2010
Leonard Komon Shatters the 15K World Record
Leonard Komon of Kenya triumphed with a world-record time of 41:13 minutes in the Netherlands, while Genet Getaneh of Ethiopia took the women’s title in 47:54.
Gebre Gebremariam and Edna Kiplagat Win Outstanding NYC Marathon
Ethiopian Gebre Gebremariam and Kenyan Edna Kiplagat won the 41st running of the ING New York City Marathon. Gebre Gebremariam’s victory was his first marathon and it was the first time since 1983 that a male debutant has won this event.
Wilson Kipsang Makes Frankfurt One of the Fastest City Marathons
Wilson Kipsang of Kenya became the eighth-fastest marathoner of all time thanks to his Frankfurt Marathon win. His compatriot, Caroline Kilel, broke the women’s course record.
A Great Day for Kenya at the World Half-Marathon Championships
Kenya’s runners dominated the World Half Marathon Championships in China. Wilson Kiprop was the surprise winner of the men’s race with an outstanding time of 60:07 minutes, while Florence Kiplagat took the women’s crown in 68:24.
Sammy Wanjiru and Liliya Shobukhova Triumph in the Heat of Chicago
Olympic champion Sammy Wanjiru won the Chicago Marathon after a dramatic duel with Tsegaye Kebede. Also retaining her title was the Russian, Liliya Shobukhova. She set a national record. In Boston, KIMbia’s John Korir and Alan Kiprono took first and second at the B.A.A. Half Marathon.
Patrick Makau’s Time of 2:05:08 Hours Is a “Rain Record” for Berlin
Patrick Makau of Kenya put forth a tremendous effort to win the Berlin Marathon. His compatriot and runner-up, Geoffrey Mutai, as well as the third-place finisher, Bazu Worku of Ethiopia, also broke 2:06. The women’s title went to Ethiopia’s Aberu Kebede. In Utrecht, Leonard Komon broke the World 10K road record, while his Kenyan compatriot, Mary Keitany, was on top of her game in Lisbon.
A Preview to the Autumn Marathon Season
We can expect not only thrilling races among the elite fields in the forthcoming autumn marathons, but also an unprecedented sense of excitement taking into account the men’s races in Berlin and Chicago. Meanwhile in Athens, celebrations will mark the 2,500-year anniversary of the Marathon.
Successful NYC Rehearsal for Haile Gebrselassie in Newcastle
Haile Gebrselassie dominated the Great North Run to win in 59:33 minutes, while Meseret Defar won her debut half marathon in Philadelphia with impressive 67:44.
Robert Kiprono Cheruiyot: Running from Day One
Kenya’s Robert Kiprono Cheruiyot made headlines when he broke the course record at the Boston Marathon last April. It was the second time that the young marathoner caught the eye of the running world.
David Rudisha Breaks the 800m World Record… Again!
For the second time in eight days, the Kenyan David Rudisha improved the 800m world record. In nearly 100 years of the International Athletics Federation (IAAF), no runner has set two world records in the men’s 800m in such a short space of time.
David Rudisha Sets New 800m World Record in Berlin
The 21-year-old Kenyan, David Rudisha, broke the 800m world record with his time of 1:41.09 minutes in the Olympic Stadium.
Patrick Makau’s Quest for a Better Life Leads Him to Success
Kenya’s Patrick Makau became the fourth-fastest marathoner of all time when he won the Rotterdam in April. Rising from poverty, Patrick has established himself as a world-class runner.
Lineth Chepkurui Sets a New Course Record at the Beach to Beacon 10K
KIMbia’s Lineth Chepkurui triumphed at the Beach to Beacon 10K in Maine, while Gebre Gebremariam of Ethiopia won a very closely decided men’s race.
From Refugee to European Champion: Mo Farah’s Incredible Journey
The 27-year-old Mo Farah made British athletics history at the Olympic stadium in Barcelona. He is the first British athlete to win the European Championship title in the men’s 10,000m.
ECh Results: Viktor Röthlin Triumphs in His Comeback-Race
In his first marathon since the 2008 Olympic Games, Viktor Röthlin of Switzerland put forth an incredible performance to win gold at the European Championships. Alemitu Bekele of Turkey was victorious in the women’s 5,000-m-final.
