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Lead Stories: Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Munyutu & Komu Set Unique Record at Paris Marathon

Posted April 9th, 2008 at 10:30 AM by David Monti

Section: News & Results, Marathons

It was a good day for Kenyans Simon Munyutu and Martha Komu at last Sunday’s Paris International Marathon. Both athletes set personal best times (2:09:24 for Munyutu and 2:25:33 for Komu), and Komu got her first big marathon win.

But the couple also achieved a unique record, according to veteran marathon statistician Marty Post. Their combined time of 4:34:57 was the fastest ever set by a married couple running in the same marathon.

“Best known previous was 4:41:42 by Odilon Cuahutle (2:18:43) and Madai Perez (2:22:59) at Chicago ‘06,” Post wrote in an e-mail message to Race Results Weekly.
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Volkswagen Prague Marathon releases start list

Posted May 3rd, 2007 at 10:30 AM by David Monti

Section: News & Results, Marathons

The 13th edition of the Volkswagen Prague Marathon will take place on Sunday in the Czech capital, marking the traditional end of the spring marathon season.

Leading the men’s field are Kenyans Joseph Riri (2:06:49 PB) and Daniel Cheribo (2:08:38). Oleksandr Kuzin of Ukraine (2:07:33) is entered, but planning to pace for 28 to 30 km.
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