Jepkosgei wins NYC in 1st marathon, Kamworor takes men’s
5 years, 2 months ago

Jepkosgei wins NYC in 1st marathon, Kamworor takes men’s

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Joyciline Jepkosgei arrived in New York with a modest goal for her first marathon ever. Jepkosgei upset four-time champion Mary Keitany to win the New York City Marathon on Sunday with a historic debut seven seconds off the course record. “But I was trying my best to do it and to make it and to finish strong.” The 25-year-old Jepkosgei holds the world record in the half-marathon but had never run a 26.2-mile race before. He inspired me to win that race.” Kamworor, also the world record holder in the half-marathon, is the 10th multi-time winner in New York. Romanchuk held off Hug by one second for the second straight year, crossing the finish line 1:37:24 England’s David Weir and American Aaron Pike were also within 10 seconds.

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New York City Marathon attended by 50,000 people as Kenyan and Dutch runners win race
2 months, 1 week ago

New York City Marathon attended by 50,000 people as Kenyan and Dutch runners win race

The Independent  

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New York City Marathon: 1million spectators line streets to watch 50,000 runners tackle 26.2 mile course
2 months, 1 week ago

New York City Marathon: 1million spectators line streets to watch 50,000 runners tackle 26.2 mile course

Daily Mail  

Spectators lined the streets of New York on Sunday to cheer on the thousands of runners taking part in the city's iconic marathon. Around 50,000 people will weave their way through the five boroughs of New York, from Staten Island to Central Park, in one of the year's most anticipated events. Spectators line the streets of Brooklyn to support runners …

Kenya's Sheila Chepkirui wins the women's race at the New York City Marathon
2 months, 1 week ago

Kenya's Sheila Chepkirui wins the women's race at the New York City Marathon

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After 4 attempts, Abdi Nageeye wins the NYC marathon
2 months, 1 week ago

After 4 attempts, Abdi Nageeye wins the NYC marathon

NPR  

After 4 attempts, Abdi Nageeye wins the NYC marathon toggle caption Timothy A. Clary/Getty Images Abdi Nageeye, 35, from the Netherlands, claimed victory in the men’s race of the New York City Marathon on Sunday with a time of 2:07:39. toggle caption Sarah Stier/Getty Images Meanwhile, in her New York City Marathon debut, Sheila Chepkirui, 33, from Kenya, finished first …

Dutchman Nageeye Triumphs in Thrilling NYC Marathon Men's Race
2 months, 1 week ago

Dutchman Nageeye Triumphs in Thrilling NYC Marathon Men's Race

CNN  

The Netherlands' Abdi Nageeye won the men's race at the New York City Marathon, edging out 2022 winner Evans Chebet in a thrilling sprint finish. Kenya's Sheila Chepkirui emerged victorious in the women's race, defeating her compatriot Hellen Obiri in a photo finish. In the wheelchair races, USA's Daniel Romanchuk secured his first win since 2019, while Britain's David Weir …

Tola and Obiri Aim to Repeat as NYC Marathon Champions
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Tola and Obiri Aim to Repeat as NYC Marathon Champions

Associated Press  

Defending New York City Marathon champions Tamirat Tola and Hellen Obiri are looking to be the first repeat winners in nearly a decade. Tola will have to beat a stellar field that includes past winners Geoffrey Kamworor, Albert Korir, and Evans Chebet. Obiri is trying to become the first woman to win consecutive races since Mary Keitany of Kenya won …

Olympics marathon results: Times in full as Tamirat Tola wins and Eliud Kipchoge fails to finish
5 months ago

Olympics marathon results: Times in full as Tamirat Tola wins and Eliud Kipchoge fails to finish

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London Marathon winner Munyao in Kenya team for Paris Olympics
8 months, 2 weeks ago

London Marathon winner Munyao in Kenya team for Paris Olympics

The Hindu  

Alexander Mutiso Munyao, the surprise winner of this year’s London Marathon, was rewarded for his victory on Wednesday by being included in the Kenyan marathon team for this year’s Olympic Games in Paris. After breaking the tape in London, Munyao admitted he was not sure if he had done enough to merit selection but he was named alongside double Olympic …

London Marathon 2024 results: Peres Jepchirchir breaks women’s only world record
8 months, 3 weeks ago

London Marathon 2024 results: Peres Jepchirchir breaks women’s only world record

The Independent  

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Peres Jepchirchir smashes women’s-only world record to win London Marathon
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Peres Jepchirchir smashes women’s-only world record to win London Marathon

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Peres Jepchirchir wins London Marathon, breaks women's-only world record
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Peres Jepchirchir wins London Marathon, breaks women's-only world record

