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Frankfurt Marathon 2012 Sunday
October 26, 2012 Leave a Comment
Take one world record holder, disgruntled that he was not selected for the Olympic Games, put him on a marathon course where a colleague (who did go to the Games) clocked just four seconds slower than his world record last year; add the vital ingredients of favourable weather and … [Read more...]
Ethiopian duo seek Frankfurt glory
September 19, 2012 Leave a Comment
After the sensational signing of world marathon record holder Patrick Makau (Kenya/2:03:38) and three more runners with personal bests of sub 2:05:30 organisers of the BMW Frankfurt Marathon have now announced the top contenders of their women’s race. … [Read more...]
Kipsang, oh so close in Frankfurt
October 31, 2011 Leave a Comment
Despite a magnificent effort over the final five kilometres of the BMW Frankfurt Marathon this morning, when he could see that his promised world record was slipping away, Wilson Kipsang of Kenya fell just four seconds short of his compatriot, Patrick Makau’s world mark of … [Read more...]
Strong Field for Frankfurt Marathon 2011
September 30, 2011 Leave a Comment
Strong Ethiopian and Kenyan competitors have been added to the women’s field of the BMW Frankfurt Marathon, which will see its 30th edition on 30th October. Merima Mohammed, Mamitu Daska, Fate Tola and Agnes Kiprop will feature in Germany’s second major marathon race. Five weeks … [Read more...]
