Four Marathon Challenges For London Student

A twenty-year-old, London student will be taking on a special challenge when he runs in the Virgin London Marathon on 17th April, to help raise funds for The Children’s Trust, a charity that helped him in his recovery following an accident, which left him with...
Olympic Games WMM preview

Olympic Games WMM preview

THE OLYMPIC ROAD TO $1 MILLION August 5th welcomes the Women’s Olympic Marathon to the 2012 London Olympic Games, and one week later on Sunday, August 12th the Men’s Olympic Marathon will take place.  There are key points to be earned in the World Marathon Majors...

Marathon Squad for London 2012

Wilson Kipsang and Mary Keitany lead the Kenyan team for London 2012 It was always going to be a more difficult task for Athletics Kenya to decide who to leave out than whom to select for the London Olympic Games to represent Kenya in the marathon. Below is the...

Mikitenko top European in London

Irina Mikitenko produced the best European performance at the 2012 Virgin London Marathon on Sunday when the German runner came home seventh in the women’s race in 2:24:53. Mikitenko, the third fastest European ever and a previous London winner in 2008 and 2009,...

Van Blerk qualifies in London

When Irvette van Blerk crossed the line in 2:33.41 at the London Marathon on Sunday 22 April, 2012, she not only qualified for the Olympic Games, but also ensured that South Africa will be sending a three strong team in both the men’s and women’s races. This will be...