Mutai for Berlin 2012

Mutai for Berlin 2012

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...
WMM returns in Boston and London

WMM returns in Boston and London

The chase for the million dollar World Marathon Majors prize is back with a bang when many of the leading contenders for the 2011/12 series race for points in the BAA Boston and Virgin London Marathon. With six races gone, the 2011/12 World Marathon Majors series...
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 for Berlin 2012

Mutai Delivers in New York

NEW YORK – (November 6, 2011) – Flashing a large smile and raising his hands towards the sky, Geoffrey Mutai of Kenya broke the tape at the 42nd ING New York City Marathon. Mutai’s winning time was 2 hours, 5 minutes and 6 seconds and over two...