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Lead Stories: Sunday, November 23, 2008

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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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

For more news, analysis, interviews, videos, and results from the 2008 Boston Marathon and USA Olympic Women’s Marathon Trials, please visit:

http://boston.thefinalsprint.com/

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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

For more news, analysis, interviews, videos, and results from the 2008 Boston Marathon and USA Olympic Women’s Marathon Trials, please visit:

http://boston.thefinalsprint.com/

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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

For more news, analysis, interviews, videos, and results from the 2008 Boston Marathon and USA Olympic Women’s Marathon Trials, please visit:

http://boston.thefinalsprint.com/

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LIVE at the Boston Marathon: Men hammering through half marathon mark

Posted April 21st, 2008 at 11:10 AM by Jared Markowitz

Section: News & Results, Marathons, Special Features, Live Race Coverage

The lead pack has been whittled to six as the leaders are continuing their torrid pace through the half way point of the 112th Boston Marathon. The half was reached in 1:03:07, well under pace for the course record of 2:07:14 set by Robert Cheruiyot in 2006.

Cheruiyot and Moroccan Abderrahime Bouramdane have been taking most of the pacing duties in the last few miles. The course becomes more difficult in the next few miles, so the men will be tested as they roll towards Heartbreak Hill.

Top Men at 13.1M-Open Race:

1. Robert K Cheruiyot KEN 1:03:07
2. Abderrahime Bouramdane MAR 1:03:07
3. James Kwambai KEN 1:03:07
4. Kasime Adillo ETH 1:03:07
5. Tesfaye Girma ETH 1:03:08
6. James Mwangi Macharia KEN 1:03:08
7. Khalid El Boumlili MAR 1:03:10
8. Gashaw Asfaw ETH 1:03:10
9. Lawrence Saina KEN 1:03:15
10. Christopher Cheboiboch KEN 1:03:21

For more news, analysis, interviews, videos, and results from the 2008 Boston Marathon and USA Olympic Women’s Marathon Trials, please visit:

http://boston.thefinalsprint.com/

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LIVE at the Boston Marathon: Men’s Lead Pack Intact, Moving at 15k

Posted April 21st, 2008 at 10:54 AM by Jared Markowitz

Section: News & Results, Marathons, Live Race Coverage

The men’s lead pack at the 2008 Boston Marathon is taking advantage of the course and conditions to push the pace and assault the course record.

Kenyans Lawrence Saina and Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot have taken many of the pacing responsibilities but the 17 man lead pack is still intact. The last 3 mile splits were 4:42, 4:46, 4:45 and the 15k split was 45:03.

Top Men at 15k:

1. Robert K Cheruiyot KEN 0:45:03
2. Lawrence Saina KEN 0:45:03
3. Tesfaye Girma ETH 0:45:04
4. Timothy Cherigat KEN 0:45:04
5. Kasime Adillo ETH 0:45:04
6. James Kwambai KEN 0:45:04
7. Shadrack Kiplagat KEN 0:45:04
8. Christopher Cheboiboch KEN 0:45:04
9. Abderrahime Bouramdane MAR 0:45:04
10. James Koskei KEN 0:45:04

For more news, analysis, interviews, videos, and results from the 2008 Boston Marathon and USA Olympic Women’s Marathon Trials, please visit:

http://boston.thefinalsprint.com/

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