Hellen Obiri seeks Boston Marathon ‘three-peat’, Sisay Lemma to defend men’s title
22 hours, 18 minutes ago

Hellen Obiri seeks Boston Marathon ‘three-peat’, Sisay Lemma to defend men’s title

The Hindu  

Kenyan Hellen Obiri will pursue a third straight Boston Marathon title in April, the Boston Athletic Association said on Wednesday, while Ethiopian Sisay Lemma will defend his title in a speedy men’s field. Lemma, the fastest in the men’s field with a 2:01:48 personal best, will line up with a formidable Kenyan cohort that includes two-time winner Evans Chebet and last year’s Chicago champion John Korir. “I was very happy after winning the Boston Marathon last year, and in 2025 I know it will be an even bigger challenge to win again,” said Lemma, who missed the Paris Games due to injury. “I was not completely ready at the Valencia Marathon last December, but I will be 100% ready next April because the Boston Marathon is a special event,” he added.

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Ethiopian runners Berhanu, Minsewo will return to defend titles in Mumbai Marathon
1 week, 3 days ago

Ethiopian runners Berhanu, Minsewo will return to defend titles in Mumbai Marathon

The Hindu  

The famed Ethiopian long-distance runners, led by reigning champions Hayle Lemi Berhanu and Aberash Minsewo, will return to defend their titles when the Tata Mumbai Marathon is held in the city on January 19 next year. The 2025 field includes 11 men and six women having their personal best faster than the existing Mumbai Marathon course records. Eritrean Merhawi Kesete, …

Boston Marathon winners hope victories will earn them spot in Paris Olympics
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Boston Marathon winners hope victories will earn them spot in Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

AP Sports Writer — There are two main things to look for when picking an Olympic marathon team: speed and success. “Because of the fast race I ran in Valencia, the time that I got the fastest time, and also the marathon that I won here, right now from all the Ethiopian athletes I’m the fastest,” Lemma said on Tuesday, …

Boston Marathon winners hope victories will earn them spot in Paris Olympics
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Boston Marathon winners hope victories will earn them spot in Paris Olympics

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Because of the fast race …

Boston Marathon 2024 LIVE: Results as Sisay Lemma wins but misses course record
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Boston Marathon 2024 LIVE: Results as Sisay Lemma wins but misses course record

The Independent  

✕ Close Moment 2023 Boston Marathon winners Evans Chebet and Hellen Obiri cut the finish line Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP …

Hellen Obiri claims back-to-back Boston Marathon titles, leading Kenyan women’s podium sweep
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Hellen Obiri claims back-to-back Boston Marathon titles, leading Kenyan women’s podium sweep

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Hellen Obiri’s legs were carrying her closer to Boston, but her mind was thinking about Paris. I’m not going to let this one go,” the two-Olympic medalist recalled thinking still miles away from arriving at the Boston Marathon finish line. Obiri broke away from a large pack late to become the first woman to repeat as Boston Marathon …

Ethiopia’s Sisay Lemma wins Boston Marathon in runaway. Kenya’s Hellen Obiri repeats in women’s race
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Ethiopia’s Sisay Lemma wins Boston Marathon in runaway. Kenya’s Hellen Obiri repeats in women’s race

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Sisay Lemma scorched the first half of the Boston Marathon course on Monday, setting a record pace to build a lead of more than half of a mile. But today I won, so I’ve redeemed myself.” Hellen Obiri defended her title, outkicking Sharon Lokedi on Boylston Street to finish in 2:27:37 and win by eight seconds; two-time Boston …

Dominic Ngeno, Stacy Ndiwa celebrate after winning 2024 L.A. Marathon
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Dominic Ngeno, Stacy Ndiwa celebrate after winning 2024 L.A. Marathon

LA Times  

Upon breaking the tape on a pristine St. Patrick’s Day morning in the City of Angels, Dominic Ngeno dropped to his knees and kissed the ground in celebration of winning the 39th Los Angeles Marathon. Ethiopian Markos Geneti set the L.A. Marathon men’s record of 2:06:35 in 2011, but Sunday was about the Kenyans — Ngeno, Kiplimo and Stacy Ndiwa, …

Kenya’s Edwin Kiptoo wins Athens Marathon in a course record of 2:10:34
1 year, 1 month ago

