The Berlin marathon course saw another amazing marathon world record today as Kenya’s Dennis Kimetto (2:02:57) outlasted spirited compatriot Emmanuel Mutai (2:03:13) and Abera Kuma (2:05:56) of Ethiopia, to claim a new world record. The lead pack were under world record pace (set in 2013 in Berlin) from early on. Passing halfway at 61:45 the group … [Read more...]
2013 Chicago Marathon
October 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment
In perfect weather the 2013 Bank of America Chicago Marathon hit the streets of Chicago for what was expected to be a fast race. Kenyan Dennis Kimetto claimed his 2nd World marathon Major win for 2013 in a course record time of 2:03:45. The record time, knocking almost a minute of last years record, backs up his strong win in Tokyo in February. … [Read more...]
2013 Tokyo Marathon preview
February 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The 2013 Tokyo marathon, to be run on Sun 24th Feb, will be the 7th edition of the race, and the first as a member of the prestigious World Marathon Majors. The event has the strongest field assembled yet in what is looking like being a record-breaking race. The men’s field for Sunday’s race includes defending champion, Michael Kipyego (KEN), … [Read more...]
