Meb Keflezighi becomes 1st American man to win NYC Marathon since 1982; Tulu wins women's raceNovember 2nd, 2009 Keflezighi ends 27-year US drought at NYC MarathonNEW YORK — Meb Keflezighi wrote a letter to Alberto Salazar 11 years ago explaining how American distance runners could again find success. Salazar was the last U.S.
Meb Keflezighi Wins New York City Marathon 2009November 2nd, 2009 By Sayantika Ghosh,
New York- Meb Keflezighi, a marathon runner from the United States won the New York City Marathon 2009. People were excited as the title of the New York City Marathon has come to an American runner after several years.
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.
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.
Olympic silver medalist Meb Keflezighi to run New York City Marathon in NovemberSeptember 30th, 2009 Meb Keflezighi of US to run New York City MarathonNEW YORK — Olympic silver medalist Meb Keflezighi will run this year's New York City Marathon. The 34-year-old American won silver in the marathon at the 2004 Athens Games and was also the runner-up in New York later that year.
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.
Ryan Hall plans to run New York City Marathon at site of dominant Olympic trials performanceJuly 23rd, 2009 Ryan Hall plans to run New York City MarathonNEW YORK — Ryan Hall will run the New York City Marathon this fall, returning to the site of his dominant victory in the 2007 Olympic trials. The Nov. 1 race will be run on a different course from the one where he set the U.S.
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.
New York- Meb Keflezighi won the New York City marathon 2009 on Sunday. The American also won people’s applaud with it as it has been quite a long time since an American won the title in 1980.
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