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You Can Still Watch the Boston Marathon On-Demand
Posted April 25th, 2008 at 9:15 AM by David Monti
Section: News & Results, Marathons
If you were unable to watch last Monday’s Boston Marathon, you can still watch it at http://www.wcsn.com. In fact, the entire broadcast of the race will be archived there for 12 months, race organizers announced today. There is no charge for viewing this video, thanks to sponsorship support from adidas, an official race sponsor, and MarathonGuide.com.
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In Boston Cheruiyot Defends & Tune Wins Dramatic Sprint
Posted April 21st, 2008 at 6:00 PM by David Monti
Section: News & Results, Marathons
Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot won his fourth Boston Marathon and Dire Tune her first in a memorable 112th edition of America’s oldest and most historic marathon race.
Cheruiyot, the 29 year-old Kenyan who is the reigning World Marathon Majors champion, made a run at his own course record, leading a pack of six through the half-way in a brisk 1:03:07. Compatriots James Kwambai and James Mwangi Macharia joined him along with Moroccan Abderrahime Bouramdane and Ethiopians Kasime Adillo and Tesfaye Girma.
“As usual the course was very difficult and I tried to push harder this year to achieve my personal goal of running a 2:07,” said Cheruiyot.
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2008 World Marathon Majors Series Continues With Boston Marathon
Posted April 21st, 2008 at 1:31 PM by Adam Jacobs
Section: News & Results, Marathons, Special Features, Live Race Coverage
The 2008 World Marathon Majors (WMM) series continued today with the crowning of the men’s and women’s champions at the 112th running of the Boston Marathon. The inaugural WMM men’s champion Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot of Kenya moved into second place in the 2007-08 series championship in becoming the youngest four-time Boston Marathon champion. Ethiopia’s Dire Tune added her name to the series leaderboard in the closest women’s finish in the history of the race.
Martin Lel of Kenya and Irina Mikitenko of Germany both earned 25 points in winning last week’s Flora London Marathon, the first of six races in the series in 2008. The next points races in the 2007-08 series will be the Olympic Marathons this August in Beijing. At the conclusion of the two-year series this fall, the male and female point leaders will each be awarded $500,000.
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LIVE at the Boston Marathon: 7-time Tour de France Winner Lance Armstrong Finishes in 2:50:58
Posted April 21st, 2008 at 12:49 PM by Jared Markowitz
Section: Special Features, Live Race Coverage
Seven time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong has finished his first Boston Marathon in a very respectable 2:50:58, good for 488th place overall. Lance reached the halfway split in a conservative 1:26:52 before running an impressive negative split on the hilly second half of the course. The effort was Armstrong’s third marathon and followed his 2:46:43 clocking in New York this fall.
Leading up to this race Armstrong was a bit apprehensive, noting a lack of training and a few nagging injuries. Nonetheless his performance was solid and bodes well for his planned attempt at 2:30 this fall in New York. Lance ran Boston to raise money for his Lance Armstrong Foundation, a charitable organization that actively contributes to cancer research.
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LIVE at the Boston Marathon: Cheruiyot Wins 112th Boston Marathon; Matches Bill Rodgers with 4 Boston Wins
Posted April 21st, 2008 at 12:09 PM by Jared Markowitz
Section: News & Results, Marathons, Special Features, Live Race Coverage
Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot has won the 112th Boston Marathon in a blistering time of 2:07:46. It is his third consecutive Boston victory and fourth overall, matching the legendary Bill Rodgers. Cheruiyot used a brisk early pace and a monstrous surge in the Newton Hills to pull away from the field and run unchallenged to the finish. He fell just short of his of 2:07:14 course record (set in 2006) but still earned a convincing victory. With the win, the inaugural World Marathon Majors champ likely clinched a spot on the Kenyan Olympic marathon team this summer.
Several other men took advantage of the outstanding conditions and boisterous crowds to post incredible times. Morocco claimed the next two spots with Abderrahime Bouramdane finishing second in 2:09:04 and Khalid El Boumlili claiming third in 2:10:35. Ethiopians Gashaw Asfaw and Kasime Adillo rounded out the top 5 in 2:10:47 and 2:12:24, respectively. 2004 champion Timothy Cherigat finished sixth in 2:14:13 and was followed by countrymen Christopher Chebioboch (2:14:47), James Kwambai (2:15:52), and James Koskei (2:15:52). American Nicholas A. Arciniaga rounded out the top 10 with a stellar 2:16:13 finish.
Many people are still out on the course (including 7 time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong) so stay tuned for continuing coverage from thefinalsprint.com!
