Daska, Desisa Crowned Boston Champions

BOSTON – On a picture perfect day for racing, Ethiopians Mamitu Daska and Lelisa Desisa were crowned champions at the 14th B.A.A. Half Marathon, presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund. Daska established a new event record of 1:08:20, while...
Desisa, Smith Win 13th BAA Half

Desisa, Smith Win 13th BAA Half

BOSTON – (October 13, 2013) – 2013 Boston Marathon champion Lelisa Desisa (ETH) and Kim Smith (NZL) won the 13th B.A.A. Half Marathon, presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund, under sunny skies in Boston’s Franklin Park. Desisa and...
Mahon for performance group

Mahon for performance group

BOSTON – Terrence Mahon has joined the Boston Athletic Association to lead and coach a high performance distance running initiative for the organization. The club will continue to be sponsored and supported by adidas, which has been the club’s sponsor...
True repeats Boston 5k win

True repeats Boston 5k win

BOSTON – April 15, 2012 – A 60 degree Sunday morning with light winds meant that the scene was set for some fast running at the fourth B.A.A. 5K, held the day before the 116th Boston Marathon. With the celebrated Marathon finish line as the backdrop...
Davila named Athlete of the Week

Davila named Athlete of the Week

INDIANAPOLIS – Desiree Davila has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after she came within two seconds of winning the 115th Boston Marathon on Monday.  Desiree Davila Davila ran in sixth place for much of the first half of the race, as...