ECh Results: Zivilé Balciünaité Wins Marathon Gold
Zivilé Balciünaité and Mo Farah won the long-distance competitions on Saturday. The Lithuanian runner came through to win the women’s marathon, while the Briton triumphed in the 5,000m, adding to his earlier victory over 10,000m.
ECh Results: Mo Farah Runs to Historic 10,000m Gold
A great day for the United Kingdom as Mo Farah won Britain’s first-ever gold in the men’s 10,000m at the European Championships. The favorite, Elvan Abeylegesse, dominated the women’s final to win the title.
A Preview to the European Championships in Barcelona
The European Athletics Championships promises to deliver thrilling races in Spain. The men’s and women’s marathons are wide open, while there are clear favorites in the 5,000m and 10,000m races.
David Rudisha: Breaking the 800m World Record Is Next
Kenya’s David Rudisha ran the third-best 800m this weekend. In other news, the 2004 Olympic marathon champion, Stefano Baldini (Italy), will be making a comeback at the European Championships in Barcelona.
Lineth Chepkurui Wins Again in Atlanta
Kenya’s Lineth Chepkurui continues her unbeaten U.S. road-racing streak. The KIMbia athlete triumphed once again at the world’s largest 10K in Atlanta.
Tactics Pay Off in Des Moines
At the U.S. Track and Field Championships this weekend in Des Moines, Iowa, tactical races dominated the distance events with the likes of Bernard Lagat winning the men’s 5,000m and Lauren Fleshman coming back from injury to win the women’s 5,000m race.
A Great Day in Green Bay for KIMbia’s Athletes
Enjoying perfect weather, KIMbia’s John Korir and Jelliah Tenega win the Bellin Run 10K, while Linet Masai of Kenya won the world’s oldest women’s race in New York. In Frankfurt, over 72,000 runners took part in the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge.
Emily Chebet Breaks Course Record at the 32nd Freihofer’s Run for Women
Nearly 4,000 women took to the streets of Albany, New York on Saturday at the 32nd Annual Freihofer’s Run for Women. Leading the way was Kenya’s Emily Chebet, who set a new course record, 15:12.
A Beautiful Day for a Beautiful Race at the 32nd Annual BolderBOULDER
It was a great day for Ethiopia at the 32nd annual BolderBOULDER with Lelisa Desisa winning the men’s race and Mamitu Daska placing first for the women. Ethiopia also took home first place in both the men’s and women’s team categories. In London, Mo Farah improved his own British 10K record, while Mary Keitany won the women’s race.
KIMbia’s Lineth Chepkurui Triumphs at the 99th Bay to Breakers 12K
Kenya’s Lineth Chepkurui continued her very impressive road-racing streak on Sunday by breaking the course record and bettering the 12K world best mark at the 99th Bay to Breakers in San Francisco.
Big Day at the BIG 25 for Samuel Kosgei and Mary Keitany
Kenyans Samuel Kosgei and Mary Keitany achieved an unprecedented world record double on Sunday over 25K, winning the BIG 25 Berlin. Meanwhile thousands of women and girls participated in the women’s run on Saturday in Germany’s capital.
Outstanding Results for KIMbia’s Hopefuls this Weekend
KIMbia’s Chris Solinsky makes a sensational 10,000m debut in Palo Alto, while Lineth Chepkurui won the Lilac Bloomsday Run with a new course record.
Tsegaye Kebede and Liliya Shobukhova Victorious in London
Good marathon weather led to strong performances by Tsegaye Kebede and Liliya Shobukhova in the London Marathon on Sunday. The Ethiopian came close to breaking the course record, while the Russian won with the fastest marathon time in the world this year.
Robert Kiprono Cheruiyot and Teyba Erkesso Crowned in Laurels in Boston
Robert Kiprono Cheruiyot and Teyba Erkesso win the 114th Boston Marathon. Cheruiyot’s winning time, 2:05:52, was a new course record. Additionally, KIMbia’s James Koskei won the master’s division in 2:17:28.
The 2010 Boston Marathon Preview
The Boston Marathon on April 19 will be the first race in the World Marathon Majors (WMM) series this year. Among the favorites are defending champions Deriba Merga of Ethiopia and Salina Kosgei of Kenya.
