News Source: United Press International
| about 1 month ago
Meb Keflezighi became the first American man to win the New York Marathon in more than 20 years Sunday, finishing in 2 hours, 9 minutes and 15 seconds. Keflezighi came in 41 seconds ahead of Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot of Kenya. The previous American...
News Source: The Scotsman
| about 1 month ago
Radcliffe revealed her challenge for a fourth ING New York City Marathon title was undone by a tendon injury. Radcliffe's reign as champion came to an end yesterday as the British world record holder placed fourth behind Ethiopian veteran Derartu...
News Source: The independent
| about 1 month ago
As the leaders of the elite women's field in the ING New York City Marathon wound their way into Central Park yesterday, Paula Radcliffe suddenly dropped behind, falling four, five, ten metres adrift of Ludmila Petrova, Derartu Tulu and Christelle...
News Source: Los Angeles Times
| about 1 month ago
Meb Keflezighi , who won the silver medal at the Athens Olympic marathon but didn't make the U.S. team for the Beijing Games, set a personal-best time in winning the New York City marathon today. Keflezighi, a native of Eritrea who grew up in San...
News Source: National Public Radio
| about 1 month ago
Keflezighi was back Sunday, wiping away tears after the New York City Marathon — for his historic victory for his country, for his recovery from an injury he once feared might end his career, and for Ryan Shay, his friend who collapsed and died at...
News Source: CNN
| about 1 month ago
For the first time since 1982, an American man won the New York City Marathon on Sunday. Meb Keflezighi, 34, broke the tape in the 26.2-mile course with a personal best time 2:09:15. Born in Eritrea, Keflezighi emigrated in 1987 to San Diego,...