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Lead Stories: Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Alone For Nearly Three Years, Petrova Runs for Her Daughters

Posted April 10th, 2008 at 10:51 AM by David Monti

Section: News & Results, Marathons

Nearly 40, Lyudmila Petrova isn’t expected to win Sunday’s Flora London Marathon. A mother of two teenagers and the former Russian record holder for the marathon, she never imagined she would still be running competitively at this age.

“I would probably have stepped out of the runner and learn English and be a sports manager,” she said today in an interview, alternating between Russian and English with the help of a translator.

But on July 7, 2005, a Thursday, just past 7:00 a.m., her life was changed forever. Her husband, Sergey Petrov, was driving a new car he had bought in the United States from the port in Helsinki to Cheboksary where he and Petrova lived. As he neared the end of the multi-day, 1000 mile drive (he was only about 150 miles from home) he lost control of the car, crashing into the car in front of him at a high rate of speed.
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Note on the News: Gharib OK After Serious Car Accident

Posted December 29th, 2007 at 2:55 PM by David Monti

Section: News & Results, Marathons

French language wire services are reporting that two-time world marathon champion, Jaouad Gharib, was OK after being involved in a serious car accident in Morocco. The accident took place on Dec. 21, on the road between Meknès and Khénifra where the athlete was driving to visit his family for a holiday. His 4×4 flipped, causing mostly minor injuries.

You can read the story here (in French). Thanks to Carole Fuchs for pointing out the story, and we wish Jaouad a speedy recovery and return to training.

http://fr.allafrica.com/stories/200712240844.html

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Make It Happen Fund:
You can now contribute to Jenny Crain’s recovery

Posted August 28th, 2007 at 6:17 PM by David Monti

Section: News & Results, Marathons

You can contribute to USA marathoner Jenny Crain’s recovery through a special fund which has been set up to assist her. Donations are being accepted at the following address:

Jenny Crain—Make It Happen Fund
c/o M&I Bank—Mail 098-9120
Attn: Cathy Haukedahl
651 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55402

Or you can also visit any M&I Bank and let the teller know you would like to contribute to the Jenny Crain—Make It Happen Fund. To find an M&I Bank, visit http://www.mibank.com.

We continue to pray for Jenny’s swift and complete recovery.

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Hospital Official: Jenny Crain still in NICU, critical condition

Posted August 23rd, 2007 at 10:24 AM by Adam Jacobs

Section: News & Results, Marathons

According to a Froedtert Hospital official, U.S. marathoner Jenny Crain remains in critical condition and is being closely monitored and cared for by physicians in the Neuro Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Jenny, a young, beautiful and talented athlete, was tragically hit by a car yesterday in the midst of one of her regular training runs in the Milwaukee, WI.

As per the plethora of email request that have come in over the last 24 hours, TheFinalSprint.com will do our best to provide regular updates on her condition and pass along any new information when it becomes available.

Please keep Jenny in your thoughts and join us in praying for her full and speedy recovery.

For more information on where to send flowers, cards, and other sentiments, please click here.

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American marathoner Jenny Crain struck by car

Posted August 22nd, 2007 at 11:13 AM by David Monti

Section: News & Results, Marathons

U.S. marathoner Jenny Crain was struck by a car while on a training run and is in critical condition, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. You can read the story by clicking here and/or by going to www.jsonline.com

Jenny is a longtime friend and I would ask you to please join me in praying for a swift recovery for her. If you would like to send a card of flowers, here is the address:

Jenny Crain
c/o Froedtert Hospital
Attn: NICU and/or Atten: Family Center
9200 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI, 53226

If you have further inquiries and/or want more information, please…
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