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World Record and Fast Times at London Marathon

The London Marathon never fails to deliver. Arguably one of the fastest marathon courses in the world, and inarguably the richest marathon in the world and able to attract the best athletes, the 2024 Marathon served as an opportunity to try to beat the seven year old Women's-Only marathon record and as a lead up and selection event for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
As expected, the women bested the 2:17:01 prior women's-only world record. What was not expected was that four women would run faster than the previous best and that world-record holder (mixed race) Tigst Assefa would not be the victor. Rather, Peres Jepchirchir, the defending Olympic Marathon champion and a previous New York City and Boston Marathon champion would finish ahead of all others in 2:16:16 to add another World Marathon Majors title to her achievementes as well as bettering her previous best and adding another the marathon record to her previous half marathon records (since bettered). Tigst Assefa could not keep up with Jepchirchir's sprint and took runner-up spot in 2:16:23. Joyciline Kosgei would take third spot in 2:16:24 and Megertu Alemu would settle for fourth in 2:16:34, but still knowing she had bettered the previous world record.
In the men's race, Alexander Mutiso Munyao surprised many by holding off favorite Kenenisa Bekele. Munyao would win in 2:04:01 and Bekele would follow in 2:04:15. Emile Cairess finished a distant third in 2:06:46, but became the first Briton to finish on the podium since Mo Farah in 2018.
The Women's Race (MarathonGuide.com Article)
The Men's Race (London Marathon Press Release)
The Women's Race (London Marathon Press Release)
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Boston Marathon - Amazing Again!

The Boston Marathon saw two amazing - and opposite races. In the men's race, one of the fastest marathoners in the world ran away at world record pace from the 5th mile. We thought he would crash and burn, but he held on to win: Sisay Lemma, 2024 champion in 2:06:17. Mohamed Esa past others to finish runner-up in 2:06:58 and two-time champion, Evans Chebet, took third in 2:07:22.
In the women's race, twenty women remained together for most of the race until three Kenyans pushed the pace in the final three miles to run away. Ultimately, defending Boston and New York champion, Hellen Obiri, demonstrated that she is one of the best marathoners and best closers with her win in 2:22:37. Sharon Lokedi, the 2022 NYC Marathon champion finished second in 2:22:45. And two-time Boston champion, Edna Kiplagat, at age 44!, took the third podium spot in 2:23:21.
The Men's Race
The Women's Race
Still of interest: As It Happens - Real-Time commentary and coverage of the 128th Boston Marathon
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Possible Kenyan Olympic Marathon Team narrowed to five men and six women - a who's who of marathoners

Athletics Kenya has narrowed down the list of potential marathoners to represent the country in the 2024 Paris Olympics from the ten men and ten women announced in December 2023 to six women and five men. Each country is allowed to have three participants and Athletics Kenya will announce the selected three men and women following the upcoming Boston and London Marathons. Remaining in the running (pun intended) are five men with personal bests under 2:03:15! Two time-defending Olympic champion, 8-time WMM champion, and fastest living marathoner, Eliud Kipchoge with a personal best of 2:01:09 leads the list of male candidates. Kipchoge is followed on the list by Vincent Kipkemoi Ngetich (PB 2:03:13 as runner-up behind Kipchoge at the 2023 Berlin Marathon); Timothy Kipglagat (PB 2:02:55 as runner-up at the 2024 Tokyo Marathon behind Benson Kipruto); Benson Kipruto (PB 2:02:16 and winner of the 2021 Boston, 2022 Chicago and 2024 Tokyo Marathons); and Alexander Mutiso, a late addition to the list with a personal best of 2:03:11 as runner-up at the 2023 Valencia Marathon. Kelvin Kiptum was on the original December list of possible team members and would have been a favorite to make the team - he will be severely missed.

