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American Meb Keflezighi Wins NYC Marathon

New York City : NY : USA | about 1 month ago  
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  • Paula Radcliffe of Britain holds her leg after crossing the finish line of the 2009 New York City Marathon
    Paula Radcliffe of Britain holds her leg after crossing the finish ...
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  • Paula Radcliffe talks with Grete Waitz following a news conference in New York
    Paula Radcliffe talks with Grete Waitz following a news conference in ...
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  • Paula Radcliffe and Grete Waitz laugh during a news conference in New York
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  • Paula Radcliffe of Britain, defending New York City Marathon champion, speaks during a news conference before Sunday's marathon, in New York
    Paula Radcliffe of Britain, defending New York City Marathon champion, ...
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  • Paula Radcliffe listens as Grete Waitz speaks during a news conference in New York
    Paula Radcliffe listens as Grete Waitz speaks during a news conference ...
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  • Paula Radcliffe will compete in Sunday's New York Marathon
    Paula Radcliffe will compete in Sunday's New York Marathon
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  • Paula Radcliffe of England runs across the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge after the start of the New York Marathon
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  • Runners cross the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge after the start of the New York Marathon
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  • Runners cross the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge after the start of the New York Marathon
    Runners cross the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge after the start of the New ...
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  • Kurt Fearnley of Australia crosses the finish line winning the men's wheelchair division of the 2009 New York City Marathon
    Kurt Fearnley of Australia crosses the finish line winning the men's ...
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Paula Radcliffe of Britain holds her leg after crossing the finish ...
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 the U.S.
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  • 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,...
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  • Blog Source: www.inquisitr.com
    American runner Meb Keflezighi wins NYC marathon. Meb Keflezighi. For the first time since 1982, an American has won first place in the annual NYC Marathon. 2004 Olympic silver medalist Meb Keflezighi completed the New York City ...
  • Blog Source: www.world-track.org
    Meb Keflezighi has become the first American man to win the New York City Marathon since 1982, while Derartu Tulu of Ethiopia came out victorious in the women's race on Sunday. Mr. Keflezighi, the 2004 Olympic silver medalist, ...
  • Blog Source: www.huffingtonpost.com
    Derartu Tulu, a 37-year-old Ethiopian runner, has won the New York City marathon. Tulu beat out Russian 41-year-old Ludmila Petrova in the home stretch of Central Park to win her first New York City Marathon.
  • Blog Source: www.huffingtonpost.com
    Meb Keflezighi, an American runner, has won the New York City Marathon. Keflezighi became a naturalized American citizen in 1998, making him the first American to win the New York City Marathon since 1982.
  • Blog Source: joemygod.blogspot.com
    Cheruiyot a five-time winner of the Boston Marathon, is trying to win his first New York City Marathon. In his only previous race here, he finished fourth in 2005. Keflezighi, 34, has finished as high as second here (in 2004) but has ...
  • Blog Source: www.huffingtonpost.com
    Comments. Paula Radcliffe is set to race in Sunday's New York City Marathon. The British runner won the marathon in 2004, 2007, and 2008. Despite suffering from several injuries in recent years, Radcliffe is the heavy favorite to win. ...
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