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News From: Monday, April 15, 2013
 Rotterdam Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Ethiopia Finishes 1-2 at Rotterdam Marathon (Boston Herald)
Tilahun Regassa won the Rotterdam Marathon with a time of 2 hours 5 minutes and 38 seconds.


News From: Friday, April 12, 2013
 Rotterdam Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Kipsang Eyes Gold in Second Marathon in Rotterdam (Coast Week)
Geoffrey Kipsang won the Ras Al Khaimah Half-Marathon in 58 minutes and 54 seconds. He hopes to "hear the winners gong" at the Rotterdam Marathon.


News From: Sunday, April 15, 2012
 Rotterdam Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Adhane Wins Rotterdam Marathon (Race Results Weekly)
Yemane Tsegaye of Ethiopia, won the 2012 Rotterdam Marathon with an impressive 2:04:47, just three seconds ahead of fellow Ethiopian Getu Feleke, both setting personal bests.

   Yemane Adhane of Ethiopia Wins Rotterdam Marathon, Mosop's World Record Bid Blown Away By Wind (Washington Post)
Extremely windy conditions halted Moses Mosop's World Record Marathon bid in Rotterdam as Yemane Adhane won the marathon with a time of 2 hours 4 minutes and 48 seconds

   Ethiopian Adhane Wins Rotterdam Marathon (Ethio Sports)
Yermane Adhane of Ethiiopia won the Rotterdam marathon with a time of 2 hours 4 minutes and 48 seconds.


News From: Friday, April 13, 2012
 Rotterdam Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Complete Rotterdam Elite Field Released (Race Results Weekly)
The following is the final elite roster for this weekend's Rotterdam Marathon.


News From: Tuesday, March 20, 2012
 Rotterdam Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Mosop Heads Strong Rotterdam Field (IAAF.org)
Moses Cheruiyot Mosop will lead the strong field at the thirty-second annual Rotterdam Marathon with his 2 hour 3 minute and 6 second personal best marathon.


News From: Thursday, February 9, 2012
 Rotterdam Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Why This 80-Year-Old Marathoner Can't Stand Still (National Post)
Ed Whitlock has ramped up his mileage again after a fall last November left his with a broken rib. His goal is to run the Rotterdam Marathon. He completed the Toronto Waterfront Marathon with a time of 3 hours and 14 minutes.


News From: Tuesday, April 12, 2011
 Rotterdam Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Kenyans On Top At Rotterdam Marathon But No New World Record Set. (Examiner.com)
Wilson Chebet won the Rotterdam Marathon with the fastest marathon run in the world...this year. 2 hours 5 minutes and 27 seconds.

   Kenyan Carries The Day At Rotterdam (Star Africa.com)
The podium at the Rotterdam marathon was filled with Kenyans as Wilson Chebet led a team of Kenyans across the finish line with a time of 2 hours 5 minutes and 27 seconds.

   Ongori Triumphs In Marathon Debut At Rotterdam (Daily Yomiuri)
Philes Ongori ran her first marathon and won in Rotterdam with a time of 2 hours 24 minutes and 19 seconds.


News From: Monday, April 11, 2011
 Rotterdam Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Chebet Impresses With 2:05:27 Victory In Rotterdam (IAAF.org)
Wilson Chebet won the Rotterdam Marathon with a time of 2:05:27 which was a career best and the fastest time in the world this year.


News From: Friday, April 8, 2011
 Rotterdam Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   'Magnificent Seven' Targeting World Record At Rotterdam Marathon (IAAF.org)
The thirty-first Rotterdam Marathon will see four sub 2:06 marathon runners attempt an assault on the world record and a two-hundred and twenty-five thousand Euro bonus for the record.


News From: Tuesday, January 11, 2011
 Rotterdam Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Blas Sets Goal For Rotterdam Marathon (Guam Pacific Daily News)
Wayne Blas averaged ten miles per day in 2010 and will put his training to task at the 2011 Rotterdam Marathon.


News From: Monday, April 12, 2010
 Rotterdam Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Makau Blasts To First Full Marathon Win In Rotterdam (The Standard)
Peter Makau may not have finished the New York City Marathon last fall but he won the Rotterdam Marathon with the fourth fastest marathon of all time in a time of 2 hours 4 minutes and 45 seconds.


News From: Sunday, April 11, 2010
 Rotterdam Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Kenyan Makau Wins Rotterdam Marathon (Times Of India)
Patrick Makau won the Rotterdam Marathon with a time of 2 hours 4 minutes and 47 seconds and joined an elite list of runners that have broken the 2 hours and 5 minute barrier

  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Kwambai Target World Marathon Record (Daily Nation)
A large contingent of Kenyans will amass at the starting line of the Rotterdam Marathon. James Kwambai is hoping to eclipse the world record mark currently held by Haile Gebrselassie


News From: Tuesday, March 30, 2010
 Rotterdam Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Kipruto Ready To Challenge Kwambai In Rotterdam (IAAF.org)
Vincent Kipruto won the 2009 Paris Marathon and is now ready for the Rotterdam marathon and the challenge of competing against pre-race favorite James Kwambai


News From: Thursday, April 9, 2009
 Rotterdam Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Duncan Kibet, Marathoner Extraordinaire (Daily Nation)
The bearded man shattered the Rotterdam Marathon record in a winning time of 2:04.26 to become the second fastest marathon runner in the world behind Ethiopian legend Haile Gebrselassie.