Top Male Finishers:
1. Robert K Cheruiyot KEN 2:07:46
2. Abderrahime Bouramdane MAR 2:09:04
3. Khalid El Boumlili MAR 2:10:35
4. Gashaw Asfaw ETH 2:10:47
5. Kasime Adillo ETH 2:12:24
6. Timothy Cherigat KEN 2:14:13
7. Christopher Cheboiboch KEN 2:14:47
8. James Kwambai KEN 2:15:52
9. James Koskei KEN 2:16:07
10. Nicholas A. Arciniaga USA 2:16:13
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LIVE at the Boston Marathon: 22-yr old Dire Tune Wins Closest Boston Marathon in History
Posted April 21st, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Adam Jacobs
Section: News & Results, Marathons, Special Features, Live Race Coverage
In the closest race in the 112 year history of the Boston Marathon, 22-yr old Dire Tune of Ethiopia defeated Russia’s 25-yr old stallion Alevtina Bikitimrova. Tune crossed the line in 2:25:21 and became the youngest Boston champion since 21-yr old American Joan Benoit Samuelson won the race in 1979.
Tune and Biktimirova traded the lead in dramatic fashion throughout the final 800m with each matching then other’s surge just when you thought they were done. Tune ultimately proved to be too strong as she took off with 100m to go, finished 2 seconds ahead of Biktimrova, and collapsed after breaking the tape.
Rita Jeptoo, the 2007 Boston Marathon Champion, finished third in a time of 2:26:34, over a minute behind Biktimirova. Latvia’s Jelena Prokopcuka came in fourth in 2:28:12 while Ethiopia’s Askale Tafa Magarsa rounded out the top five in 2:29:48. Defending champion Lidiya Grigoryeva was part of the lead pack for the first half of the race but eventually faded to finish ninth in 2:35:37. Top American honors went to Ashley Anklam who ran 2:48:43 to finish an impressive 15th in a race where many top Americans were absent due to yesterday’s Olympic Marathon Trials.
Top Female Finishers:
1. Dire Tune ETH 2:25:25
2. Alevtina Biktimirova RUS 2:25:27
3. Rita Jeptoo KEN 2:26:34
4. Jelena Prokopcuka LAT 2:28:12.
5. Askale Tafa Magarsa ETH 2:29:48
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LIVE at the Boston Marathon: Cheruiyot Dominant at 35k
Posted April 21st, 2008 at 11:54 AM by Jared Markowitz
Section: Special Features, Live Race Coverage
The 112th Boston Marathon has become a showdown between Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot and the clock as he continues to attack his own course record. He has built a 30 second lead through 35k on Abderrahime Bouramdane who is himself having a fantastic day. Kasime Adillo and James Kwambai are in third and fourth, well back of the top two.
Top Men at 35K-Open Race:
1. Robert K Cheruiyot KEN 1:45:01
2. Abderrahime Bouramdane MAR 1:45:31
3. Kasime Adillo ETH 1:46:15
4. James Kwambai KEN 1:46:52
5. Khalid El Boumlili MAR 1:47:35
6. Gashaw Asfaw ETH 1:47:57
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LIVE at the Boston Marathon: Tune, Biktimrova battle through final 3.2 miles in extremely close race
Posted April 21st, 2008 at 11:50 AM by Adam Jacobs
Section: News & Results, Marathons, Special Features, Live Race Coverage
Tune and Biktimirova a 5:12 mile between 22 and 23, and they continue to run essentially stide-by-side as they head towards the 24 mike mark.
Tune looks more comfortable than Bikitimirova at this point, and most believe the young Ethiopian also has better finishing speed. Therefore, Biktimrova needs to find a way to either make a move or hang with Tune and the legendary Ethiopian kick.
The next closest elite woman is Rita Jeptoo and she is almost 1:30 behind.
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LIVE at the Boston Marathon: It’s Biktimirova and Tune in front
Posted April 21st, 2008 at 11:48 AM by Jared Markowitz
Section: News & Results, Marathons, Special Features, Live Race Coverage
The battle is still raging up front in the women’s race at the 2008 BAA Boston Marathon. Alevtina Biktimirova and Dire Tune are battling back and forth, trading the lead in what has become an epic struggle through 22 miles. They both look strong- this is going to be a great finish!
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LIVE at the Boston Marathon: Cheruiyot breaks away!
Posted April 21st, 2008 at 11:37 AM by Jared Markowitz
Section: News & Results, Marathons, Special Features, Live Race Coverage
Robert K. Cheruiyot has taken charge of the 112th Boston Marathon, surging away from the lead pack near the 18 mile mark and quickly gapping the field.
