The defending champion and race record holder are among a contingent of strong rivals for Moses Mosop when he runs the Volkswagen Prague Marathon on May 11. While the participation of this outstanding talent from Kenya has long been announced, the line-up of his toughest rivals … [Read more...]
Four Men and Top Returning Women
September 5, 2013
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon today announced that the 2013 elite competition will feature four of the world's fastest marathon men and the top two finishers from last year's women's race. Kenya's Moses Mosop, Dennis Kimetto and Emmanuel Mutai, and Ethiopia's Ayele Abshero … [Read more...]
Mosop sets Record while Shobukhova Three-peats
October 10, 2011 1 Comment
The 34th running of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon today witnessed historic performances by men’s champion Moses Mosop of Kenya and women’s champion Liliya Shobukhova of Russia as 35,628 participants crossed the finish line in sunny Grant Park, the second largest field in … [Read more...]
Mutai, Kilel Win 115th Boston
April 18, 2011 2 Comments
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 USA … [Read more...]
Mutai blasts to a Boston Win
April 18, 2011 Leave a Comment
BOSTON - Perfect weather, a generous tailwind and fabulous competition made the 115th Boston Marathon the fastest men's marathon ever run, while Desiree Davila came within two seconds of history in the women's race. Geoffrey Mutai of Kenya ran the fastest marathon in … [Read more...]
