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Kenyan Olympic Marathon Team Announced - The Best Team Ever

Athletics Kenya has named the six athletes who will represent Kenya in the Marathon at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Kenya first issued preliminary lists in December 2023 (ten men and ten women) and early April 2024 (five men and six women), but following performances at the Boston and London Marathons, the final team has been set, and it is arguably the best marathon team ever sent by any country to any Olympics. Leading the women will be Peres Jepchirchir, the defending Olympic gold medalist and two-time defending world half marathon champion. Jepchirchir's victory at the 2021 Olympics and past wins at the New York and Boston Marathons put her on the short-lists, but her win at the 2024 London Marathon in world-record fashion (women-only race world record of 2:16:16) sealed her spot on the team. Hellen Obiri, clearly earned her spot on the Olympic squad through her back-to-back wins a the 2023 and 2024 Boston Marathon book-ending her win at the 2023 New York City Marathon. Although Obiri's personal best of 2:25:49 is the slowest on the squad, her ability to win at women-only races without pacemakers - New York and Boston - should put her in the mix in Paris. The final women's spot on the Kenyan squad was, in our opinion, more difficult. Sharon Lokedi was in the race throughout and finished a close runner-up to Obiri at the 2024 Boston Marathon and seemed a good teammate to compete and also help Obiri at the Olympics. Brigid Kosgei, however, was the defending Olympic silver medalist and had better times, albeit on flat/fast courses, including her since-beaten world record of 2:14:04 at the 2019 Chicago Marathon. In the end, Athletics Kenya selected Kosgei to be on the team and Lokedi to be the alternate.

To the delight of most fans of the sport, the Kenyan men's team will be led by two-time defending Olympic Gold Medalist, Eliud Kipchoge. The 2024 Paris Olympics will represent Kipchoge's fifth trip to the Olympics with podium finishes at the 5000m distance at the 2004 and 2008 Olympics and the aforementioned gold medals at the 2016 and 2021 Olympics not to mention his numerous other achievements including world record runs, a marathon faster than 2 hours (unofficial) and more - he has earned his spot. Benson Kipruto, with his 2:02:16 win at the 2024 Tokyo Marathon (well ahead of Kipchoge at that race), takes the second spot on the team. Alexander Munyao Mutiso, not on the original December 2023 shortlist but added to the April 2024 shortlist, earned the third spot on the Olympic squad with his impressive win at the 2024 London Marathon. Mutiso, with a personal best of only (note sarcasm) 2:03:11 will be the slowest member of the team - simply amazing... Timothy Kiplagat, the runner-up at the 2024 Tokyo Marathon in 2:02:55 was announced as the alternate for the team.

World Record and Fast Times at London Marathon

The London Marathon never fails to deliver. Arguably one of the fastest marathon courses in the world, and inarguably the richest marathon in the world and able to attract the best athletes, the 2024 Marathon served as an opportunity to try to beat the seven year old Women's-Only marathon record and as a lead up and selection event for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
As expected, the women bested the 2:17:01 prior women's-only world record. What was not expected was that four women would run faster than the previous best and that world-record holder (mixed race) Tigst Assefa would not be the victor. Rather, Peres Jepchirchir, the defending Olympic Marathon champion and a previous New York City and Boston Marathon champion would finish ahead of all others in 2:16:16 to add another World Marathon Majors title to her achievementes as well as bettering her previous best and adding another the marathon record to her previous half marathon records (since bettered). Tigst Assefa could not keep up with Jepchirchir's sprint and took runner-up spot in 2:16:23. Joyciline Kosgei would take third spot in 2:16:24 and Megertu Alemu would settle for fourth in 2:16:34, but still knowing she had bettered the previous world record.
In the men's race, Alexander Mutiso Munyao surprised many by holding off favorite Kenenisa Bekele. Munyao would win in 2:04:01 and Bekele would follow in 2:04:15. Emile Cairess finished a distant third in 2:06:46, but became the first Briton to finish on the podium since Mo Farah in 2018.
The Men's Race (MarathonGuide.com Article)
The Women's Race (MarathonGuide.com Article)
The Men's Race (London Marathon Press Release)
The Women's Race (London Marathon Press Release)
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Boston Marathon - Amazing Again!

