Mikitenko top European in London

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,...

Van Blerk qualifies in London

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...
Chepkwony takes Zurich title

Chepkwony takes Zurich title

Demanding conditions, thrilling races and a ticket for London’s Olympic Games At the 10th anniversary of the Zurich marathon, the weather put the participants to a tough test. Nevertheless, more than 7600 starters made it to the finish. The men’s race was won by...

2012 Tel Aviv Marathon a success

Tel Aviv Gillette Marathon by Tel Aviv-Jaffa municipality is a dazzling success 25,000 runners partook in the Tel Aviv Gillette Marathon, record number of participates – the largest race ever to take place in Israel Marathon Winner: Sammy Too From Kenya, in a time of...