News From: Sunday, April 5, 2009
 Rotterdam Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Kibet edges Kwambai as both clock 2:04:27 - Rotterdam Marathon report (IAAF)
The time was officially 2 hours 4 minutes and 27 seconds for Duncan Kibet and compatriot James Kwambi. Kibet edged Kwambi at the tape to win the Rotterdam Marathon with one of the fastest marathon times in history.

   Duncan Kibet wins Rotterdam Marathon (USA Today)
Duncan Kibet of Kenya and fellow countryman James Kwambi finished the Rotterdam Marathon with the same time of 2 hours 4 minutes and 27 seconds. Kibet was awarded the win and Kwambi would have to settle for second.


News From: Friday, April 3, 2009
 Rotterdam Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Kenyan Champion to Make Marathon Debut in Rotterdam (IAAF)
Patrick Makau, winner of the 2008 Rotterdam Half-Marathon, will make his official marathon debut at the 2009 Rotterdam Marathon


News From: Wednesday, April 1, 2009
 Rotterdam Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Wokke back to Rotterdam after 28-year absence. (Universal Sports)
Marja Wokke, 51 of the Netherlands, will return to the 42K distance of the marathon on April 5th. She won the 1981 Rotterdam women's marathon with a time of 2 hours 43 minutes and 22 seconds. She was one of four female finishers.


News From: Tuesday, March 31, 2009
 Rotterdam Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   William Kipsang Pulls out of Rotterdam Marathon (USA Today)
Defending champion William Kipsang, of Kenya, will not race in the 2009 Rotterdam Marathon due to typhoid fever. Kipsang set a course record of 2:05:49 at the 2008 Rotterdam Marathon.


News From: Wednesday, March 18, 2009
 Rotterdam Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Kenyan runners set for Rotterdam Marathon (Kenya Broadcasting Corporation)
The 2009 Fortis Rotterdam Marathon will field a number of Kenyan runners, including defending champion William Kipsang, who set a course record last year with a time of 2:05:49.


News From: Sunday, April 13, 2008
 Rotterdam Marathon
  Non-Marathon/ Other Running
   Kipsang sets 2:05:49 course record in Rotterdam (IAAF)
Setting a new course record of 2:05:49 William Kipsang won the 2008 Rotterdam Marathon. Daniel Rono was second in 2:06:58 and 2001 World 10,000m champion Charles Kamathi was third in a 2:07:33 with personal best times for both. The women's race was won by Lyubov Morgunova of Russia in a personal best of 2:25:12.


News From: Friday, April 11, 2008
 Rotterdam Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Fortis Rotterdam Marathon hoping for its first sub-2:06 (IAAF)
Race Organizers for the 2008 Rotterdam Marathon are expecting fast times in this year's line-up. The course record of 2:06:14 was set by Kenyan Felix Limo four years ago. Defending champion Joshua Chelanga will be joined by five sub-2:07 and five sub 2:08 marathoners such as Paul Kiprop, Richard Limo, Benjamin Maiyo and Jimmy Muindi. The women's race will feature four women with a personal best under 2:28 - Malgorzata Sobanska, Lyubov Morgunova, Alice Chelagat and Zekiros Adanech.


News From: Wednesday, March 26, 2008
 Rotterdam Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Impressive field for the Rotterdam Marathon (IAAF)
The 2008 Fortis Marathon Rotterdam has announced their elite fields which include five athletes with a personal best under 2:07. The goal is to break Felix Limo's course record of 2:06:14 set in 2004. Expect top performances by Robert Cheboror, William Kipsang, Paul Kiprop Kirui, Richard Limo, Benjamin Maiyo, Rodgers Rop and Jimmy Muindi.


News From: Thursday, February 14, 2008
 Rotterdam Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Rotterdam Marathon boasting three 2:06 marathon runners. (IAAF)
The April 13th Rotterdam Marathon will be loaded with talent. Three of the top athletes have run sub 2:07 in the marathon and two returning champions have gone under 2:09. The three sub 2:07 runners are from Kenya. Robert Cheboror, William Kipsang and Joseph Riri all have impressive marathon races under their belt which should make for a grueling race.


News From: Monday, January 21, 2008
 Rotterdam Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Former winners return to battle on faster course in Rotterdam (IAAF)
Kenyans Joshua Chelanga and Jimmy Muindi, former champinos of the Rotterdam Marathon, will return to the 2008 marathon. Last year's winner Chelanga won under warm conditions in 2:08:21. Muindi had a personal best at the 2005 Rotterdam Marathon which he incidentally won in 2:07:50.


News From: Monday, April 16, 2007
 Rotterdam Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Heat Cuts Rotterdam Marathon Short (Expatica)
The Rotterdam marathon was cut short because of the extreme heat. The organisers announced this measure some 3.5 hours into the event after a great number of participants were unable to continue.

