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BMW BERLIN-MARATHON: Eliud Kipchoge wins dramatic race in Berlin with world lead
Eliud Kipchoge confirmed his position as the world’s number one marathon runner by taking a dramatic win in the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON. The Kenyan clocked a world leading time of 2:03:32 after coming from behind.
VIDEO RELEASE: BMW BERLIN-MARATHON ON SUNDAY: Video interviews with Wilson Kipsang, Kenenisa Bekele and Eliud Kipchoge
The Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya, Ethiopia’s defending champion Kenenisa Bekele and the former world record holder Wilson Kipsang from Kenya are ready for a world record chase in the 44th edition of the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON on Sunday.
BMW BERLIN-MARATHON on Sunday: Thrilling showdown in prospect in Berlin
Thrilling showdown in prospect in Berlin - The Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge, defending champion Kenenisa Bekele and the former world record holder Wilson Kipsang are ready for a world record chase in the 44th edition of the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON on Sunday.
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After six months of scientifically advanced training, three of the world’s most elite distance runners set out to break the two-hour marathon barrier.
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NBC SPORTS GROUP’S MONTH OF MARATHONS KICKS OFF THIS SUNDAY AT 3 A.M. ET WITH THE BERLIN MARATHON LIVE ON NBCSN
STAMFORD, Conn. - September 21, 2017 - NBC Sports Group presents coverage of three marathons in the next month - Berlin, Chicago, and Amsterdam - beginning this Sunday, Sept. 24 with live and encore coverage of the Berlin Marathon. Live coverage of the Berlin Marathon begins at 3 a.m.
BMW BERLIN-MARATHON on Sunday: Gladys Cherono ready for another sub 2:20 performance
Gladys Cherono ready for another sub 2:20 performance in Berlin - The women’s elite field for the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON on Sunday is ripe with talent, featuring five runners whose personal best is under 2:25.
MAINOVA FRANKFURT MARATHON ON OCTOBER 29: Olympic Champion Vivian Cheruiyot seeks success on Frankfurt’s red carpet
For the first time the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon will have an Olympic champion in the elite field. Vivian Cheruiyot of Kenya, winner of the 5,000m gold in Rio last year, will run the second marathon of her road running career in Frankfurt on October 29.
Cheroben sizzles 58:40 world lead at Copenhagen Half Marathon
Abraham Cheroben clocked a world-leading 58:40 to win the Copenhagen Half Marathon, an IAAF Gold Label Road Race, on Sunday (17).
With the sizzling run, the 25-year-old from Bahrain became the third fastest man in history over the distance with the fourth fastest performance.
AUSTRALIA’S MAKDA HARUN HAJI WINS SYDNEY MARATHON WOMEN’S TITLE
SYDNEY: Makda Harun Haji, the former Ethiopian runner now Australian citizen living and training in Victoria, has taken the treble at the Blackmores Sydney Running Festival, winning the Women’s Marathon, setting a new women’s marathon record and taking the title of 2017 Australian Marathon Women’s Champion.
Galen Rupp Triumphs at AACR Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon
Meseret Defar places first in the women’s half marathon; Historic event celebrated 40 years with 23 original legacy runners; Big Head Todd and the Monsters headlined the post-race Toyota Rock ‘n’ Roll Concert Series - PHILADELPHIA – September 17, 2017 – The downtown streets of Philadelphia and scenic park setting along the
Three Elite Athletes to Run in the Kansas City Marathon Presented by Garmin
Kansas City Marathon presented by GarminKANSAS CITY, MO (September 11, 2017) – The Kansas City Marathon presented by Garmin will host three of America’s top athletes on Saturday, October 21. Alexi Pappas, Ben True and Ben Collins will all run the race, and there will also be opportunities for participants to engage with them during the marathon festivities.
SIR MO FARAH TO RUN THE 2018 VIRGIN MONEY LONDON MARATHON
The world’s greatest distance runner Sir Mo Farah announced today that he will return to the Virgin Money London Marathon in 2018.
Farah retired from track competition this summer with an historic record of 10 global gold medals at World and Olympic Games over 5,000m and 10,000m.
Keitany and Farah make history at Great North Run
Mo Farah became the first athlete to win four consecutive titles at the Simplyhealth Great North Run, while Mary Keitany became the event’s third three-time winner of the women’s race in South Shields on Sunday (10).
News From Around the World - EME NEWS (SEPT 11, 2017)
Athens marathon expects 50 000 runners - ATHENS (GRE): The 35th edition of the “Athens Marathon. The Authentic” takes place on Sunday, November 12, beginning as ever from the coastal town of Marathon and leading elite and mass runners on the challenging course into the heart of Athens and the finish line in the marble arena of the Panathenaic Stadium.
Simpson, Willis Lead Fast Day on 5th Avenue
(NYRRC) - The 2017 New Balance 5th Avenue Mile featured more than 7,500 runners streaming down the east side of Central Park, the largest field in the event's 37-year history.
News From Around the World - EME NEWS (SEPT 10, 2017)
Farah commited to London Marathon 2018 - LONDON (GBR): Mo Farah confirmed he will run the Virgin Money London Marathon next year (April 22), the first step in his new road career. He has competed there twice before, dropping out as planned in 2013 and running 2:08:21 for eighth in 2014.
Ed Cheserek goes to Skechers Performance! The King signs long term sponsorship deal with Skechers Performance!
(photo by BusinessWire) Seventeen time NCAA Champion Ed Cheserek has signed a long term agreement with Skechers Performance, it was announced on BusinessWire today. Ed Cheserek is one of the most popular athletes on the collegiate circuit and much has been made of what he will do post NCAA.
Mainova Frankfurt Marathon on October 29: Tola, Afework and Hall in women's field
Last Year’s Runner-Up Fate Tola returns, Abebech Afework and Sara Hall boost Frankfurt field - Fate Tola missed victory at the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon last year by a hair’s breadth.
Eggleston Dominates at the Scenic Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon
Japan’s Mao Ichiyama finishes strong with first-place in women’s division - VIRGINIA BEACH – September 3, 2017 – The number one on Jeffrey Eggleston’s race bib at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon today was symbolic of the place he stood on the podium afterward: the top.
Rupp, Hasay charge to victory at USATF 20 km Championships
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut -- Teammates Galen Rupp and Jordan Hasay used different tactics with similar results Monday morning at the USATF 20 km Championships in New Haven, Connecticut, as the Nike Oregon Project runners scored big victories against tough fields.
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