The six women on the list announced by Athletics Kenya include Ruth Chepngetich (PB 2:14:18, 2019 Marathon world champion, two-time Chicago Marathon champion and 2021 Olympic Games marathon team member/DNF); Brigid Kosgei (PB 2:14:04, 2021 Olympics Silver medalist and previous London, Tokyo and two-time Chicago Marathon champion); Hellen Obiri (PB 2:25:49 and 2023 New York City and London Marathon); Rosemary Wanjiru (PB 2:16:14, 2023 Tokyo Marathon champion and 2022 Berlin and 2024 Tokyo Marathon runner-up); Sharon Lokedi (PB 2:23:23 and 2022 New York City Marathon champion). Rounding out the six is one of our favorites, Peres Jepchirchir (PB 2:17:16, defending Olympic Marathon champion, three-time defending World Half Marathon champion and prior Boston and New York City Marathon champion).

Also announced were the coaches for the Kenyan Marathon team - Amos Korir, Nicholas Koech and Patrick Sang. Marathon great, Mary Keitany, was announced as the Marathon Team Coordinator.

Paris Marathon Dominated by Ethiopian Runners

Credit: Paris Marathon
Ethiopian athletes Mestawut Fikir and Mulugeta Uma have etched their names in marathon history as they clinched victories in the prestigious Paris Marathon. This was an historic double victory for Ethiopia and hints at the nation's potential dominance in the upcoming Summer Olympics just a few months away.
Read the Full Story Here
Read the Press Release Here

Tragedy - Kelvin Kiptum dead in car crash

World record holder Kelvin Kiptum passed away in a tragic car crash on February 11, 2024 in Kenya, he was 24. Kiptum had run only three marathons - but the three were incredible - all under 2:02. Kiptum debuted at the distance with a win and course record at the 2022 Valencia Marathon in 2:01:53. He followed that up in the Spring of 2023 with a win and course record at the 2023 London Marathon in 2:01:25. His final marathon was his win in world record time at the 2023 Chicago Marathon in 2:00:35. Watching Kiptum at the Chicago Marathon, we noted that he was humble and possibly didn't even know how good he was as he indicated he never thought he could break the world record.... Some suspected that Kiptum would be the first man to break the 2 hour barrier in the marathon, but now that talent has been extinguished. Apparently Kiptum was driving his car when he lost control near his home in Kenya. Kiptum's death reminds us of the death of Sammy Wanjiru in 2011 also at the age of 24 - before Kiptum, Wanjiru was also the record-setter at the London Marathon (2:05:10 in 2009) and at the Chicago Marathon (2:05:41 in 2009) and was also the Olympic Marathon champion in 2008 - all in an age before the super shoes. All of these are tragedies and we will never see what greatness these champions could have achieved.

2024 USA Olympic Team Trials Marathon!

MarathonGuide.com is on-site at the USA Olympic Trials Marathon in Orlando. Every four years, this race is the highlight of our year. All the best American marathoners in one place, putting it all on the line in a race that counts double: showing who is the best on the day (and lots of prize money) and allowing the top finishers another dream: that they will go to the Olympics.

The marathon is over!!! WOW is all we can say. Well, we'll say a lot more when we finish writing our post-race articles. For now, we'll summarize some of what made the marathon amazing...

The women's race - Fiona O'Keefe becomes the youngest-ever Olympic Trials Marathon winner, while setting a Trials Marathon record (2:22:10) AND it was her debut marathon - incredibble. Emily Sisson, the American record-holder ran a smart race and took the runner-up spot to lock in her second visit to the Olympics (she went for the 10,000m at the 2021 Olympics). Dakotah Lundwurm took the third spot in 2:25:31 - impressive.

The men's race showed the power of teamwork as two training partners and friends worked together to take one-two. Conner Mantz winning the Trials in 2:09:05 and his friend/mentor Clayton Young taking the second spot in 2:09:06. Was that one second differential a sprint finish you may ask? No... Young let Mantz take the victory because he thought he deserved it - wow. Then... Leonard Korir - fourth and missing the Olympic team by one spot in 2020 - took the third podium spot! Ooops, but with third place Korir will miss the Olympic team by one spot again...