ABC  

In short: Peres Jepchirchir has broken the women's-only marathon world record, winning the London Marathon. Peres Jepchirchir has broken the women's-only marathon world record, winning the London Marathon. Reigning Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya crushed the women's-only world record in winning the 44th London Marathon on Sunday. The 30-year-old pulled away over the final 300 metres in a sprint …

Benson Kipruto sets new record in Tokyo marathon win as Eliud Kipchoge struggles for pace
10 months, 1 week ago

Benson Kipruto sets new record in Tokyo marathon win as Eliud Kipchoge struggles for pace

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

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

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

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Greece — 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 a 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 …

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 …

Stellar women’s field takes aim at New York City Marathon record on Sunday
1 year, 2 months ago

Stellar women’s field takes aim at New York City Marathon record on Sunday

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The New York City Marathon women’s record, which has stood for 20 years, could go down Sunday with one of the strongest fields assembled in the history of the race. Reigning champion Sharon Lokedi looks to defend her title against a stellar group of female runners that includes Boston Marathon champion Hellen Obiri, Olympic gold medalist and …

Defending champion Sharon Lokedi leads loaded New York City Marathon women’s field
1 year, 5 months ago

Defending champion Sharon Lokedi leads loaded New York City Marathon women’s field

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Sharon Lokedi is set to defend her New York City Marathon title in the race Nov. 5 as part of a loaded women’s professional field. Joining Lokedi are Boston Marathon champion Hellen Obiri, Olympic gold medalist and 2021 New York champion Peres Jepchirchir, and marathon world-record holder Brigid Kosgei. I’m on my way back to training and …

New York City Marathon: Chebet and Lokedi of Kenya win on debuts
2 years, 2 months ago

New York City Marathon: Chebet and Lokedi of Kenya win on debuts

The Hindu  

Kenyans Evans Chebet and Sharon Lokedi made huge splashes in their New York City Marathon debuts on Sunday. I’m just thankful.” The 28-year-old was in a tight race before she pulled ahead of Chemtai Salpeter in the final two miles to win by seven seconds and finish about 50 seconds off the course record. “It was a good outcome and …

Chebet and Lokedi of Kenya win NYC Marathon races in debuts
2 years, 2 months ago

Chebet and Lokedi of Kenya win NYC Marathon races in debuts

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Kenyans Evans Chebet and Sharon Lokedi made huge splashes in their New York City Marathon debuts on Sunday. I’m just thankful.” The 28-year-old was in a tight race before she pulled ahead of Chemtai Salpeter in the final two miles to win by seven seconds and finish about 50 seconds off the course record. “It was a …

NYC Marathon champion Albert Korir looks to defend title
2 years, 2 months ago

NYC Marathon champion Albert Korir looks to defend title

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — It’s been 13 years since an American man won the New York City Marathon when Meb Keflezighi crossed the finish line first in 2009. I will try and push to defend my title.” Galen Rupp might provide the best chance for the Americans when he runs the New York race for the first time. “With Peres not …

Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich, Benson Kipruto cruise to victory in Chicago Marathon
2 years, 3 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. …

Korir joins Jepchirchir in defending NYC Marathon title
2 years, 5 months ago

Korir joins Jepchirchir in defending NYC Marathon title

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Albert Korir is joining fellow Kenyan runner Peres Jepchirchir in attempting to defend his title at the New York City Marathon. He’ll be joined in the men’s field by 2021 runner-up Mohamed El Aaraby of Morocco, along with 2020 London Marathon winner Shura Kitata of Ethiopia and Kenyan runner Evans Chebet, according to New York Road Runners. …

Kenya’s Jepchirchir out of world championship marathon with injury
2 years, 6 months ago

Kenya’s Jepchirchir out of world championship marathon with injury

The Hindu  

Olympic women’s marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya will miss the World Championships in Eugene, Oregon, due to a right hip injury, her agent told Reuters on Monday. Kenyan news outlet Nation reported the 28-year-old runner first felt discomfort last week after which Team Kenya’s doctor advised her to rest. “I am so disappointed but I would rather not aggravate …

Jepchirchir to defend NYC Marathon title, eyes course record
2 years, 7 months ago

Jepchirchir to defend NYC Marathon title, eyes course record

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Peres Jepchirchir plans to defend her title at the New York City Marathon, telling The Associated Press she hopes to break the course record this November after finishing 8 seconds off the mark last year. Jepchirchir won the Olympic and NYC marathons four months apart in 2021, then won this spring’s Boston Marathon. …

Olympic Marathon Champion Peres Jepchirchir Targeting 2023 World Record Attempt
2 years, 7 months ago

