WMM Position on World Records

At the 2011 International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championships in Daegu, South Korea, the IAAF Congress passed a motion to change the standard by which women athletes achieve world record performances in road races. By the new criterion,...
WMM Points at Stake in Daegu

WMM Points at Stake in Daegu

As the top track and field athletes from around the world arrive in Daegu, Korea for the IAAF World Championships, marathon runners will compete for World Marathon Majors points in addition to gold, silver and bronze medals. The women’s and men’s...
Tribute to Sammy Wanjiru

Tribute to Sammy Wanjiru

World Marathon Majors Press Release and Tribute to Sammy Wanjiru Sammy Wanjiru   1986-2011 World Marathon Majors is saddened by the news of the death of Sammy Wanjiru on May 15th. Wanjiru was an incredible marathon talent with a ferocious racing style. He was twice...
World Marathon Majors Doubleheader Weekend

World Marathon Majors Doubleheader Weekend

World Marathon Majors Doubleheader Weekend Sure to Have Huge Leaderboard Implications   Series leaders Kebede and Shobukhova pace world’s best into London and Boston April 7, 2011—The 2010–2011 World Marathon Majors series resumes with a doubleheader weekend,...