The Boston Marathon saw two amazing - and opposite races. In the men's race, one of the fastest marathoners in the world ran away at world record pace from the 5th mile. We thought he would crash and burn, but he held on to win: Sisay Lemma, 2024 champion in 2:06:17. Mohamed Esa past others to finish runner-up in 2:06:58 and two-time champion, Evans Chebet, took third in 2:07:22.
In the women's race, twenty women remained together for most of the race until three Kenyans pushed the pace in the final three miles to run away. Ultimately, defending Boston and New York champion, Hellen Obiri, demonstrated that she is one of the best marathoners and best closers with her win in 2:22:37. Sharon Lokedi, the 2022 NYC Marathon champion finished second in 2:22:45. And two-time Boston champion, Edna Kiplagat, at age 44!, took the third podium spot in 2:23:21.
The Men's Race
The Women's Race
Still of interest: As It Happens - Real-Time commentary and coverage of the 128th Boston Marathon
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Paris Marathon Dominated by Ethiopian Runners

Credit: Paris Marathon
Ethiopian athletes Mestawut Fikir and Mulugeta Uma have etched their names in marathon history as they clinched victories in the prestigious Paris Marathon. This was an historic double victory for Ethiopia and hints at the nation's potential dominance in the upcoming Summer Olympics just a few months away.
Read the Full Story Here
Read the Press Release Here

Tragedy - Kelvin Kiptum dead in car crash

World record holder Kelvin Kiptum passed away in a tragic car crash on February 11, 2024 in Kenya, he was 24. Kiptum had run only three marathons - but the three were incredible - all under 2:02. Kiptum debuted at the distance with a win and course record at the 2022 Valencia Marathon in 2:01:53. He followed that up in the Spring of 2023 with a win and course record at the 2023 London Marathon in 2:01:25. His final marathon was his win in world record time at the 2023 Chicago Marathon in 2:00:35. Watching Kiptum at the Chicago Marathon, we noted that he was humble and possibly didn't even know how good he was as he indicated he never thought he could break the world record.... Some suspected that Kiptum would be the first man to break the 2 hour barrier in the marathon, but now that talent has been extinguished. Apparently Kiptum was driving his car when he lost control near his home in Kenya. Kiptum's death reminds us of the death of Sammy Wanjiru in 2011 also at the age of 24 - before Kiptum, Wanjiru was also the record-setter at the London Marathon (2:05:10 in 2009) and at the Chicago Marathon (2:05:41 in 2009) and was also the Olympic Marathon champion in 2008 - all in an age before the super shoes. All of these are tragedies and we will never see what greatness these champions could have achieved.

2024 USA Olympic Team Trials Marathon!

MarathonGuide.com is on-site at the USA Olympic Trials Marathon in Orlando. Every four years, this race is the highlight of our year. All the best American marathoners in one place, putting it all on the line in a race that counts double: showing who is the best on the day (and lots of prize money) and allowing the top finishers another dream: that they will go to the Olympics.

The marathon is over!!! WOW is all we can say. Well, we'll say a lot more when we finish writing our post-race articles. For now, we'll summarize some of what made the marathon amazing...

The women's race - Fiona O'Keefe becomes the youngest-ever Olympic Trials Marathon winner, while setting a Trials Marathon record (2:22:10) AND it was her debut marathon - incredibble. Emily Sisson, the American record-holder ran a smart race and took the runner-up spot to lock in her second visit to the Olympics (she went for the 10,000m at the 2021 Olympics). Dakotah Lundwurm took the third spot in 2:25:31 - impressive.