Patrick Makau and Geoffrey Mutai Break 2:05 in Rotterdam
Kenyan Patrick Makau ran to victory with the fourth-fastest marathon ever at the Rotterdam Marathon on Sunday. Ethiopia’s Aberu Kebede won the women’s race. In Washington D.C., KIMbia’s Lineth Chepkurui won the Cherry Blossom 10-Mile race for the third straight time.
Spring Marathon Season to Kick Off in Rotterdam, Boston and London
Spring marks the start of a series of exciting marathon races around the world including the World Marathon Major events in Boston and London.
Kenyan Runners’ Winning Streak in Bydgoszcz
The World Cross Country Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland, were dominated by Kenya. The runners won every gold medal possible, while Ethiopia’s Eshetu Wondimu and Pasalia Kipkoech of Kenya took the half marathon titles in Berlin this weekend.
Siraj Gena Honors Abebe Bikila with Symbolic Finish
Siraj Gena of Ethiopia won the Rome Marathon with a personal best, while Kenya’s Wesley Korir secured his second Los Angeles Marathon victory.
Half Marathon World Record Falls as Athletes Prepare for Spring Marathons
Zersenay Tadese of Eritrea triumphed in Portugal while Mara Yamauchi of the United Kingdom emerged as the winner in New York. Both these races served as important tune-ups for the spring marathon season.
Bernad Lagat Triumphs at the World Indoor Championships
Bernard Lagat of the United States and Ethiopia’s Meseret Defar secure repeat victories in the 3,000m event at the World Indoor Championships in Doha.
Defending Champions Return to Boston and London
A large number of former champions are returning to the Boston and London Marathons this year, which should make both races extremely competitive and exciting.
Eight Hundred Runners Brave the Saharan Sands
In the world’s largest desert, Jon Salvador of Spain triumphed at the Sahara Marathon. Organizers also staged a children’s race as part of the event.
Lel Defeats Wanjiru in the Crescent City
Martin Lel won the debut Half Marathon in New Orleans, defeating rival Sammy Wanjiru, while Masakazu Fujiwara and Alevtina Biktimirova won the titles at the Tokyo Marathon.
Elvan Abeylegesse Makes a Strong Half-Marathon Debut
Turkey’s Elvan Abeylegesse ran a world-class time on her half-marathon debut in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. Geoffrey Mutai of Kenya took the men’s race.
Meseret Defar Shines with Record Form
Ethiopian runner Meseret Defar won the 5,000m in Stockholm with the second-fastest time ever indoors. Bob Tahri of France and Sergio Sanchez of Spain broke two long-distance European indoor records at other meetings of the weekend.
Bernard Lagat Breaks another Record
Bernard Lagat improved another indoor record, running at the Reebok Indoor Games in Boston. Tirunesh Dibaba of Ethiopia wins the women’s 5,000m. While in Stuttgart, Meseret Defar emerges victorious.
Amane Gobena Wins Osaka Women’s Marathon
Ethiopia’s Amane Gobena wins the elite women’s marathon in Osaka. In New York, Bernard Lagat won his eighth Millrose Mile—a new record.
Haile Gebrselassie Perseveres and Wins Third Straight Dubai Marathon
Haile Gebrselassie won the Dubai Marathon for the third time in a row. Although his time of 2:06:09 was a world-class performance, a back problem prevented him from breaking his own world record.
Running for Charity in the Heat of Mumbai
Runners braved the heat to raise money for charity in the Mumbai marathon last weekend, while Haile Gebrselassie takes on the world record in Dubai this Friday.
Gelana and Erkesso Break Course Records in Houston
The Houston Marathon continues its impressive rise. Both course records were broken. The race also attracted a record number of runners and charitable contributions. In Phoenix, Deena Kastor returned to the winner’s podium.
Surprise Upset in Snowy Edinburgh
Wintry conditions in Europe took their toll on running last weekend. The Egmond Half Marathon in the Netherlands had to be called off at the last minute, while in contrast the Bupa Great Edinburgh Cross Country run was held as planned. In that race Kenenisa Bekele suffered a surprise defeat.
Edwin Soi Takes Bolzano’s New Year’s Eve Race for Third Straight Time
A series of exciting New Year’s Eve races brought 2009 to a close. Kenyans Edwin Soi and James Kwambai won in Bolzano and São Paulo, while the distance running superstar, Haile Gebrselassie, triumphed in Trier.
