Mutai and Shobukhova Split Million

Mutai and Shobukhova Split Million

New York (November 6, 2011)  Four athletes who toed the line for the 2011 ING New York City Marathon were in position to stake a claim to the 2010-2011 World Marathon Majors title  – and the decision was up for grabs until late in the race making it the most...
Kipsang, oh so close in Frankfurt

Kipsang, oh so close in Frankfurt

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...
Chebet wins Amsterdam

Chebet wins Amsterdam

Wilson Chebet has won the TCS Amsterdam Marathon on Sunday, October 16, in 02.05.53. He was just nine seconds short of breaking last year’s course record.  In the women’s category, Tiki Gelana broke the course record, which dated from 2002. She finished in the Olympic...
Makau World Record

Makau World Record

Patrick Makau has crowned the 38th BMW BERLIN MARATHON with a world record. The 26 year-old Kenyan clocked 2:03:38, beating Haile Gebrselassie and improving the record of the Ethiopian by 21 seconds. With a dramatic surge after 27 k defending champion Patrick Makau...
Kiplagat from Amsterdam to London

Kiplagat from Amsterdam to London

Lornah Kiplagat from Amsterdam to London. Lornah Kiplagat will take part in the Amsterdam Marathon on Sunday October 16.  She will be chasing her goal to qualify for the Olympic Games in London, where she hopes to make her dream come true: to win Olympic gold. Race...