Chebet, Korir eye Kenyan sweep at New York Marathon
NEW YORK: Defending champion Albert Korir and compatriot Evans Chebet are targeting an unprecedented Kenyan sweep as they prepare to duel at the New York Marathon on Sunday.
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Kelvin Kiptum wins London Marathon in 2nd fastest time
Kelvin Kiptum collapsed to the ground after winning the London Marathon on Sunday and recording the second fastest time in history over the distance.
London Marathon to feature four of five fastest men in history
LONDON : Ethiopian Kenenisa Bekele will headline the men's elite race at the London Marathon as four of the five fastest men in history are set to compete this year.
Man, 36, dies after collapsing during the London Marathon
A 36-year-old man who collapsed while running the London Marathon on Sunday has died, organisers have announced.
London Marathon runner dies after collapsing during race
A 36-year-old runner who took part in the London Marathon on Sunday has died after he collapsed during the race, organisers said on Monday.
'They didn’t believe I could do it' – Richard Lee-Wright: The viral sensation who led the London Marathon
It’s a question many have asked themselves: could I run quick enough to lead the London Marathon from the gun? Richard Lee-Wright decided to answer that question with an emphatic 'yes' on Sunday, sprinting off at the start to the delight of those watching. Ad As the pre-race favourites settled into their early rhythm, the runner from Devon was seen tearing away behind the official race vehicle. Athletics'He got the microphone...' – Barnes recalls when Taylor stood up to racism4 HOURS AGO Once he realised he was clear of the field, he began punching the air – making good on his promise to friends some six years earlier.
Kenenisa Bekele still eyes Eliud Kipchoge’s marathon world record, but a duel must wait
LONDON — Kenenisa Bekele made headlines last week by declaring “of course I am the best” long distance runner ever. But the Ethiopian was fifth-best at Sunday’s London Marathon, finishing 74 seconds behind Kenya’s Amos Kipruto.
Yalemzerf Yehualaw, Amos Kipruto win London Marathon
Ethiopian Yalemzerf Yehualaw became the youngest female runner to win the London Marathon, while Kenyan Amos Kipruto earned the biggest victory of his career in the men’s race.