Olympic Marathon Champion Peres Jepchirchir Targeting 2023 World Record Attempt

News 18  

Olympic marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir said she could target the London, Berlin or Chicago marathons for a world record attempt next year as she builds on a blockbuster run. The 28-year-old Kenyan set the sport ablaze when she won the New York City Marathon just 13 weeks after claiming gold in Tokyo, the first athlete to win the Olympic marathon …

Olympic marathon champion Jepchirchir targeting 2023 world record attempt
2 years, 7 months ago

Olympic marathon champion Jepchirchir targeting 2023 world record attempt

The Hindu  

Olympic marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir said she could target the London, Berlin or Chicago marathons for a world record attempt next year as she builds on a blockbuster run. The 28-year-old Kenyan set the sport ablaze when she won the New York City Marathon just 13 weeks after claiming gold in Tokyo, the first athlete to win the Olympic marathon …

Tokyo Marathon 2022: World record-holders Eliud Kipchoge and Brigid Kosgei secure glory
2 years, 10 months ago

Tokyo Marathon 2022: World record-holders Eliud Kipchoge and Brigid Kosgei secure glory

The Independent  

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Eliud Kipchoge wins Tokyo Marathon but misses out on new world record
2 years, 10 months ago

Eliud Kipchoge wins Tokyo Marathon but misses out on new world record

Firstpost  

Eliud Kipchoge was making his Tokyo debut in one of the six major marathons alongside New York, Berlin, Chicago, London and Boston. Kenya’s double Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge won the Tokyo marathon on Sunday, but an attempt to break his own world record fell short as he crossed the line in 2hr 2min 40sec. Kipchoge joined a select club of …

Olympic Champion Peres Jepchirchir, Albert Korir Win New York City Marathon
3 years, 2 months ago

Olympic Champion Peres Jepchirchir, Albert Korir Win New York City Marathon

News 18  

Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir won the 50th running of the New York City Marathon on Sunday in 2:22:39, surviving a thrilling three-way battle before sprinting for the finish line, and fellow Kenyan Albert Korir won the men’s race in 2:08:22. Jepchirchir is the first athlete to pick up Olympic gold and win the famed five-borough race in the same year, …

Olympic champion Jepchirchir, Korir win New York City Marathon
3 years, 2 months ago

Olympic champion Jepchirchir, Korir win New York City Marathon

The Hindu  

Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir won the 50th running of the New York City Marathon on Sunday in 2:22:39, surviving a thrilling three-way battle before sprinting for the finish line, and fellow Kenyan Albert Korir won the men's race in 2:08:22. Jepchirchir is the first athlete to pick up Olympic gold and win the famed five-borough race in the same year, …

Boston Marathon: Benson Kipruto, Diana Kipyogei ensure yet another Kenyan sweep
3 years, 3 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 …

London Marathon results: Kenya’s Joyciline Jepkosgei wins women’s race as Brigid Kosgei fades
3 years, 3 months ago

London Marathon results: Kenya’s Joyciline Jepkosgei wins women’s race as Brigid Kosgei fades

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London Marathon 2021: Joyciline Jepkosgei, Sisay Lemma triumph; Brigid Kosgei falters
3 years, 3 months ago

London Marathon 2021: Joyciline Jepkosgei, Sisay Lemma triumph; Brigid Kosgei falters

Firstpost  

Brigid Kosgei, aiming to become the first woman to win three consecutive London Marathon titles since Germany’s Katrin Doerre in 1994, came fourth. London: Kenya’s Joyciline Jepkosgei won the women’s London Marathon on Sunday as Ethiopia’s Sisay Lemma triumphed in the men’s race in the first full-scale staging of the event since the coronavirus pandemic. The London Marathon returned to …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge wins second marathon gold with dominant run in brutal conditions
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge wins second marathon gold with dominant run in brutal conditions

Firstpost  

The world record holder clocked 2hr 08min 38sec to win gold, becoming only the third man to win consecutive marathon titles. Sapporo: Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge underlined his credentials as the undisputed king of the marathon with a totally dominant run to retain his Olympic title on the streets of Sapporo on Sunday. The 36-year-old’s triumph, his 13th win in the …

Jepchirchir beats heat in Sapporo to win Tokyo Olympic marathon; Kenya finish 1-2
3 years, 5 months ago

Jepchirchir beats heat in Sapporo to win Tokyo Olympic marathon; Kenya finish 1-2

India TV News  

There was an unfamiliar sight along the women's marathon course at the Tokyo Olympics: actual fans. Peres Jepchirchir led a 1-2 Kenyan finish in the women’s marathon, withstanding the heat and humidity while running through the streets of Sapporo, more than 500 miles north of Tokyo. The start was moved up an hour to avoid the heat and a smattering …

