Kenya’s Kipsang to debut in Berlin Marathon
September 14th, 2012 - 1:39 pm ICT by IANS
Berlin, Sep 14 (IANS) World cross-country junior champion Geoffrey Kipsang will debut in the Berlin Marathon Sep 30.However, it will not be a walk through the pack for the 19-year-old ... Read more...
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Brazilian Gomes battles ‘anxiety’ before Olympic marathon
August 7th, 2012 - 6:00 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 7 (IANS) Brazilian medal hopeful Marilson Gomes admits he is "fighting to control his anxiety" ahead Sunday's Olympic marathon.Gomes knows he must keep his emotions in ... Read more...
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Olympics: Kemboi wins 3,000m steeplechase for Kenya
August 6th, 2012 - 3:51 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Ezekiel Kemboi of Kenya won Olympic gold in the 3,000 metres steeplechase Sunday after defending champion Brimin Kiprop Kipruto tripped up in the penultimate back ... Read more...
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Kenya eyes seven golds at London Olympics
July 17th, 2012 - 2:44 pm ICT by IANS
Nairobi, July 17 (IANS) Kenya are looking at seven gold medals from the 48 athletes they are sending to the London Olympics.Who are the Kenyans looking good to bring gold ... Read more...
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Olympic dreams over, Kenyan racer targets Berlin Marathon
July 11th, 2012 - 5:40 pm ICT by IANS
Nairobi, July 11 (IANS) Having failed to qualify for the London Olympics marathon, world's fastest road racer Geoffrey Mutai is ready to answer his critics with an attempt at the ... Read more...
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Bangalore’s 10k race to see elite athletes
May 11th, 2012 - 5:40 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, May 11 (IANS) The course record of 27 minutes, 51 seconds set by Eritrean Zersenay Tadese in 2008, will certainly be under threat Sunday when elite athletes, led by ... Read more...
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Kenya eyeing relay triumph at London
April 18th, 2012 - 5:37 pm ICT by IANS
Nairobi, April 18 (IANS) Sprints have never been Kenya's area of specialisation but that history might be changed this summer at the London Olympics where the country is expected to ... Read more...
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Kenya’s world marathon record holder eyes Olympic title
September 28th, 2011 - 4:46 pm ICT by IANS
Nairobi, Sep 28 (IANS) After reclaiming the world record in marathon, Patrick Makau has set his eyes on helping Kenya retain the marathon crown in the London Olympics next year.Makau ... Read more...
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Marathon motivates people to be active: Delhi Lt. Governor
November 21st, 2010 - 10:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor Tejendra Khanna Sunday said organising marathons promotes a healthy lifestyle and encourages the people to come out and run.Khanna Sunday flagged off the Airtel ... Read more...
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Muthai, Aselefech win Delhi Half Marathon (Lead)
November 21st, 2010 - 3:55 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Geoffrey Mutai of Kenya was the fastest man while 2008 champion Ethiopian Aselefech Mergia returned to win the women's event at the $2,10,000 Airtel Delhi Half Marathon ... Read more...
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Ethiopian Gebre Gebremariam, Edna Kiplagat From Kenya Win NYC Marathon 2010
November 8th, 2010 - 7:43 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
New York, Nov 8, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The New York City Marathon 2010 turned out to be a dream come true for Ethiopian Gebre Gebremariam. The 26-year-old runner who was making ... Read more...
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NYC marathon 2010 winners’ list is topped by Gebre Gebremariam
November 8th, 2010 - 7:01 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Nov 8 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The New York Marathon came off with more than 40,000 participants taking part. The New York Marathon is arguably the biggest such event in the world ... Read more...
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