The World Athletics Championships will begin this Saturday in Helsinki. On this web page you will find up-to-date information about all the running events of the nine day event in Finland—from 800 meters to the marathon. Will Paula Radcliffe achieve a double? Can America’s 1500m runner Alan Webb upset the Africans? Who will be the marathon world champion? You will get reports and background stories about all these events on www.uta-pippig.com.
01/14/12
Meb Keflezighi and Shalane Flanagan Win U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon
Cheered on by thousands of spectators, Meb Keflezighi triumphed in the men’s marathon on Saturday, with Shalane Flanagan winning the women’s race. On Sunday, four new course records were set at the Houston Marathon and Half Marathon.
01/09/12
Asbel Kiprop and Fionnuala Britton Dominate Cross-Country Races in Edinburgh
Kenya’s Olympic middle-distance champion Asbel Kiprop, Ireland’s long-distance hope, Fionnuala Britton, and Spain’s Ayad Lamdassem dominated the cross-country competitions in Scotland. Kenenisa Bekele spoke with Take The Magic Step® after the event.
01/02/12
Thousands of Runners Race to Ring in 2012
From Bolzano to São Paulo, numerous popular New Year’s Eve races worldwide brought the 2011 running season to a close.