Anyway, we'll get our articles up soon - please come back to read them and learn why this was such an amazing Trials.

In the meantime:
2024 USA Olympic Team Trials Marathon - Preview
Archived:Race As it Happens/Commentary
Full Searchable Results - Men
Full Searchable Results - Women

Dubai Marathon - Two Debutantes show how it's done!

2024 Dubai Marathon
As we mentioned in our pre-race writeup, the Dubai Marathon is known for discovering new talent and showcasing them on the world stage, and the 2024 event upheld this tradition. In the women's race, Tigist Ketema ran a 2:16:07 to win the race, set a new course record AND run the fastest debut marathon in history. With this time, Ketema became the eighth fastest woman to run the marathon in history...in her debut marathon. Behind, Ruti Aga ran a time of 2:18:07 for the runner-up spot, and defending champion Dera Dida secured third place with a time of 2:19:29.
In the men's race, another debut marathoner, 19-year-old Addisu Gobena, won the race with a time of 2:05:01, while the third place went to another debutant, Dejene Megersa, who finished in 2:05:42. The runner-up was Lemi Dumecha with a time of 2:05:20.
Two Germans used the Dubai Marathon to qualify for the 2024 Olympics: Samuel Fitwi smashed his personal best to run 2:06:27 and Melat Kejeta ran 2:21:47.
Read the Press Release Here

New York City Marathon Coverage

The New York City Marathon provided great drama as the men's race saw a chase for the record and the women's race saw six women together in the final miles and a sprint finish. From nearly the start of the race, the men were on pace for a course record and ultimately the twelve year old record did fall with Tamirat Tola running 2:04:58, just 8 seconds ahead of Geoffrey Mutai's 2:05:06 in 2011, but enough for the record. The men's pace broke some of the runenrs, leaving Albert Korir to finish second in 2:06:57 and Shura Kitata to finish third in 2:07:11. The women's race saw a conservative early pace lead to a five-way contest into the finish with Hellen Obiri claiming the victory in 2;27:34. Letesenbet Gidey took the second place honors in 2:27:29 and defending champion Sharon Lokedi finished third in 2:27:33.

And Post-Race Articles:
The Men's Race (in process)
The Women's Race
Also of interest: Real-Time Notes/As It Happened
Pre-Race Links (still interesting):
- NYC Marathon Coverage Homepage (all links)
- Men's Field Preview & Starter List
- Women's Field Preview & Starter List
- Pace Chart/Spectator Locations

World Record at Chicago Marathon!

Chicago got its payback against the Berlin Marathon. Just two weeks after Chicago lost the Women's world record to the Berlin Marathon, it snatched back the Men's world record from the Berlin! Kelvin Kiptum, who announced he was aiming for a course record, surprised everyone and himself by setting a new world record of 2:00:35 with his win at the 45th Chicago Marathon. As if that wasn't great enough, the women in the race were on-track for a world record before Ruth Chepngetich slowed to allow Sifan Hassan to win in 2:13:44 - the second fastest women's marathon of all time and new course record. In the wheelchair races, Marcel Hug and Catherine Debrunner set new course records in their marathon races.
Read the Press Release

World Record SMASHED at Berlin Marathon

Credit: ©SCC EVENTS/Jean-Marc Wiesner

2023 Berlin Marathon
It's notable when a world record is broken. It is nothing short of AMAZING when a world record is lowered by more than 2 minutes and that is just what happened at the 2023 Berlin Marathon. Defending champion Tigst Assefa ran the marathon course in 2:11:53 knocking 2:11 off the previous record by Brigid Kosgei of 2:14:04 set at the 2019 Chicago Marathon. With her run, Assefa also knocked nearly four minutes off her personal best and previous Berlin Marathon record of 2:15:37 set at the 2022 Berlin Marathon. Also of note at the 2023 Berlin Marathon, Eliud Kipchoge won his fifth Berlin Marathon - a record number of wins at Berlin - and complete the course with the fourth fastest Marathon finish of all time behind only himself, Kelvin Kiptum and Kenenisa Bekele. Amanal Petros set a new German National Record with his run of 2:04:58.