The men's race showed the power of teamwork as two training partners and friends worked together to take one-two. Conner Mantz winning the Trials in 2:09:05 and his friend/mentor Clayton Young taking the second spot in 2:09:06. Was that one second differential a sprint finish you may ask? No... Young let Mantz take the victory because he thought he deserved it - wow. Then... Leonard Korir - fourth and missing the Olympic team by one spot in 2020 - took the third podium spot! Ooops, but with third place Korir will miss the Olympic team by one spot again...

Anyway, we'll get our articles up soon - please come back to read them and learn why this was such an amazing Trials.

In the meantime:
2024 USA Olympic Team Trials Marathon - Preview
Archived:Race As it Happens/Commentary
Full Searchable Results - Men
Full Searchable Results - Women

USA/Canada Results

Sugarloaf Marathon - May 12 - Carrabassett Valley, ME
Steven Fritzsche, 33 of Kennebunk ME, was the winner of the 2024 Sugarloaf Marathon in 2:27:35. Neil Davis, 40 of Cohasset MA, was second in 2:31:52. Jeremy Bennett, 25 of Cambridge MA, third finisher of the 2021 Colorado Marathon, was third in 2:32:20.
In the women's race, Breanna Gaster, 30 of Cambridge MA, runner-up of both the 2023 Green Bay Marathon and the 2020 White River Marathon, was first in 2:48:22. Heather Devane, 33 of Plymouth MA, was second in 2:57:49. Christine Hein, 49 of North Yarmouth ME, winner of the 2018 Maine Marathon, third finisher of the 2023 Maine Mrathon and runner-up of the 2019 the Sugarloaf Marathon and 2019 Maine Marathon, was third in 3:06:42.
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Stewart McKelvey Fredericton Marathon - May 12 - Fredericton, NB, Canada
Joe Stewart, of Halifax NS, was the winner of the 2024 Fredericton Marathon in 2:31:23. Ryan Rafuse, of Canaan NS, runner-up of the 2023 Toronto Marathon and the 2019 Valley Harvest Marathon, was second in 2:33:16. Hayden Hollowell, of Hythe AB, was third in 2:34:08.
In the women's race, Sarah Mulcahy, of Fort Kent ME USA, defending champion and winner of the 2019 Fredericton Marathon, the 2023, 2022, 2019 & 2018 Millinocket Marathon and the 2023 & 2019 Mount Desert Island Marathon, was first in 2:50:07. Madalyn Higgins, of Middle Musquodoboit NS, was second in 2:58:27. Kristy Moore, of Halifax NS, third finisher of the 2021 Blue Nose Marathon, was third in 3:03:10.
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Brookings Marathon - May 11 - Brookings, SD
Jeff Kroll, 35 of Eagan MN, was the winner of the 2024 Brookings Marathon in 2:39:07. Jesse Nitzschke, 29 of Worthington MN, was second in 2:47:46. Caleb Vukovich, 28 of Pierre SD, was third in 2:53:36.
In the women's race, Christine Hotvet, 43 of Lakeville MN, the defending champion, was first in 3:18:00. Jamie Merritt, 36 of Wentzville MO, was second in 3:36:13. Maria Vukovich, 26 of Pierre SD, was third in 3:36:51.
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Rock/Creek Scenic City Trail Marathon - May 11 - Chattanooga, TN
Patrick Powell, 35 of Helena AL, was the winner of the 2024 Rock/Creek Scenic City Trail Marathon in 4:18:16. Andrew Dixon, 34 of Asheville NC, was second in 4:23:55. Jordan Farmer, 36 of Eatonton GA, was third in 4:52:33.
In the women's race, Andrea Zmaj, 38 of Atlanta GA, the 2023 Chattanooga Marathon winner and runner-up of the 2024 & 2019 Chattanooga Marathon, was first in 4:27:34. Lauren Johnson, 36 of Nashville TN, was second in 4:42:00. Alina Sanchez, 38 of Lawrenceville GA, was third in 5:38:17.
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Starved Rock County Marathon - May 11 - Ottawa, IL
Joe Johnson, 33 of Darien IL, was the winner of the 2024 Starved Rock County Marathon in 2:55:05. Tim Yuska, 44 of Darien IL, third finisher of the 2016 Fox Valley Marathon, was second in 2:59:01. Mitchel Wantock, 30 of Iowa City IA, was third in 3:08:36.
In the women's race, Korinne Israel, 35 of Davenport IA, was first in 3:22:46. Corri Heiden, 49 of Spring Valley IL, was second in 3:42:10. Mandi Florip, 43 of Wadsworth IL, third finisher in 2023, winner of the 2022 DoLittle Marathon and runner-up of the 2023 & 2022 Petit Indoor Marathon, was third in 3:44:31.
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Old Colony Marathon - May 14 - Westfield, MA
Results and Writeup as we get them in.

