The British Olympic Association (BOA) announced today that Lee Merrien has been added to Team GB to compete in the men’s marathon at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Merrien was the first British man home in last weekend’s London Marathon in a new personal best time of 2:13.41. His … [Read more...]
Olympic Marathon Trials 2012
In Houston, $ 500,000 at stake as men, women compete for first time at same venue; same day NBC 2-hour broadcast HOUSTON – (January 10, 2012) – On Saturday, January 14, more than 300 of America’s top distance runners will take to the streets of Houston in an … [Read more...]
Cape Town Marathon to attract Olympic Hopefuls
The country’s top road runners will light up the Mother City during the Cape Town Marathon on Sunday 25 September, as the race is the only Olympic qualifier for London 2012. “We are delighted that the marathon has been selected by the IAAF as an Olympic qualifier as it raises the … [Read more...]
Revamped Houston Olympic Trials Course
INDIANAPOLIS – The Houston Marathon Committee and USA Track & Field have announced that the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon course has been modified based on feedback received from athletes and coaches after a first run of the course at the USA … [Read more...]