   Chelanga Wins Rotterdam Marathon (Associated Press)
Joshua Chelanga became the ninth straight Kenyan to win the Rotterdam Marathon, finishing the race in 2 hours, 8 minutes, 21 seconds


News From: Sunday, April 15, 2007
 Rotterdam Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Despite Heat, Chelanga and Ominami Excel at Rotterdam Marathon (Race Results Weekly)
The Kenyan athlete won the Rotterdam Marathon in 2:08:21 in very high temperatures of over 25°C (77°F)/


News From: Friday, April 13, 2007
 Rotterdam Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   12 Stars for Rotterdam Marathon Battle (All Africa)
Benoit Zwierzchlewski of France is the fastest man in the elite field.


News From: Thursday, March 22, 2007
 Rotterdam Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Rotterdam Marathon To Have Strongest Field In Years (Race Results Weekly)
Field for 2007 with personal best times.


News From: Tuesday, February 20, 2007
 Rotterdam Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Rotterdam Marathon Announces Three Sub-2:07 Men (Race Results Weekly)
William Kipsang, with a personal best of 2:06:39 set in Amsterdam in 2003, Wilson Onsare (2:06:47, Paris, 2003) and Charles Kibiwott (2:06:52, Rotterdam, 2006), all of Kenya, were announced to participate.


News From: Sunday, April 9, 2006
 Rotterdam Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Sammy Korir Wins Rotterdam Marathon (Seattle Pi)
Sammy Korir of Kenya overcame a late challenge Sunday to win the Rotterdam Marathon in 2 hours, 6 minutes, 38 seconds.


News From: Sunday, April 10, 2005
 Rotterdam Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Kenyan, Moroccan Win Rotterdam Marathon (SF Gate)
Race results


News From: Wednesday, April 6, 2005
 Rotterdam Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   The Rundown in Rotterdam Marathon (Slam)
Whitlock will accept the challenge of Dutch champion Joop Ruter to a match race within a race. Synopsis information on both runners who are 70+ is given.


News From: Monday, March 14, 2005
 Rotterdam Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Fortis Marathon Rotterdam Contract Extended Three Years (Company News Group)
Fortis and Rotterdam Marathon BV have extended their sponsoring contract by three years, through 2008. Details on contract are given.


News From: Sunday, April 4, 2004
 Rotterdam Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Kenyan wins Rotterdam Marathon in course record (Sports Illustrated)
Kenya's Felix Limo easily won his first marathon in Rotterdam by almost three minutes and set a course record in 2 hours, 6 minutes, 14 seconds on Sunday.


News From: Thursday, March 11, 2004
 Rotterdam Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Kenya's Barmasai to Run in Rotterdam Marathon (The Nation (Nairobi))
Kenya's former 3,000 metres steeplechase world record holder Bernard Barmasai will make his marathon debut next month in Rotterdam. In addition, the field for the April 4 race will see Morocco's long distance running great Salah Hissou make his maiden appearance in the 42-kilometre race.


News From: Monday, April 14, 2003
 Rotterdam Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Ominami Runner-up in Rotterdam Marathon Race (Japan Today)
27 year old Hiromi Ominami, who won bronze in the Pusan Asian Games last fall, finnished just behind Olivera Jevtic and Montenegro in Sunday's Rotterdam Marathon.


News From: Sunday, April 13, 2003
 Rotterdam Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Kiplagat and Jevtic Win in Rotterdam Marathon (IAAF)
In this Sundays Rotterdam Marathon William Kiplagat of Kenya won the men's race and Olivera Jevtic of Serbia and Montenegro won the women's race.


News From: Thursday, April 10, 2003
 Rotterdam Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Well Matched Field For Fortis Rotterdam Marathon (IAAF)
Once again the London and Rotterdam Marathons will take place on the same day.


News From: Wednesday, April 9, 2003
 Rotterdam Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Sars Forces Chinese Out of Rotterdam Marathon (Gaurdian Unlimited)
Fears of contracting the Sars virus has caused two Chinese runners, Sun Yingjie and Jin Li, to be barred from the Rotterdam Marathon.

   Race Officials Chided for Banning Chinese From Rotterdam Marathon (The Globe and Mail)
Organizers of the Rotterdam Marathon are being criticized for barring two Chinese runners over fears of contracting severe acute respiratory syndrome.


News From: Tuesday, April 23, 2002
 Rotterdam Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Japan sweeps podium in Rotterdam Marathon (Japan Times)
Takami Ominami led Japan to an unprecedented podium sweep at a major overseas marathon when she won the women's race at the Rotterdam Marathon Sunday.

  Human Interest Story
   Kenyans rule the world's marathons (The Daily Nation)
Kenya's athletes ruled Europe's big city marathon races again this weekend.


News From: Monday, April 22, 2002
 Rotterdam Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Marathon runner-up ran with broken arm for 20 miles (Ananova)
Kenyan Kenneth Cheruiyot fell and broke his arm after only six miles of the Rotterdam Marathon, yet still went on to place second.



 

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