The Champ looks strong and has a great chance to smash his own course record and serve notice to the rest of the world that he is ready for this summer’s Olympic Games. His last 5k was run in a remarkable 14:47 on hilly terrain. Behind Cheruiyot, Abderrahime Bouramdane and James Kwambai are staging an epic battle for second place while Kasime Adillo is trying to hold on.
Top Men at 30K-Open Race:
1. Robert K Cheruiyot KEN 1:29:32
2. Abderrahime Bouramdane MAR 1:29:43
3. James Kwambai KEN 1:29:45
4. Kasime Adillo ETH 1:29:49
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- LIVE at the Boston Marathon: Women begin to pick it up; Hit 10k in 34:50
The pack of leading women are all over the place and have run scattered over the width of the road for over the last miel. Currently, Askale Tafa Maagarsa and Magdaline Chemjor of Ethiopia have taken the lead; reaching the 10k mark in 34:50. Pre-Race Favorites Prokopcuka, Jeptoo and Grigoryeva are right on […]
- LIVE at the Boston Marathon: Elite women hit the brakes, running the fifth mile in 5:55
After 5 miles, all of the favorites are in the lead pack for the elite women. They reached the 5 mile mark in 28:09; running the last mile in an uncharacteristically slow 5:55 as then women all seemed hesitant to push the pace or attempt a serious move.
Latvia’s Jelena Prokopcuka led or he first […] - LIVE at the Boston Marathon: Prokopcuka leads at 5k with other contenders in tow
This year’s Boston Marathon women’s race is already resembling last year’s edition (sans the awful weather). Under clear skies and cool temperatures, Latvia’s Jelena Prokopcuka (Pictured) is leading the pack through 5k, which was reached in 17:09.
Last year she led almost the entire race in windy, rainy conditions before being passed at the […] - LIVE at the Boston Marathon: Elite Women Are Off!
The elite women are off; crossing the start line at 9:35 am and beginning their 26.2 mile journey through the Boston Marathon!
All eyes are on the pre-race favorites, such as defending champion Lidiya Grigoryeva, former champion Rita Jeptoo, two-time Boston runner-up and two-time ING New York City Marathon champion Jelena Prokopcuka, and former Boston champion […] - LIVE at the Boston Marathon: TV Broadcast, Streaming Video and Live Coverage
Running fans: Today you are in luck as there will be unprecedented coverage of today’s Boston Marathon!
Please visit boston.thefinalsprint.com for TheFinalSprint.com’s LIVE, textual updates, analysis, recaps, results, athletes interviews, and press conference videos.
Viewers in the United States are able to watch the television broadcast of the Boston Marathon on the Versus channel.
In addition, you can […] - LIVE at the Boston Marathon: Race Day Weather Forecast
Right now, with less than an hour before the wheelchair field kicks off the 2008 Boston Marathon, it is 47 degrees Fahrenheit and mostly cloudy; ideal weather conditions for today’s race.
According to weather.com, today’s forecast is: “Mostly cloudy. High 62F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph.”For more news, analysis, interviews, videos, and results […]
- LIVE at the Boston Marathon: Race Start Times
The following are the official start times for this morning’s Boston Marathon:
9:25 a.m. - Wheelchair Division Start
9:35 a.m. - Elite Women’s Start
10:00 a.m. - Elite Men & Wave 1 Start
10:30 a.m. - Wave 2 StartFor more news, analysis, interviews, videos, and results from the 2008 Boston Marathon and USA Olympic Women’s Marathon Trials, please visit: […]
- Boston Marathon 2008:
Elite Men’s PreviewThe 2008 edition of the Boston Marathon will feature the return of many of last year’s top finishers as well several newcomers who could factor heavily into the outcome. Defending champion Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot will be trying to win his third straight Boston Marathon and fourth overall, both of which would tie records. […]
- Boston Marathon 2008:
Elite Women’s PreviewThe Women’s race at the 2008 Boston Marathon will feature two former champions and a host of strong challengers. Both 2006 champion Rita Jeptoo (Kenya), and 2007 champion Lidiya Grigoryeva (Russia) will be back shooting for their second Boston title. They will be challenged by two-time New York winner and Boston runner-up Jelena […]
- Boston Marathon Boosts Prize Money for 2008
Winning the Boston Marathon just got 50% sweeter.
At next Monday’s 112th running of America’s oldest marathon, the male and female winners will receive $150,000, a hefty boost over last year’s $100,000 payment. Thanks to the sponsorship of John Hancock Financial, the Boston champions will now receive the largest prize money check of the five […]
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