Nutmeg State Marathon - May 15 - Hartford, CT
Results and Writeup as we get them in.

Red Island Marathon - May 13 - Warwick, RI
Results and Writeup as we get them in.

Bremerton Marathon - May 11 - Bremerton, WA
Connor O'Hara, 32, third finisher of the 2023 Lost Dutchman Marathon, was the winner of the 2024 Bremerton Marathon in 3:06:17. Nathanael Bate, 34, was second in 3:21:34. Michael Fyrqvist, 35, was third in 3:43:42.
In the women's race, Rachel Craig, 38, was first in 3:59:31. Katie Price, 27, was second in 4:22:27. Erin Shea, 44, was third in 4:30:50.
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Granite State Marathon - May 11 - Nashua, NH
Results and Writeup as we get them in.

Enviro-Sports Muir Woods Trail Marathon - May 11 - Stinson Beach, CA
David Kennedy, 25 of Boulder CO, was the winner of the 2024 Muir Woods Trail Marathon in 3:23:37. Christian Olmedo, 19 of Rohnert Park CA, was second in 4:11:31. Kimo Elliott, 43 of Ben Lomond CA, was third in 4:52:06.
In the women's race, Katie Hawkins, 43 of Truckee CA, was first in 4:13:15. Hannah Jeter, 28 of Kings County NY, third finisher of the 2019 Harrisburg Marathon, was second in 4:38:58. Devan Ortega, 31 of Tucson AZ, was third in 5:16:57.
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Pine Tree Marathon - May 12 - Portland, ME
Results and Writeup in process.

Maple Leaf Marathon - May 10 - Springfield, VT
Results and Writeup as we get them in.

Grizzly Peak Trail Run - May 11 - Berkeley, CA
Wyatt Barrett, 26 of El Portal CA, third finisher of the 2024 Golden Gate Trail Run Marathon, was the winner of the 2024 Grizzly Peak Trail Run in 5:10:25. Casey Schutte, 42 of Berkeley CA, was second in 5:18:46. Tyler Kennedy, 27 of San Francisco CA, was third in 5:32:41.
In the women's race, Rebecca Johnson, 32 of Oakland CA, the 2024 Lake Chabot Trail (Spring) Marathon champion, was first in 5:38:34. Natalie Chun, 45 of Oakland CA, winner of the 2024 Redwood Trail Run (Spring) Marathon, was second in 5:40:06. Michelle Lomeli, 43 of San Jose CA, defending champion and third finisher of the 2019 Montara Mountain Trail Run, was third in 6:01:53.
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Prairie Series - IA - May 14 - Sioux City, IA
Results and Writeup as we get them in.

Prairie Series - KS - May 12 - Hiawatha, KS
Yushing Ni, 53 of China, was the winner of the 2024 Prairie Series - KS in 2:59:06. James Arico, 48 of Bokeelia FL, was second in 4:07:46. Frank Bollnow, 50 of DE, was third in 4:27:11.
In the women's race, Iris Alvarez, 18 of Country Club MO, was first in 4:27:48. Lisa Atencio, 22 of Arvada CO, was second in 5:50:52. Lelia Higgins, 64 of Winter Garden FL, was third in 6:13:42.
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Prairie Series - MO - May 11 - St. Joseph, MO
Yushing Ni, 53 of China, was the winner of the 2024 Prairie Series - MO in 2:58:11. Victor Illie, 72 of Braila Romania, was second in 4:25:46. Chandra Reddy, 56 of San Ramon CA, was third in 4:26:48.
In the women's race, Gina Grimm, 52 of Happy Valley OR, was first in 4:55:53. Jamie Blumentritt, 36 of Silver Bay MN, was second in 5:17:53. Kelly Pfannesnstiel, 61 of Olathe KS, was third in 5:35:32.
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Prairie Series - NE - May 13 - South Sioux City, NE
Results and Writeup as we get them in.