Kenya’s Jepchirchir wins women’s marathon with late burst
3 years, 5 months ago

Kenya’s Jepchirchir wins women’s marathon with late burst

Al Jazeera  

Two-time world half marathon champion came out on top after breaking out of a virtual tie with world record holder and compatriot at 40km mark. Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir won the Olympic women’s marathon in Sapporo on Saturday, outduelling compatriot Brigid Kosgei in the final minutes and claiming her country’s second consecutive gold medal in the event. But it was two-time …

Sara Hall wins New York Mini 10K in Central Park
3 years, 7 months ago

Sara Hall wins New York Mini 10K in Central Park

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Sara Hall won her second consecutive title at the Mastercard New York Mini 10K on Saturday, finishing the Central Park race in 31 minutes, 33 seconds. “It feels so good to be back out here racing in New York City and have a real road race,” Hall said. This is the momentum I needed for Olympic trials …

Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich smashes half marathon world record; Brigid Kosgei falters
3 years, 9 months ago

Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich smashes half marathon world record; Brigid Kosgei falters

Firstpost  

A strong early pace was set chiefly by Brigid Kosgei, the Kenyan marathon record holder, who eventually came in fifth, almost two minutes adrift. Paris: Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich smashed the women’s half marathon world record on Sunday in a time of one hour four minutes and two seconds in Istanbul. The marathon world champion from Doha 2019 sliced almost half …

Kenya's marathon man Eliud Kipchoge looks to break personal best, complete Vienna race under two-hour mark
5 years, 3 months ago

Kenya's marathon man Eliud Kipchoge looks to break personal best, complete Vienna race under two-hour mark

Firstpost  

The course has been prepared so that it should take Kipchoge just about 4.5 seconds more than on a computer-simulated completely flat and straight path Vienna: Accompanied by seven pacemakers, Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge started running on Saturday in his quest to bust the mythical two-hour barrier for the marathon — albeit on a specially prepared course in a huge Vienna …

Kenya's Geoffrey Kamworor smashes men's half marathon world record to blaze to victory at Copenhagen
5 years, 4 months ago

Kenya's Geoffrey Kamworor smashes men's half marathon world record to blaze to victory at Copenhagen

Firstpost  

Geoffrey Kamworor sliced 17 seconds off the world record at the Copenhagen Half Marathon on Sunday as he won in 58min 01sec. Paris: Kenya’s Geoffrey Kamworor sliced 17 seconds off the world record at the Copenhagen Half Marathon on Sunday as he won in 58min 01sec. Kamworor broke away from the pack and raced alone for the final 11 kilometres, …

Kenya’s Brigid Kosgei runs fastest-ever women’s half-marathon
5 years, 4 months ago

Kenya’s Brigid Kosgei runs fastest-ever women’s half-marathon

The Hindu  

Kenya’s Brigid Kosgei ran the fastest half-marathon ever by a woman on Sunday, winning the Great North Run in a time of one hour, four minutes and 28 seconds. Kosgei, who won this year’s London Marathon, led a Kenyan sweep of the top four places, with Magdalyne Masai second and Linet Masai third. Mo Farah won the men’s elite race …

Ethiopia’s Desisa, Kenya’s Keitany win NYC Marathon
6 years, 2 months ago

Ethiopia’s Desisa, Kenya’s Keitany win NYC Marathon

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — By the time Mary Keitany was pacing her way up Manhattan’s First Avenue, she had no reason to look back for challengers. “For me, winning was the most important.” Desisa, 28, held off countryman Shura Kitata by 1.99 seconds for his first win in New York, joining victories at the Boston Marathon in 2013 and 2015. “To …

Eliud Kipchoge sets new world record in Berlin marathon win
6 years, 3 months ago

Eliud Kipchoge sets new world record in Berlin marathon win

India TV News  

Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge set a new marathon world record, winning the Berlin race in 2 hours, 1 minute and 39 seconds on Sunday. The 33-year-old broke the previous world record set in Berlin by fellow Kenyan Dennis Kimetto in 2014 by 1 minute and 18 seconds. Berlin debutant Amos Kipruto came second in 2 hours, 6 minutes and 23 …

Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge topples countryman Dennis Kimetto's marathon world record in Berlin
6 years, 3 months ago

Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge topples countryman Dennis Kimetto's marathon world record in Berlin

Firstpost  

Eliud Kipchoge aided by a string of pacemakers through to 25km of the 42.195km race, took 1min 18sec off the previous best set four years ago by Dennis Kimetto. Berlin: Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge set a new marathon world record in Berlin on Sunday, smashing the previous best as he clocked 2hr 1min 39sec. The 33-year-old Olympic champion, aided by a …

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