SAN DIEGO, Calif. June 1, 2014 - On the 17th anniversary of the Suja Rock ‘n Roll San Diego Marathon & 1/2 Marathon To Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma, at the 13.1-mile distance, youth was served today. And Ethiopians ruled the roads. … [Read more...]
Jesseman repeat wins in 2013
October 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment
HARTFORD, Conn. - October 12, 2013 – The 20th running of the ING Hartford Marathon on Saturday morning hosted more than 16,000 participants in marathon, half-marathon, 5K and kids races. With the celebratory “Come Together” theme, runners from across the country, including seven finishing their 50 State Club quest, … [Read more...]
Mohammed, Worku win Houston 2013
January 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment
HOUSTON - Twenty-year-old Merima Mohammed of Ethiopia overcame leg problems and cold, wet conditions to run the second-fastest ever women’s race at Sunday’s Chevron Houston Marathon, while fellow countryman, Bazu Worku, 22, ran away with the men’s title. … [Read more...]
Ruto wins Richmond 2012
November 12, 2012 By 2 Comments
With a time of 2 hours, 15 minutes, 14 seconds, Kenya's Kipkoech Ruto (right, James Wallace photo), 23, won the 35th edition of the Anthem Richmond Marathon, taking home $3,000 in prize money - $2,500 for the first place finish and an additional bonus of $500 for finishing under two hours and twenty minutes. Aziza … [Read more...]
Malakwen Nips Bacha in Miami
January 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
MIAMI - (January 29, 2012) - Samuel Malakwen of Kenya just inched out Teferi Bacha of Ethiopia in a dramatic sprint to the finish line to win the 10th ING Miami Marathon on Sunday through the streets of Miami, Miami Beach and Coconut Grove. The spectacular finish was the marathon equivalent of a photo finish in … [Read more...]
Geneti Debuts 2:06:35 at LA Marathon
March 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Geneti Debuts 2:06:35 at Honda LA Marathon Deba women's champion for Ethiopian sweep in the rain; Amy Hastings runner-up in 2:27:03 debut; more than 22,000 entrants at 26th edition LOS ANGELES - (March 20, 2011) - At the 26th Honda LA Marathon on a rainy Sunday morning, Markos Geneti of Ethiopia produced a … [Read more...]