Prairie Series - OK - May 10 - Miami, OK
Yushing Ni, 53 of China, was the winner of the 2024 Prairie Series - OK in 3:04:37. Paul Parry, 58 of Bettendorf IA, was second in 4:02:16. Jeffrey Foes, 58 of Alton MO, was third in 4:05:42.
In the women's race, Lisa Atencio, 22 of Arvada CO, was first in 5:34:24. Tracy Eaves, 54 of Niles MI, was second in 5:38:46. Rebecca Kandt, 55 of Paola KS, was third in 5:45:18.
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Prairie Series - SD - May 15 - Baltic, SD
Results and Writeup as we get them in.

Jewel of the Valley Marathon - May 11 - Yakima, WA
Timothy Psiaki, 38, was the winner of the 2024 Jewel of the Valley Marathon in 3:15:25. Luke Burrell, 19, was second in 3:16:04. Jarriq White, 30, was third in 3:19:10.
In the women's race, Hannah Greider, 32, was first in 3:14:34. Alexis Canovali Mckenzie, 19, was second in 3:16:36. Grace Harris, 23, winner of the 2024 Yakima River Canyon Marathon and runner-up of the 2023 Beat The Blerch Saturday Marathon, was third in 3:20:35.
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International Results

Halstead Marathon - May 12 - Halstead, United Kingdom
Shane Boxall was the winner of the 2024 Halstead Marathon in 2:38:25. Conor Culham, the defending champion and third finisher in the 2022 race, was second in 2:48:38. Aaron Graves was third in 2:52:25.
In the women's race, Ellie Baverstock, the 2023 winner, was first in 3:01:38. Kate Creak was second in 3:19:27. Kathyn Chaoman was third in 3:26:37.
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Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series - Exmoor Marathon - May 11 - Exmoor, United Kingdom
Liam Daly was the winner of the 2024 Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series - Exmoor Marathon in 4:17:24. Ben Newall, runner-up in 2023, was second in 4:35:29. Tamas Berghammer was third in 4:36:03.
In the women's race, Imogen Peebles was first in 5:21:20. Nicky Brown was second in 5:44:11. Miranda Coombes was third in 6:03:53.
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Excalibur Marathon - May 12 - Wirral, United Kingdom
Sean Merryweather was the winner of the 2024 Excalibur Marathon in 4:08:47. Matthew Crolla was second in 4:21:06. Richard Williams was third in 4:25:10.
In the women's race, Andrea Rowlands, 2022, 2019, 2018 & 2017 champion, and winner of the 2019 Snowdonia Marathon and the 2019 Salomon Trail Marathon Wales Marathon, was first in 4:29:31. Nia Albiston was second in 4:52:10. Lenka Vidamour was third in 5:10:41.
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Beer Lovers' Marathon - May 12 - Esneux, Belgium
Sebastien Mahia was the winner of the 2024 Beer Lovers' Marathon in 3:02:30. Dmitrij Gogulinsky was second in 3:24:27. Clement Conseil was third in 3:25:25.
In the women's race, Wendy Castiaux was first in 3:48:55. Sophie Conseil was second in 3:59:02. Magali Bougant was third in 4:00:40.

Debno Marathon - May 12 - Debno, Poland
Ezekiel Kipkorir, of Kenya, was the winner of the 2024 Debno Marathon in 2:16:52. Patryk Pawlowski of Poland was second in 2:19:14. Cosmas Mutuku Kyeva, of Kenya, was third in 2:20:26.
In the women's race, Aleksandra Tarnowska of Poland was first in 2:46:30. Petra Pastorova, of Czech Republic, was second in 2:47:59. Vitalyne Jemaiyo Kibii, of Kenya, was third in 2:49:18.

