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2007-2008 World Marathon Majors Series champions Martin Lel (KEN) and Irina Mikitenko (GER) were honored today at a special luncheon presented by MarathonFoto at The Boathouse in New York City’s Central Park.
Each was presented with a trophy and a replica of their $500,000 prize check.
Making the presentation were the five World Marathon Majors race […]

Paula Radcliffe of Great Britain retained her title and Marilson Gomes dos Santos of Brazil regained his at the ING New York City Marathon today.
Radcliffe, who controlled the race from the gun, captured her third victory over the five-borough course in 2:23:56. Unlike in her previous New York victories, Radcliffe was never challenged, finishing well […]

Rohatinsky and Carney refuse to give up, but may have expended too much energy in the process.
Rohatinsky just moved from 16th to 2nd at mile 11 of the New York City Marathon. Kigen led the pack with a 55:41 split. Abdirahman is in 3rd, followed closely by Kirui.
Carney picked up his pace to move into […]

The men are currently running about 5:05 mile pace. The Kenyans in the elite field are moving up. Wilfred Kigen (KEN) inched out Abdirahman at 6 miles with a split of 30:31. Then Abdirahman passed Kigen around 10 kilometers for a 31:38 split, 3 seconds ahead of Rono and Hosea Rotich (KEN). Kigen fell back […]

Paula Radcliffe continues to look strong and has lead the entire way. Now through 10 miles in 56:25, Radcliffe has a steady trail of elites behind her - with Goucher in second and Wami & Tune trading places between third and fourth.
The single-file pack includes the rest of the favorites except for two-time Olympic […]