CHICAGO - The Bank of America Chicago Marathon today announced that two of the fastest female marathon runners in the world will compete in the October 7 race, as sub-2:20 performers Lucy Kabuu and Florence Kiplagat, both of Kenya, will match strides on Chicago's flat and fast … [Read more...]
Burgess wins Wellington Marathon 2012
July 23, 2012 Leave a Comment
WELLINGTON Armstrong Motor Group Wellington Marathon and Half Marathon, Westpac Stadium – 24 June 2012 Sydney police officer Sara Burgess set a race record of 2h 48m 40s in winning the women’s marathon, carving nearly 12 minutes off Lotty Turnidge’s 2009 record. It was Burgess’ … [Read more...]
Machichim wins San Diego 2012
July 23, 2012 Leave a Comment
The 15th Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego event on Sunday morning was a star-studded success. Meb Keflezighi, winner of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, appears ready for the upcoming London Olympic Games. The 37-year-old ran smoothly and effortlessly on Sunday, winning … [Read more...]
Mutai for Berlin 2012
July 10, 2012 1 Comment
In April 2011, Geoffrey Mutai of Kenya won the Boston Marathon in a time of 2:03:02, covering the 42.195 km distance faster than anyone in history. This time is not recognized as the standing world record because Boston’s 139 m* net drop does not conform to international … [Read more...]
Machichim wins San Diego 2012
June 6, 2012 Leave a Comment
The 15th Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego event on Sunday morning was a star-studded success. Meb Keflezighi, winner of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, appears ready for the upcoming London Olympic Games. The 37-year-old ran smoothly and effortlessly on Sunday, winning … [Read more...]
Parkhoi, Sanchez take Copenhagen 2012 titles
May 28, 2012 Leave a Comment
While the 10,500 Nykredit Copenhagen Marathon 2012 Finishers are probably still recovering from Sunday’s accomplishment, race organizer Sparta Athletics and Running can look back at an overly successful marathon event which was surprisingly won by domestic Martin Parkhøi in … [Read more...]
Kogo, Akor win Cleveland 2012
May 22, 2012 Leave a Comment
CLEVELAND – May 20, 2012 – The 2012 Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon weekend opened Saturday with a winning performance by an Olympic gold medalist in the women’s 5K and ended Sunday with a record turnout and a pair of fast times in the men’s and women’s … [Read more...]
Thrilling finishes to Hannover 2012
May 7, 2012 1 Comment
Two thrilling finishes that went right to the wire marked the TUI Marathon Hanover on Sunday. In the men’s race a fascinating battle for victory ended with a triumph for Joseph Kiptum (Kenya), who just held off Ethiopia’s Megersa Bacha Chikuala. Both clocked 2:09:56. … [Read more...]
Korir Targets Chicago Marathon
May 2, 2012 1 Comment
CHICAGO - The Bank of America Chicago Marathon today announced that Wesley Korir, the newly crowned Boston Marathon champion, will return to run Chicago's fall classic for the fifth consecutive year. Korir is the first elite athlete announced for the 35th running of the Bank of … [Read more...]
Roach, Olura win Big Sur 2012
April 30, 2012 Leave a Comment
CARMEL, Calif. – April 29, 2012 – In a day that combined sunshine, fog and heavy winds, nearly 9,000 runners braved the elements to compete in the 27th Big Sur International Marathon and shorter distance events on the scenic Big Sur coastline of Central California … [Read more...]