ING Europe-Marathon Luxembourg - May 11 - Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Richard Ruto Marakwen, of Kenya, was the winner of the 2024 Europe-Marathon Luxembourg in 2:23:04. Leendert Van Der Lugt, of Netherlands, was second in 2:33:29. Luc Scheller of Luxembourg was third in 2:36:28.
In the women's race, Irine Jeruto, of Kenya, was first in 2:43:49. Pia Von Keutz, of Germany, was second in 2:58:39. Karin Schank of Luxembourg was third in 3:12:18.

Helsinki City Marathon - May 11 - Helsinki, Finland
Oscar Holmstrom of Finland was the winner of the 2024 Helsinki City Marathon in 2:24:10. Mbacha Eric Mangeh, of Cameroon, was second in 2:30:11. Ole Antti Halonen was third in 2:33:31.
In the women's race, Koleta Moravcova, of Czech Republic, was first in 3:07:15. Kristel Rugemalira of Finland was second in 3:09:12. Rebekka Naatus of Finland was third in 3:16:31.

Ak Bars Bank Kazan Marathon - May 12 - Kazan, Russian Federation
Alexey Reunkov, 40 of Moscow, was the winner of the 2024 Kazan Marathon in 2:14:35. Dmitry Nedelin, 32 of Moscow, was second in 2:14:36. Ruslan Khoroshilov, 32 of Belgorod, was third in 2:15:08.
In the women's race, Louise Dmitrieva, 33 of Saint-petersburg, was first in 2:31:15. Alena Tatarinova, 33 of Yakutsk, was second in 2:32:06. Alina Prokopieva, 38 of Khimki, was third in 2:32:38.

Leiden Marathon - May 12 - Leiden, Netherlands
Isaac Kiprono Yego, of Kenya, was the winner of the 2024 Leiden Marathon in 2:16:36. Emmanuel Kipchumba, of Kenya, was second in 2:16:55. Mezgefe Tilahun Degefu, of Ethiopia, was third in 2:17:45.
In the women's race, Janeth Jepkosgei Kiptoo, of Kenya, was first in 2:34:14. Mildred Kinyanja, of Kenya, was second in 2:43:17. Betelhem Nega, of Ethiopia, was third in 2:48:15.

Marathon de Blaye, Cotes de Bordeaux - May 11 - Blaye, France
Phillipe Breuilh was the winner of the 2024 Marathon de Blaye, Cotes de Bordeaux in 2:43:31. Vincent Verdier was second in 2:55:50. Patrice Bligny was third in 2:56:44.
In the women's race, Roxane Philip was first in 3:30:58. Feriel Meynsan was second in 3:40:16. Cyrille-Sandrine Heuzey was third in 3:49:22.

Regensburg Marathon - May 12 - Regensburg, Germany
Oliver Tzschoppe of Germany was the winner of the 2024 Regensburg Marathon in 2:36:08. Stephan Fruhmann of Germany was second in 2:36:26. Marcus Gruber of Germany was third in 2:37:56.
In the women's race, Maria Brand of Germany was first in 2:38:23. Meike Freudenreich of Germany was second in 2:54:28. Magdalena Ferstl of Germany was third in 3:01:03.

Salzburg Marathon - May 12 - Salzburg, Austria
Peter Herzog of Austria was the winner of the 2024 Salzburg Marathon in 2:21:46. Peter Wahome Murithi, of Kenya, was second in 2:22:32. Mahdi Sareban of Austria was third in 2:36:19.
In the women's race, Eva Kovacs, of Hungary, was first in 3:06:06. Sabrina Exenberger of Austria was second in 3:11:15. Eva Kiggen, of Germany, was third in 3:12:36.