The Berlin Marathon is built for records and the 2023 Berlin Marathon cements its reputation as the one best suited for world record attempts and successes. Tigst Assefa's record brings the world record back to Berlin where it resided until the world record moved to Chicago and London beginning in 2001. This is the third time the women's World Record has been set in Berlin. The men's world record in the marathon has resided in Berlin since 2003 - currently Eliud Kipchoge's 2:01:09 set at the 2022 Berlin Marathon - and in total the men's world record has been set in Berlin an incredible nine times.
Read the Post-Race Press Release
Read the Post-Race Press Release #2

USA and Canada Results

University of Utah Health Salt Lake City Marathon - Apr 20 - Salt Lake City, UT
Alex Johnson, 24 of Salt Lake City UT, was the winner of the 2024 Salt Lake City Marathon in 2:32:18. Shawn Smith, 35 of South Salt Lake UT, was second in 2:44:01. Jose Cruz, 45 of Bountiful UT, was third in 2:46:59.
In the women's race, Sarah Newton, 26 of Salt Lake City UT, was first in 3:01:46. Anna Patterson, 25 of Chicago IL, was second in 3:02:08. Caitlyn Reilley, 31 of Corvallis OR, was third in 3:02:50.
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Garmin Marathon (prev. Oz Marathon) - Apr 20 - Olathe, KS
Jacob Cofer, 24 of Overland Park KS, was the winner of the 2024 Garmin Marathon (prev. Oz Marathon) in 2:31:32. Steffan Reimer, 35 of Blumenort MB Canada, was second in 2:45:12. Luke Salisbury, 29 of Overland Park KS, was third in 2:45:29.
In the women's race, Breanna Goertz, 26 of Saint Charles MO, was first in 3:09:53. Isabel Skikos, 24 of Kansas City KS, was second in 3:15:08. Carson Gustafson, 29 of Littleton CO, was third in 3:18:59.
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Delaware Marathon - Apr 21 - Wilmington, DE
Alex Trouteaud, 44 of Barnesville MD, was the winner of the 2024 Delaware Marathon in 2:35:21. Brandon Kintish, 25 of Northfield NJ, was second in 2:35:32. Joey Andrisani, 41 of Wilmington DE, was third in 2:40:41.
In the women's race, Shannon Cebron, 32 of Baltimore MD, was first in 2:59:50. Janie Augustyn, 29 of Baltimore MD, was second in 3:11:56. Rachel Lundberg, 39 of Media PA, was third in 3:17:27.
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Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon - Apr 20 - Roanoke, VA
Joseph Darwin, 31 of Roanoke VA, was the winner of the 2024 Blue Ridge Marathon in 2:44:02. George Tolton, 32 of Salem VA, was second in 2:53:34. Dan Grimm, 32 of Roanoke VA, was third in 3:05:40.
In the women's race, Amy Johnson, 39 of Clayton NC, was first in 3:29:58. Elizabeth Edmonds, 29 of Roanoke VA, was second in 3:37:15. Emily Potter, 45 of Charlottesville VA, was third in 3:48:01.
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Whidbey Island Marathon - Apr 21 - Oak Harbor, WA
Ryan McFadden, 37, was the winner of the 2024 Whidbey Island Marathon in 2:53:10. Noah Hoefer, 22, was second in 2:58:15. Mitchell Skjeveland, 30, was third in 3:01:37.
In the women's race, Iz Berrang, 30, was first in 3:26:32. Claire Fuscoe, 28, was second in 3:33:49. Melissa Hruska, 26, was third in 3:37:09. Raisah Vesteinsdottir, 29, was first in 5:06:41.
