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Boston Marathon 2008
You Can Still Watch the Boston Marathon On-Demand
By David Monti
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 ...
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04/25/2008 at 9:15 AM

In Boston Cheruiyot Defends & Tune Wins Dramatic Sprint
By David Monti
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 ...
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04/21/2008 at 6:00 PM

2008 World Marathon Majors Series Continues With Boston Marathon
By Adam Jacobs
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 ...
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04/21/2008 at 1:31 PM

LIVE at the Boston Marathon: 7-time Tour de France Winner Lance Armstrong Finishes in 2:50:58
By Jared Markowitz
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 ...
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04/21/2008 at 12:49 PM

LIVE at the Boston Marathon: Cheruiyot Wins 112th Boston Marathon; Matches Bill Rodgers with 4 Boston Wins
By Jared Markowitz
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 ...
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04/21/2008 at 12:09 PM

Previous Boston Coverage
LIVE at the Boston Marathon: 22-yr old Dire Tune Wins Closest Boston Marathon in History
04/21/2008 at 12:00 PM

LIVE at the Boston Marathon: Cheruiyot Dominant at 35k
04/21/2008 at 11:54 AM

LIVE at the Boston Marathon: Tune, Biktimrova battle through final 3.2 miles in extremely close race
04/21/2008 at 11:50 AM

LIVE at the Boston Marathon: It’s Biktimirova and Tune in front
04/21/2008 at 11:48 AM

LIVE at the Boston Marathon: Cheruiyot breaks away!
04/21/2008 at 11:37 AM

LIVE at the Boston Marathon: Biktimirova, Tune battle it out through 20 miles in two-woman race
04/21/2008 at 11:32 AM

LIVE at the Boston Marathon: Men FLYING through 15 miles
04/21/2008 at 11:16 AM

LIVE at the Boston Marathon: Pack of four pull ahead of Prokopcuka; Tear through Mile 18
04/21/2008 at 11:15 AM

LIVE at the Boston Marathon: Prokopcuka back in front; Pack begins to spread out
04/21/2008 at 11:12 AM

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KATE O'NEILL: Official Blog
Kate O’Neill: Re-living Childhood at Red Robin
(Elite Athlete Blog Entry 12)
By Kate O'Neill
Hi, this is Kate O'Neill and welcome to my blog in TFS's Elite Athlete Blog Series. Bookmark kateoneill.thefinalsprint.com and check back every other Monday for my latest ...
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07/07/2008 at 10:41 AM

Kate O’Neill:
Personal Fulfillment
(Elite Athlete Blog Entry 11)
06/23/2008 at 7:58 PM

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USA Olympic Team Trials:
Women's Marathon
Negative and Even Splitters in Olympic Trials Marathon Deserve “Runner Know Thyself” Award
By Jimmie R. Markham
Of the 124 women who finished the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Women's Marathon, only 4 had negative splits. The most notable one, of course, was Deena Kastor who ran the second half of her race 2.28% faster than the first ...
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04/21/2008 at 5:00 PM

The Fan’s Perspective on the USA Olympic Women’s Trials Marathon
By Jesse Squire
I’m a new contributor to The Final Sprint. Most of my writing has been at my blog under the moniker of “The Track & Field Superfan”, and that’s the perspective I’ll bring ...
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04/20/2008 at 6:15 PM

With Comeback Run, Kastor Wins Olympic Trials Marathon
By David Monti
Keeping her cool after Magdalena Lewy-Boulet had built up a one minute and 56 second lead through the 14th mile, Olympic bronze medalist Deena Kastor zipped through the second half to win today's USA Olympic Team Trials - ...
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04/20/2008 at 12:08 PM

U.S. Olympic Team Trials- Women’s Marathon Recap
By Jared Markowitz
The 2008 Olympic Trials- Women's Marathon exceeded expectations in almost every possible way. On a crisp, sunny Boston morning Deena Kastor thrilled the multitude of running fans who packed the downtown criterium course with a come from behind victory over heroic front runner ...
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04/20/2008 at 10:45 AM

Kastor Powers Away From Lewy-Boulet and Wins the US Women’s Olympic Trials Marathon
By Jimmie R. Markham
With less than 6 miles to go in the 2008 USA Women's Olympic Marathon Trials, Magdalena Lewy-Boulet couldn't have any way of knowing this, but Deena Kastor was trying to reel her in. She was now only 70 seconds back. ...
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04/20/2008 at 10:33 AM

Previous Olympic Women's
Marathon Trials Coverage
Kastor Wins, Lewy Boulet Second, Russell Third
04/20/2008 at 10:30 AM

