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Lead Stories: Monday, October 13, 2008

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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NYC Half Marathon: Tola Edges Makau to Win in 1:00:58

Posted July 27th, 2008 at 8:07 AM by Adam Jacobs

Section: News & Results, Marathons, Road Racing

1. Tola, Tadesse (ETH) 1:00:58
2. Makau, Patrick (KEN) 1:00:59
3. Ritzenhein, Dathan (USA) 1:01:38
4. Maiyo, Richard (KEN) 1:01:55
5. Tola, Girma (ETH) 1:02:58
6. Kipsang, William (KEN) 1:03:25
7. Rotich, Hosea (KEN) 1:03:33
8. Ramaala, Hendrick (SA) 1:04:07
9. Beyi, Worku (ETH) 1:04:07
10. Tefera, Demesse (ETH) 1:04:18

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NYC Half Marathon: Pack of 4 Continue to Lead Men Through Mile 5 in 22:53

Posted July 27th, 2008 at 7:22 AM by Adam Jacobs

Section: News & Results, Marathons, Road Racing

The men’s lead pack of four just passed the 5 mile marker in 22:53 at today’s NYC Half-Marathon presented by Nike. The leaders include Tadesse Tola (ETH), Dathan Ritzenhein (USA) and Kenyan compatriots Patrick Makau and Richard Maiyo.

The next pack trails by about 8 seconds and it includes: Girma Tola (ETH), Hosea Rotich (KEN), William Kipsang (KEN), Felix Limo (KEN), Demesse Tefera (ETH) and Worku Beyi (ETH).

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TFS News Briefs: 2/14/2008

Posted February 14th, 2008 at 1:00 PM by Jimmie R. Markham

Section: News & Results, Marathons, Track & Field, TFS News Briefs

Three Sub 2:07 Marathoners Added To Rotterdam Marathon Entry List
Organizers of the Rotterdam Marathon have ensured another fast race in 2008 by adding three sub 2:07 marathoners to the entry list. The three runners, Robert Cheboror, William Kipsang and Joseph Riri, are Kenyans, of course. The race will be held on Sunday, April 13th, 2008.
Read more at: [IAAF]

Another Strong Women’s Field For 2008 Boston Marathon
Boston Marathon organizers have announced that thee of the top women marathoners in the world will be running in the 112th Boston Marathon to be held on April 21st, 2008, the same weekend as the US Women’s Olympic Marathon Trials. Lidiya Grigoryeva, the defending champion, will race 2006 winner Rita Jeptoo and two-time runner-up Jelena Prokopcuka.
Read more at: [Earthtimes, UK]

Maria Mutola Award Created At Pre Classic
Tom Jordan, the meet director at Eugene, Oregon’s Prefontaine Classic, has created a new award to honor the meet’s outstanding athlete. Fittingly, it will be called the Maria Mutola Outstanding Athlete Award. After all, Mutola has won the Pre Classic 800m an astonishing FIFTEEN TIMES!
Read more at: [The Register-Guard, OR]
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Despite Heat, Chelanga and Ominami Excel at Rotterdam Marathon

Posted April 15th, 2007 at 11:00 AM by David Monti

Section: News & Results, Marathons

Joshua Chelanga is a man of iron.

Just eight days after his 34th birthday, the Kenyan athlete won the 27th edition of the Fortis Rotterdam Marathon in 2:08:21 in very high temperatures of over 25°C (77°F). Due to the extreme heat and very sunny conditions, the organizers decided to stop the race after three and one-half hours to protect the runners against health problems.

Chelanga was the only athlete to break 2:10:00, remarkable because of the strength of the field assembled by race director Mario Kadiks (15 men had personal best times below 2:09:00). He was nearly two minutes ahead of runner-up Takayukuki Matsumiya of Japan who ran 2:10:04, breaking his personal best by sixteen seconds. William Kipsang of Kenya came home third in 2:11:04.
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Live @ the NYC Marathon: Newcomer Santos takes lead after 20 miles, most favorites close behind

Posted November 5th, 2006 at 11:43 AM by Adam Jacobs

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

On the men’s side, Marilson Gomes Dos of Brazil has made a strong move and opened up a 12 second lead after 20 miles. This is Santos’ debut marathon and he is certainly trying to make a statement by going out so fast.

The rest of the pack includes most of the favorites, such as: Paul Tergat, Rodgers Rop, Stephen Kiogora, Thomas Nyariki, Youssef Galmin, Daniel Yego and William Kipsang.. They seem to believe that Santos will drop off, as there is plenty of race left to go, and are making no efforts to regain the lead

America’s Meb Keflezighi has dropped off and fallen behind the leaders by more than a minute. However, America still has as shot with newcomer Dathan Ritzenhein only about 17 seconds behind Santos.

FYI - Armstrong looks strong and is nearing First Avenue. Read the rest of this entry »

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