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The Cheap Marathon - Apr 20 - Derry, NH
Kyle Bystrom, 27 of Cambridge MA, was the winner of the 2024 The Cheap Marathon in 2:37:36. Timothy Gavin, 48 of Weston MA, was second in 2:41:11. Stephen Bennett, 35 of Swampscott MA, was third in 2:41:40.
In the women's race, Jasmine Opie, 30 of Boston MA, was first in 2:56:40. Liz Belanger, 32 of Hooksett NH, was second in 3:01:29. Katie Norwood, 35 of Brewer ME, was third in 3:05:54.
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Hogeye Marathon - Apr 20 - Springdale, AR
Carl Nelson, 29 of Omaha NE, was the winner of the 2024 Hogeye Marathon in 2:39:57. Conor Boles, 32 of Bentonville AR, was second in 2:49:03. Ethan Clark, 20 of Greenwood AR, was third in 2:54:19.
In the women's race, Kellie Sprouse, 38 of Springdale AR, was first in 3:09:58. Rosie Laughlin, 58 of Springfield MO, was second in 3:26:48. Melaina Taylor, 20 of Fayetteville AR, was third in 3:29:05.
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Wenatchee Marathon - Apr 20 - Wenatchee, WA
Kurt Warwick, of Clinton WA, was the winner of the 2024 Wenatchee Marathon in 2:38:48. Scott Darios, of Missoula MT, was second in 2:52:22. Connor O' Hara, of Mesa AZ, was third in 2:54:51.
In the women's race, Connie Hughes, of Eagle ID, was first in 3:30:13. Emma Isaak, of Coulee City WA, was second in 3:40:13. Carly King, of Pullman WA, was third in 3:43:05.
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Golden Driller Marathon - Apr 20 - Tulsa, OK
Jon Day, 40 of Austin TX, was the winner of the 2024 Golden Driller Marathon in 2:46:40. Matthew Rogers, 30 of Tulsa OK, was second in 2:51:01. Erik Gonzales, 42 of Jenks OK, was third in 2:51:34.
In the women's race, Emily Wells, 23 of Wichita KS, was first in 3:32:20. Olivia Cannon, 15 of Jenks OK, was second in 3:38:40. Jessie Thompson, 36 of Clinton MO, was third in 3:48:09.
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Pine Line Trail Marathon - Apr 20 - Medford, WI
Alexander Mueller, 34 of Medford WI, was the winner of the 2024 Pine Line Trail Marathon in 3:47:12. Carl Thompson, 37 of Colby WI, was second in 4:00:04. Scott Paul, 49 of Menominee MI, was third in 4:08:30.
In the women's race, Katie Sargent, 37 of Wausau WI, was first in 3:50:19. Brittany Skic, 39 of Merrill WI, was second in 3:55:49. Kelly Denzin, 40 of Wausau WI, was third in 4:14:46.
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Riverboat Series - MS - Apr 17 - Leroy Percy State Park, MS
Jan Mermin, 55 of Newport RI, was the winner of the 2024 Riverboat Series - MS in 4:28:09. Tim Mahler, 63 of Springfield IL, was second in 5:52:54. Steven Cournoyer, 50 of Apopka FL, was third in 6:02:54.
In the women's race, Alice Boshoven, 37 of Neenah WI, was first in 4:58:31. Amber Hertz-tang, 38 of Madison WI, was second in 4:58:31. Angela Tortorice, 56 of Dallas TX, was third in 7:59:50.
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Riverboat Series - MO - Apr 20 - Cape Girardeau, MO
Clinton Rice, 37 of Perryville MO, was the winner of the 2024 Riverboat Series - MO in 3:16:19. Tim Mahler, 63 of Springfield IL, was second in 4:22:00. Andrew Hinchey, 19 of High Ridge MO, was third in 4:35:55.