Magdalena Lewy Boulet still leads with one loop to go
04/20/2008 at 9:56 AM

Kastor breaks away from chase pack but Lewy Boulet maintains lead
04/20/2008 at 9:42 AM

Kastor Tries To Bridge The Gap on Lewy-Boulet
04/20/2008 at 9:33 AM

Lewy Boulet lengthens lead through halfway split
04/20/2008 at 9:18 AM

Lewy-Boulet Maintains Huge Lead, Kastor Breaks Away From Pack
04/20/2008 at 9:03 AM

Lewy-Boulet Continues To Open Gap In Olympic Trials Marathon
04/20/2008 at 9:01 AM

Lewy Boulet Continues to Lead at 10 miles
04/20/2008 at 9:00 AM

Lewy Boulet leads, tight pack about a minute back at 6 miles
04/20/2008 at 8:45 AM

Click here for more of TFS's Coverage of the U.S. Olympic Women's Marathon Trials.
Elite Athlete Profiles: Olympic Marathon Trials
Olympic Marathon Trials ‘08:
Elite Athlete Profile:
DEENA KASTOR
By thefinalsprint.com
As Deena Drossin she first attracted attention as a high school freshman when she finished 11th in the Kinney National Cross Country Championships. Her extensive performance portfolio now includes 24 U.S. national titles in cross country, ...
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04/12/2008 at 6:22 AM

Olympic Marathon Trials ‘08:
Elite Athlete Profile:
KATE O’NEIL
04/12/2008 at 6:17 AM

Olympic Marathon Trials ‘08:
Elite Athlete Profile:
ELVA DRYER
04/12/2008 at 6:10 AM

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The Final Sprint Podcast
TFS Running Podcast 156: Marathoner Peter Gilmore on How the Economic Crisis Affects Elite U.S. Runners

Today I’m joined by Peter Gilmore; a well respected U.S. marathoner who runs for Team MarathonGuide.com. Gilmore, who has a marathon PR of …

TFS Running Podcast 155:
NYC Marathon Teleconference with Kara Goucher and Abdi Abdirahman

Welcome to a special episode of TheFinalSprint.com Running Podcast featuring the 2008 ING New York City Marathon. Today we present a teleconference interview (courtesy …

TFS ElectionCast 2008:
USA Track & Field Presidential Candidate DEE JENSEN

Welcome to the third and final episode in TheFinalSprint.com Running Podcast’s special-edition series: “TFS ElectionCast 2008: Interviews …

TFS ElectionCast 2008:
USATF Presidential Candidate STEPHANIE HIGHTOWER

Welcome to the second of three episodes in TheFinalSprint.com Running Podcast’s special-edition series: “TFS ElectionCast 2008: Interviews With The USATF Presidential Candidates”. This series will introduce you …


TFS Elite Athlete Blog Series
Nick Symmonds:
Post-Collegiate Running
(Elite Athlete Blog Entry 24)

Welcome to the official blog of middle-distance track star and 2008 U.S. Olympian Nick Symmonds. Be sure …

Sara & Ryan Hall:
Our Fall Adventures - Part 1
(Elite Athlete Blog Entry 18)

Welcome to the official blog of U.S. middle-distance runner Sara Hall. Sara’s list of running accolades include being a former NCAA All- American at Stanford, the 2006 USA 5K road champion, and …

Jon Rankin: Being Human
(Elite Athlete Blog Entry 20)

Welcome to the official blog of rising U.S. track & field star Jon Rankin; the inaugural member of The …

Nick Symmonds:
Building the Base
(Elite Athlete Blog Entry 23)

Welcome to the official blog of middle-distance track star and 2008 U.S. Olympian Nick Symmonds. Be sure …

Sara Hall: Back to Training, Chicago and Off to Zambia
(Elite Athlete Blog Entry 17)

Welcome to the official blog of U.S. middle-distance runner Sara Hall. Sara’s list of running accolades include being …

ESPN The Magazine Highlights Symmonds Training Blog

The most recent blog entry published on TheFinalSprint.com by 2008 U.S. Olympian Nick Symmonds is featured in a new article on the …

Nick Symmonds: Preparing for Indoor Track & My Base Training Regimen
(Elite Athlete Blog Entry 22)

Welcome to the official blog of middle-distance track star and 2008 U.S. Olympian Nick Symmonds. Be sure …

Dathan Ritzenehin:
Back To Boulder
(Elite Athlete Blog Entry 14)

Welcome to the official blog of top U.S. distance runner Dathan Ritzenhein! Check back …

Nick Symmonds: Season’s End
(Elite Athlete Blog Entry 21)

Welcome to the official blog of middle-distance track star and 2008 U.S. Olympian Nick Symmonds. Be sure …