Derartu Tulu of Ethiopia pulls away in final mile to win NYC Marathon; Paula Radcliffe is 4thNovember 1st, 2009 Derartu Tulu of Ethiopia wins NYC MarathonNEW YORK — Derartu Tulu of Ethiopia has won the New York City Marathon in her comeback to the sport. She pulled away in the final mile Sunday, with 41-year-old Russian Ludmila Petrova the runner-up for the second straight year.
Meb Keflezighi becomes first American man to win New York City Marathon since 1982November 1st, 2009 American Meb Keflezighi wins NYC MarathonNEW YORK — That day in Central Park two years ago was shaping up as a triumphant symbol of the resurgence in American distance running Meb Keflezighi helped inspire. He left with an aching hip and, far worse, an aching heart.
Village heads to take part in Delhi half marathon SundayOctober 30th, 2009 NEW DELHI - It is usually the city folk who are seen taking part in the marathons in Indian metros. But Sunday's Airtel Delhi half-marathon will see heads of various villages surrounding the national capital running the stretch.
ING extends deal to serve as title sponsor of New York City Marathon by 3 years through 2013October 27th, 2009 ING extends title sponsor deal with NYC MarathonNEW YORK — ING has extended its deal to serve as the title sponsor of the New York City Marathon. The contract was extended three years through 2013.
Past major marathon champions Robert Cheruiyot, Salina Kosgei to run NYC MarathonOctober 14th, 2009 Cheruiyot, Kosgei to run NYC MarathonNEW YORK — Past major marathon champions Robert Cheruiyot and Salina Kosgei of Kenya will run next month's New York City Marathon. The 31-year-old Cheruiyot has won the Boston Marathon four times, including three straight from 2006-08.
India's oldest long distance runner completes 96th marathonOctober 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - India's grand old long distance runner Ashis Roy has completed his 96th marathon, chipping 11 minutes from his previous timing in the Baltimore marathon, his eighth marathon in North America in six months. "It was a good run and I felt very happy," an elated Roy told IANS on phone after completing the race, formally known as the Baltimore Running Festival Saturday with a timing of six hours and 25 minutes.
Abel Kirui of Kenya wins men's marathon at worlds; compatriot Emmanuel Mutai takes silverAugust 22nd, 2009 Kenya's Kirui wins men's marathon at worldsBERLIN — Abel Kirui of Kenya won the men's marathon Saturday at the world championships. On a sunny, mild day, the 27-year-old Kirui crossed the line at the Brandenburg Gate in 2 hours, 6 minutes, 54 seconds to set a world championships record.
Paula Radcliffe pulls out of marathon at world championships because right foot is not readyAugust 20th, 2009 Paula Radcliffe pulls out of marathon at worldsBERLIN — Paula Radcliffe pulled out of the marathon at the world championships on Thursday because her reconstructed right foot is not yet ready to race the distance. The world-record holder won Sunday's New York City Half-Marathon in her first race since winning the New York Marathon nine months ago, but said that her foot has not fully recovered from the surgery she had in March.
Paula Radcliffe of Great Britain wins NYC Half-Marathon, 2 seconds off course recordAugust 16th, 2009 Radcliffe wins NYC Half-Marathon, tests footNEW YORK — Paula Radcliffe of Great Britain won the New York City Half-Marathon on Sunday, finishing two seconds off the course record in her first race in nine months after being sidelined by foot surgery. Radcliffe finished in 1 hour, 9 minutes,45 seconds for her seventh straight victory in New York City.
Paula Radcliffe to run NYC Half-Marathon to help make decision on world championships marathonAugust 12th, 2009 Radcliffe to run half-marathon, decide on worldsNEW YORK — Marathon world-record holder Paula Radcliffe will run the NYC Half-Marathon on Sunday as she tries to determine whether she's fit enough to race at the world championships later this month. The 35-year-old from England is coming off March bunion surgery on her right foot and hasn't competed since she won her third New York City Marathon in November.
Lornah Kiplagat, Patrick Makau withdraw from NYC Half-Marathon with leg injuriesAugust 4th, 2009 Kiplagat, Makau Out of NYC Half-MarathonNEW YORK — Top contenders Lornah Kiplagat of the Netherlands and Patrick Makau of Kenya have withdrawn from the NYC Half-Marathon because of knee injuries. New York Road Runners said Tuesday that Kiplagat's injury has kept her from racing since March.
Meb Keflezighi, Molly Huddle win national championships at 7 milesJuly 25th, 2009 Keflezighi, Huddle win USA 7 Mile ChampionshipsDAVENPORT, Iowa — Meb Keflezighi and Molly Huddle have won the USA 7 Mile Championships. Keflezighi, of San Diego, added to his 2009 national titles in cross country and the half-marathon, finishing Saturday in 32 minutes, 25 seconds.
Chevron Houston Marathon 2010: excitement on the riseJuly 17th, 2009 Runners along with the whole Houston community is excited and nervously awaiting to hear the starting gun for the Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Half Marathon, which is houston's largest single day sports event. Houston marathon 2010 is scheduled for Jan.
Largest field of more than 40,000 expected for New York City Marathon on Nov. 1June 3rd, 2009 Largest field of more than 40,000 in NYC MarathonNEW YORK — A field of more than 40,000 is expected to participate in the 40th running of the ING New York City Marathon. New York Road Runners announced the largest field ever on Wednesday.
Kenya's Chelimo wins men's race, Brazil's Moreira takes women's division at Sao Paulo marathonMay 31st, 2009 Chelimo, Moreira, win Sao Paulo marathonSAO PAULO — Elias Kemboi Chelimo of Kenya won the men's race and Marizete Moreira of Brazil won the women's division at the Sao Paulo marathon on Sunday. Chelimo finished in 2 hours, 13 minutes, 59 seconds in windy conditions.
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