In the women's race, Caitlin Totta, 30 of Kansas City MO, was first in 4:39:42. Lisa Atencio, 58 of Arvada CO, was second in 5:34:38. Monica Knox, 46 of Denver CO, was third in 6:07:55.
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Riverboat Series - TN - Apr 18 - Meeman-Shelby State Park, TN
Jan Mermin, 55 of Newport RI, was the winner of the 2024 Riverboat Series - TN in 4:32:27. Steven Cournoyer, 50 of Apopka FL, was second in 5:49:05. Tim Mahler, 63 of Springfield IL, was third in 6:07:14.
In the women's race, Kathy Burkey, 69 of Toledo OH, was first in 7:58:46. Angela Tortorice, 56 of Dallas TX, was second in 8:01:40.
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Riverboat Series - IL - Apr 21 - Vienna, IL
Justin Gillette, 41 of Goshen IN, was the winner of the 2024 Riverboat Series - IL in 3:43:41. Logan Leverett, 30 of Harrisburg IL, was second in 4:19:36. Tim Mahler, 63 of Springfield IL, was third in 4:30:35.
In the women's race, Kathy Burkey, 69 of Toledo OH, was first in 7:28:14. Fran Libasci, 72 of Summit NJ, was second in 7:40:16. Debbie Del Favero, 66 of St. Petersburg FL, was third in 7:46:49.
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Horseshoe Lake Trail Run - Apr 21 - Palo Alto, CA
Doug Rappoport, 49 of Redwood City CA, was the winner of the 2024 Horseshoe Lake Trail Run in 4:49:24. Scott Gordon, 39 of Oakland CA, was second in 5:06:12. Jake McGlynn, 23 of Santa Cruz CA, was third in 5:24:17.
In the women's race, Laura McNeil, 43 of San Jose CA, was first in 4:49:38. Sylva Carpenter, 18 of Mount Shasta CA, was second in 5:19:54. Sage Simms, 22 of Santa Cruz CA, was third in 5:24:17.
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Brew City Marathon - Apr 20 - Milwaukee, WI
Brek Minarik, 36 of Hartland WI, was the winner of the 2024 Brew City Marathon in 2:41:38. Jordan Watt, 28 of Chicago WI, was second in 2:52:11. Andrew Quam, 33 of Madison IL, was third in 2:52:38.
In the women's race, Joan Fleischman, 29 of Boston WI, was first in 3:02:07. Chelsea Hoffmaster, 33 of Cincinnati WI, was second in 3:11:47. Allie Greenman, 23 of Madison WI, was third in 3:17:13.
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London OH Marathon - Apr 20 - London, OH
Sam Adams, 19 of Conesville OH, was the winner of the 2024 London OH Marathon in 2:38:48. Phil Sowar, 33 of Cincinnati OH, was second in 2:49:56. Matt Rhyand, 27 of Columbus OH, was third in 2:56:36.
In the women's race, Molly Kash, 49 of Dayton OH, was first in 3:09:31. Amy Parker, 39 of Gahanna OH, was second in 3:12:44. Abbey Darr, 32 of Ostrander OH, was third in 3:17:36.
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Run the River Marathon - Apr 20 - Kennewick, WA
Al Moreno, 35 of Richland WA, was the winner of the 2024 Run the River Marathon in 3:00:50. Matthew Lautzenheiser, 47 of Missoula MT, was second in 3:01:58. Kyle Paulson, 30 of Kennewick WA, was third in 3:10:06.
In the women's race, Kristi Williams, 40 of Seattle WA, was first in 3:10:14. Colleen Barisic, 36 of Pasco WA, was second in 3:37:01. Kim McDaniels, 35 of Walla Walla WA, was third in 3:44:22.
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International Results

