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2010
ECh Results: Mo Farah Wins 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.
