012 Leave a Comment
Emmanuel Mutai is determined to defend his London Marathon title on Sunday, despite contracting typhoid last month. … [Read more...]
WMM returns in Boston and London
April 16, 2012 Leave a Comment
The chase for the million dollar World Marathon Majors prize is back with a bang when many of the leading contenders for the 2011/12 series race for points in the BAA Boston and Virgin London Marathon. … [Read more...]
Docherty out of London Marathon
May 2, 2011 Leave a Comment
Fiona Docherty withdraws from the London Marathon Fiona Docherty has withdrawn from next Sunday’s London Marathon with an inflamed left heal (retrocalcaneal bursitis). “After just coming off a great performance at the NYC half marathon in a time of 1h 12m 49s (two minute PR) … [Read more...]
US marathoners for Boston and London
April 13, 2011 Leave a Comment
U.S. marathoners line up for Boston and London INDIANAPOLIS – As several of the top U.S. marathoners are putting the finishing touches on their preparations for the spring marathon season, one of the most anticipated races will be the 115th running of the B.A.A. Boston … [Read more...]
Coolsaet and Gillis at 2011 Virgin London Marathon
December 16, 2010 Leave a Comment
OTTAWA – The 2011 Virgin London Marathon released today the list of elite athletes who will take part in the event on April 17, 2011. Touted as the best ever, the field includes reigning champions Tsegaye Kebede and Liliya Shobukhova. Two Canadians will be on the start line … [Read more...]