Tsarskoselskiy Marathon - May 12 - Pushkin, Russian Federation
Roman Tochinov, 39 of Saint-petersburg, was the winner of the 2024 Tsarskoselskiy Marathon in 2:27:29. Sergey Sokolov, 30 of Moscow, was second in 2:30:43. Alexander Yakovlev, 39 of Tikhvin, was third in 2:32:07.
In the women's race, Irina Shevchenko, 41 of Ramenskoye, was first in 2:27:29. Evgenia Indina, 33 of Moscow, was second in 2:30:43. Natalia Volkova, 35 of Tikhvin, was third in 2:32:07.

Varna Marathon - May 12 - Varna, Bulgaria
Shedrack Kimaiyo, of Kenya, was the winner of the 2024 Varna Marathon in 2:24:02. Kennedy Rono, of Kenya, was second in 2:24:20. Nikolay Kaufman of Bulgaria was third in 2:38:12.
In the women's race, Sheila Chebet, of Kenya, was first in 2:40:35. Ruth Mbatha, of Kenya, was second in 2:45:16. Marinela Nineva of Bulgaria was third in 2:49:29.

Clarion Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon - May 12 - Leeds, United Kingdom
Joe Sagar was the winner of the 2024 Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon in 2:25:42. Scott Harrington was second in 2:31:37. George Ravenhall was third in 2:32:20.
In the women's race, Melissah Gibson, who was the winner of the 2023 Yorkshire Marathon, the 2023 Loch Ness Marathon, the 2022 Brighton Marathon, the 2021 Chester Marathon, the 2021 Southampton Marathon and the 2021 Milton Keynes Marathon, and the runner-up of the 2023 Chester Marathon and the 2023 Newport Wales Marathon, was first in 2:45:16. Charlotte Knowles was second in 2:55:02. Kate Corcoran was third in 3:05:07.
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Dubai Marathon - Two Debutantes show how it's done!

2024 Dubai Marathon
As we mentioned in our pre-race writeup, the Dubai Marathon is known for discovering new talent and showcasing them on the world stage, and the 2024 event upheld this tradition. In the women's race, Tigist Ketema ran a 2:16:07 to win the race, set a new course record AND run the fastest debut marathon in history. With this time, Ketema became the eighth fastest woman to run the marathon in history...in her debut marathon. Behind, Ruti Aga ran a time of 2:18:07 for the runner-up spot, and defending champion Dera Dida secured third place with a time of 2:19:29.
In the men's race, another debut marathoner, 19-year-old Addisu Gobena, won the race with a time of 2:05:01, while the third place went to another debutant, Dejene Megersa, who finished in 2:05:42. The runner-up was Lemi Dumecha with a time of 2:05:20.
Two Germans used the Dubai Marathon to qualify for the 2024 Olympics: Samuel Fitwi smashed his personal best to run 2:06:27 and Melat Kejeta ran 2:21:47.
Read the Press Release Here

New York City Marathon Coverage

The New York City Marathon provided great drama as the men's race saw a chase for the record and the women's race saw six women together in the final miles and a sprint finish. From nearly the start of the race, the men were on pace for a course record and ultimately the twelve year old record did fall with Tamirat Tola running 2:04:58, just 8 seconds ahead of Geoffrey Mutai's 2:05:06 in 2011, but enough for the record. The men's pace broke some of the runenrs, leaving Albert Korir to finish second in 2:06:57 and Shura Kitata to finish third in 2:07:11. The women's race saw a conservative early pace lead to a five-way contest into the finish with Hellen Obiri claiming the victory in 2;27:34. Letesenbet Gidey took the second place honors in 2:27:29 and defending champion Sharon Lokedi finished third in 2:27:33.

And Post-Race Articles:
The Men's Race (in process)
The Women's Race
Also of interest: Real-Time Notes/As It Happened
Pre-Race Links (still interesting):
- NYC Marathon Coverage Homepage (all links)
- Men's Field Preview & Starter List
- Women's Field Preview & Starter List
- Pace Chart/Spectator Locations

World Record at Chicago Marathon!

