Kipruto wins stormy event

Kipruto wins stormy event

  Kenyans Vincent Kipruto and Caroline Kilel triumphed in the 32nd BMW Frankfurt Marathon, where stormy and wet weather ruined hopes for record performances. Kipruto braved high winds to clock 2:06:15, beating fellow-Kenyan and debutant Mark Kiptoo by just one second....
Champs return for Boston 2012

Champs return for Boston 2012

Past Race Champions Returning to Boston Marathon Inaugural Class of 1972 women among those to be honored; Joan Benoit Samuelson joins Boston Marathon field; Meb Keflezighi to serve as grand marshal BOSTON – (April 10, 2012) – The Boston Athletic...
Elite Field 2012 Announced

Elite Field 2012 Announced

BOSTON – (February 9, 2012) – In its 27th year as principal sponsor of the Boston Marathon, John Hancock Financial has announced the professional field for the 116th running of the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 16. Reigning champions Geoffrey Mutai and...
Mutai, Kilel Win 115th Boston

Mutai, Kilel Win 115th Boston

Mutai, Kilel Win Wild 115th Boston Marathon Men’s champion produces fastest marathon ever; Davila women’s runner-up and Hall fastest American all-time under near perfect racing conditions on historic point-to-point, downhill course By Jim Gerweck, Running...