IAAF has ratified the marathon world record set by Wilson Kipsang of Kenya at the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON on 29 September 2013. … [Read more...]
WMM decided in New York
November 4, 2013
The 2012-2013 World Marathon Majors (WMM) Series title came down to the streets of New York City at today’s running of the 43rd ING New York City Marathon. At the Series finale, the $1 million prize was still up for grabs among four race day competitors. … [Read more...]
Kenyans dominant in New York 2013
November 4, 2013
With exceptionally high expectations for race performance and participant experience, the ING New York City Marathon returned to the streets of this storied city on Sunday, November 3, and it was a triumphant Sunday or two Kenyan marathoners - Geoffrey Mutai and Priscah Jeptoo. … [Read more...]
Kipruto wins stormy event
October 27, 2013
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. Elijah … [Read more...]
Kimetto cracks course record
October 14, 2013
CHICAGO - In today's 2013 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Kenyan athletes dominated the men's and women's races with historic performances, leading the way for the event record 39,115 runners who crossed the sun-splashed finish line in Grant Park under ideal weather conditions. … [Read more...]
Kipsang sets WR
September 29, 2013
After spending two years being known as the man who came agonisingly close to matching the marathon world record, Wilson Kipsang of Kenya broke that record handsomely in Berlin on Sunday morning, clocking 2.03.23, thus taking 15 seconds off compatriot Patrick Makau’s 2.03.38, set … [Read more...]
WMM: Uganda and Kenya triumphs
August 17, 2013 1 Comment
On the opening day of the IAAF World Championships on 10 August, Edna Kiplagat of Kenya successfully defended her marathon World Championship title in 2:25:44, making history as the first female marathon runner to retain back-to-back world titles. Valeria Straneo of Italy was … [Read more...]
Interview with Nicholas Kemboi
May 15, 2013 1 Comment
Kemboi is already a marathon runner. Next stop after Golden Prague - the Moscow Championships Donning a pair of small-framed glasses, a pullover and a blazer on top, you could be tricked into believing you’re talking to a bank clerk or embassy counsellor. However NICHOLAS … [Read more...]
Kemboi, Rotich triumph in Prague
May 13, 2013 2 Comments
Nicholas Kemboi and Caroline Rotich celebrated their biggest career wins on the streets of the Czech capital on Sunday, taking the 19th edition of the Volkswagen Prague Marathon. Kemboi, who originally comes from Kenya but competes for Qatar since 2005, ran 2:08:51 while Kenya’s … [Read more...]
Desisa, Jeptoo Win Boston Marathon
April 16, 2013 Leave a Comment
BOSTON - Prior to a horrific act of violence that rocked the world and the running community, Lelisa Desisa of Ethiopia and Rita Jeptoo of Kenya ran to championships on a chilly April morning in the 117th running of the Boston Athletic Association's Boston Marathon. … [Read more...]