Chicago got its payback against the Berlin Marathon. Just two weeks after Chicago lost the Women's world record to the Berlin Marathon, it snatched back the Men's world record from the Berlin! Kelvin Kiptum, who announced he was aiming for a course record, surprised everyone and himself by setting a new world record of 2:00:35 with his win at the 45th Chicago Marathon. As if that wasn't great enough, the women in the race were on-track for a world record before Ruth Chepngetich slowed to allow Sifan Hassan to win in 2:13:44 - the second fastest women's marathon of all time and new course record. In the wheelchair races, Marcel Hug and Catherine Debrunner set new course records in their marathon races.
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World Record SMASHED at Berlin Marathon

Credit: ©SCC EVENTS/Jean-Marc Wiesner

2023 Berlin Marathon
It's notable when a world record is broken. It is nothing short of AMAZING when a world record is lowered by more than 2 minutes and that is just what happened at the 2023 Berlin Marathon. Defending champion Tigst Assefa ran the marathon course in 2:11:53 knocking 2:11 off the previous record by Brigid Kosgei of 2:14:04 set at the 2019 Chicago Marathon. With her run, Assefa also knocked nearly four minutes off her personal best and previous Berlin Marathon record of 2:15:37 set at the 2022 Berlin Marathon. Also of note at the 2023 Berlin Marathon, Eliud Kipchoge won his fifth Berlin Marathon - a record number of wins at Berlin - and complete the course with the fourth fastest Marathon finish of all time behind only himself, Kelvin Kiptum and Kenenisa Bekele. Amanal Petros set a new German National Record with his run of 2:04:58.

The Berlin Marathon is built for records and the 2023 Berlin Marathon cements its reputation as the one best suited for world record attempts and successes. Tigst Assefa's record brings the world record back to Berlin where it resided until the world record moved to Chicago and London beginning in 2001. This is the third time the women's World Record has been set in Berlin. The men's world record in the marathon has resided in Berlin since 2003 - currently Eliud Kipchoge's 2:01:09 set at the 2022 Berlin Marathon - and in total the men's world record has been set in Berlin an incredible nine times.

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Most engaging World Athletics Championships in history finishes on a high in Budapest

The World Athletics Championships Budapest 23 concluded on Sunday, August 27, after nine days of thrilling action in which superstars of the sport added to their legacy and new stars emerged as global champions.
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Jack Fleming named President & CEO of the Boston Athletic Association

The Boston Athletic Association, organizers of the Boston Marathon among other events, has announced that Jack Fleming has been named the new President and Chief Executive Officer of the Organization. Jack has held various roles with the BAA since 1992 and most recently was serving as COO for the organization from 2017 through early 2022 and as acting CEO since May 1, 2022. MarathonGuide.com has always been a big fan of Jack Fleming and applauds this decision by the BAA, both as the right person for the job and as he deserves the position through his years of dedication to the organization and running in general.
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2025 World Championships to be held in Tokyo

World Athletics has announced that the 2025 World Championships will be held in Tokyo, beating out Nairobi, Silesia and Singapore to host the championships. The championships will take place in the Olympic Stadium created for the 2020 Olympics - but while the pandemic-affected Olympics saw no spectators in the stadium, spectators will be welcomed and be able to enjoy the Olympic venue at the world championships. At the same time, World Athletics announced that the the 2024 World Championships Cross Country Championships will be held in Medulin and Pula in Croatia and the 2026 World Championships Cross Country Championships will be held in Tallahassee, Florida.
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Bank of America steps up for Boston Marathon

The Boston Athletic Association, organizers of the Boston Marathon, have announced that Bank of America will become the presenting sponsor of the Boston Marathon beginning in 2024. It was previously announced that John Hancock's major sponsorship of the Boston Marathon would end in 2023 and this sponsorship will provide the Boston Marathon with a needed replacement. Bank of America is also the title sponsor (and owner!) of the Chicago Marathon. In respect for the long history of the Boston Marathon and that in its 125+ years it has never had a title sponsor, Bank of America will be the presenting sponsor and its name will appear after the race name: "Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America."
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