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Cheruiyot, Grigoryeva Earn 2008 Chicago Marathon Titles

Posted October 12th, 2008 at 11:34 AM by Adam Jacobs

Section: News & Results, Marathons

Evans Cheruiyot, who debuted at the marathon distance only last year, became the 6th straight Kenyan to win the Bank of America Chicago Marathon Sunday. Running away from fellow Kenyan David Mandago with less than two-miles from the finish, Cheruiyot broke the tape in 2 hours, 6 minutes, 25 seconds.

Lidiya Grigoryeva of Russia, 34, the 2007 Boston champion, took command of the women’s race in the 21st mile and went on to win the title in 2:27.17.Russian compatriot Alevtina Biktimova was the runner-up.

Cheruiyot, 26, now is 2-for-2 since moving up to the marathon a year ago. He won at Milan last December in 2:09.16.

Mandago was second in 2:07:37.
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Grigoryeva is Victorius at 2008 Chicago Marathon

Posted October 12th, 2008 at 11:27 AM by Adam Jacobs

Section: News & Results, Marathons

1 Grigoryeva, Lidiya 2:27:17 (RUS)
2 Biktimirova, Alevtina 2:29:32 (RUS)
3 Shimahara, Kiyoko 2:30:19 (JPN)
4 Tomescu-Dita, Constantina 2:30:57 (ROM)
5 Davila, Desiree 2:31:33 (USA)

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Evans Cheruiyot Shatters PR, Makes Statement with Chicago Marathon Victory

Posted October 12th, 2008 at 11:00 AM by Adam Jacobs

Section: News & Results, Marathons

1 Cheruiyot, Evans 2:06:25 (KEN)
2 Mandago, David 2:07:37 (KEN)
3 Cherigat, Timothy 2:11:39 (KEN)
4 Korir, Wesley K. 2:13:53
5 Lauret, Martin 2:15:10 (NED)
6 Mutai, Emmanuel 2:15:36 (KEN)
7 Reneau, Mike 2:16:20 (USA)
8 Kipsang, William 2:16:41 (KEN)
9 Njenga, Daniel 2:17:33 (KEN)
10 Limo, Richard 2:18:48 (KEN)

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How to Watch Today’s Chicago Marathon on TV, via Internet

Posted October 12th, 2008 at 8:45 AM by Adam Jacobs

Section: News & Results, Marathons, Columns, What To Watch

Catch all the action of the 2008 Bank of America Chicago Marathon live on TV, radio and the Web:

NBC 5 Chicago
NBC 5 News coverage begins at 6 a.m. followed by live on-air and on-line coverage of the 2008 Bank of America Chicago Marathon from 7 to 11 a.m.

The Score Sportsradio 670 AM
On race day, The Score Sportsradio 670 AM will bring you all the race action live. Tune into 670 AM to catch the live broadcast from 7 to 11 a.m.

Universal Sports
Watch the Bank of America Chicago Marathon live webcast from 7 to 11 a.m. and on-demand at universalsports.com. This online broadcast and on-demand video coverage of the Chicago Marathon is brought to you by MarathonGuide.com. MarathonGuide.com also sponsored the 2008 Boston and Berlin Marathon webcasts, and will sponsor similar coverage for the ING New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 2, 2008.

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