Kenya’s Edwin Kiptoo wins Athens Marathon in a course record of 2:10:34

The Hindu  

Kenya’s Edwin Kiptoo has won the 40th Athens Marathon in a course-record time of 2 hours, 10 minutes and 34 seconds. As Kiptoo was crossing the finish line, about 100 people in Athens’ Panathenaic stadium unfurled a banner saying “Free Palestine” and waved Palestinian flags. Soukaina Atanane of Morocco won the women’s race in 2:31:52, good for 19th overall; Kenya’s …

Tamirat Tola sets NYC Marathon course record to win men’s race; Hellen Obiri takes women’s title
1 year, 2 months ago

Tamirat Tola sets NYC Marathon course record to win men’s race; Hellen Obiri takes women’s title

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Tamirat Tola wasn’t thinking about breaking the New York City Marathon course record as he was running by himself in Central Park for the last few miles of the race. From left, second place finisher Albert Korir of Kenya, first place finisher Tamirat Tola, of Ethiopia, and third place finisher Shura Kitata, also from Ethiopia, pose after …

Tola sets NYC Marathon course record to win men's race; Hellen Obiri of Kenya takes women's title
1 year, 2 months ago

Tola sets NYC Marathon course record to win men's race; Hellen Obiri of Kenya takes women's title

The Independent  

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Boston Marathon 2023: Chebet defends men’s title, Kipchoge sixth; Obiri takes women’s crown
1 year, 8 months ago

Boston Marathon 2023: Chebet defends men’s title, Kipchoge sixth; Obiri takes women’s crown

The Hindu  

Defending champion Evans Chebet of Kenya won the Boston Marathon again on Monday, surging to the front at Heartbreak Hill to spoil the much-anticipated debut of world record holder Eliud Kipchoge and win in 2 hours, 5 minutes, 54 seconds. Follow RCB vs CSK IPL 2023 Live Score Hellen Obiri, a two-time Olympic silver medalist in the 5,000 meters, won …

Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich, Benson Kipruto cruise to victory in Chicago Marathon
2 years, 2 months ago

Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich, Benson Kipruto cruise to victory in Chicago Marathon

The Hindu  

Kenyan Ruth Chepngetich defended her Chicago Marathon title in a dominant display on Sunday, breaking the tape in two hours 14 minutes and 18 seconds, as her compatriot Benson Kipruto cruised to victory in the men’s race in 2:04:24. “Next year I’m ready to come back again.” American Emily Sisson finished second in 2:18:29 and Kenyan Vivian Jerono Kiplagat third. …

Boston Marathon: Benson Kipruto, Diana Kipyogei ensure yet another Kenyan sweep
3 years, 2 months ago

Boston Marathon: Benson Kipruto, Diana Kipyogei ensure yet another Kenyan sweep

Firstpost  

Benson Kipruto and Diana Kipyogei completed a Kenyan sweep — the eighth since 2000 at the world’s oldest and most prestigious 26.2-miler, which moved from its traditional spring date for the first time in its 125-year history Boston: With fall foliage replacing the blooming daffodils and mylar blankets sharing space with masks, the pandemic-delayed Boston Marathon returned Monday after a …

Lemma wins London Marathon, off podium as COVID precaution
3 years, 3 months ago

Lemma wins London Marathon, off podium as COVID precaution

Associated Press  

LONDON — Sisay Lemma won the London Marathon for the first time on Sunday but was kept off the podium due to coronavirus protocols. There were Swiss winners of the wheelchair races with Marcel Hug claiming his third men’s title in London, while Manuela Schär triumphed for the second time in the women’s race. It was the first full-scale staging …

Kenyan champ Masai targets Boston Marathon
5 years ago

Kenyan champ Masai targets Boston Marathon

China Daily  

NAIROBI - Toronto Marathon champion Magdalyne Masai has set her eyes on running in Boston against biggest stars as she eyes to conquer the big-city marathon. However, it is the challenge of Boston Marathon that Masai, a former world cross country bronze medalist, is keen to conquer in 2020. The younger sister of former World 10,000m champion Linet Masai won …

World Athletic Championship: Kenya’s Hellen Obiri to compete in 5k, 10K
5 years, 4 months ago

World Athletic Championship: Kenya’s Hellen Obiri to compete in 5k, 10K

The Hindu  

Kenyan middle-distance champion Hellen Obiri will compete in both the 5k and 10k races at the IAAF World Athletics Championships in Doha next month. Obiri, 29, the current world 5,000m champion, aims to become one of the rare athletes to win over both distances at the same event. “I know that this is a big task but I am going …

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