TCS London Marathon - Apr 21 - London, United Kingdom
Alexander Mutiso Munyao, of Kenya, was the winner of the 2024 London Marathon in 2:04:01. Kenenisa Bekele, of Ethiopia, was second in 2:04:15. Emile Cairess, of Great Britain, was third in 2:06:46.
In the women's race, Peres Jepchirchir, of Kenya, was first in 2:16:16. Tigst Assefa, of Ethiopia, was second in 2:16:23. Joyciline Jepkosgei, of Kenya, was third in 2:16:24.
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Post-Race Men's Race Press Release
Post-Race Women's Race Press Release

Stratford Rotary Shakespeare Marathon - Apr 21 - Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
Jack Pickett was the winner of the 2024 Shakespeare Marathon in 2:25:16. Luke Greer was second in 2:29:16. George Gathercole was third in 2:36:49.
In the women's race, Jenny Alexander was first in 3:06:23. Jennefer Gray was second in 3:11:35. Grace Atkin was third in 3:13:45.
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Vienna City Marathon - Apr 21 - Vienna, Austria
Chala Regasa, of Ethiopia, was the winner of the 2024 Vienna City Marathon in 2:06:35. Bernard Muia, of Kenya, was second in 2:10:42. Albert Kangogo, of Kenya, was third in 2:10:44.
In the women's race, Nazret Weldu, of Eritrea, was first in 2:24:08. Faith Chepkoech, of Kenya, was second in 2:26:22. Rebbeca Tanui, of Kenya, was third in 2:26:53.
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Connemara International Marathon - Apr 21 - Connemara, Ireland
Michael Brady was the winner of the 2024 Connemara International Marathon in 2:42:31. John Lee was second in 2:45:08. Pierre Bouvier was third in 2:56:19.
In the women's race, Sarah Flanagan was first in 3:03:56. Nina Rismal was second in 3:22:00. Jade Harbron was third in 3:32:19.
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Blackpool Marathon - Apr 21 - Blackpool, United Kingdom
Results and Writeup as we get them in.

Frontrunner City of Christchurch Marathon - Apr 21 - Christchurch, New Zealand
Andy Good was the winner of the 2024 City of Christchurch Marathon in 2:21:38. Jono Wilkins was second in 2:23:38. Troy Lonergan was third in 2:28:21.
In the women's race, Ingrid Cree was first in 2:46:43. Mel Brandon was second in 2:48:19. Kumiko Otani was third in 2:58:03.
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Alexander The Great Marathon - Apr 21 - Thessaloniki, Greece
Writeup as we get them in.

Benoni Northerns Marathon - Apr 21 - Benoni, South Africa
Samuel Matsepe was the winner of the 2024 Benoni Northerns Marathon in 2:31:00. Retsepile Khotle was second in 2:36:09. Jeremia Moshweti was third in 2:37:34.
In the women's race, Elrize Kruger was first in 3:09:28. Ramadimetja Lizzy Babili was second in 3:10:50. Gina Pocock was third in 3:14:56.

Bilstein Marathon - Apr 21 - Kleinalmerode, Germany
Raphael Schlehahn was the winner of the 2024 Bilstein Marathon in 4:04:13. Christofer Przybilla was second in 4:12:50. Lucas Mohrhagen was third in 4:13:03.
In the women's race, Nina Zellermann was first in 4:32:26. Antje Feldmann was second in 4:58:55. Ina Warnecke was third in 5:14:00.

Dreiburgenland Marathon - Apr 20 - Thurmansbang, Germany
Writeup as we get them in.

Eldoret City Marathon - Apr 21 - Eldoret City, Kenya
Victor Kipchirchir Rotich was the winner of the 2024 Eldoret City Marathon in 2:12:49. Felix Kipsang Mutai was second in 2:12:52. Evans Kipruto was third in 2:13:16.
In the women's race, Emily Jepkemoi was first in 2:30:13. Martha Akeno was second in 2:31:21. Joan Jepkosgei Kilimo was third in 2:34:15.

Enschede Marathon - Apr 21 - Enschede, Netherlands
Taoufik Allam, of Morocco, was the winner of the 2024 Enschede Marathon in 2:08:58. Noah Kipkemboi, of Kenya, was second in 2:09:06. Tafere Adisu, of Ethiopia, was third in 2:09:21.
In the women's race, Saou Kanbouchia, of Morocco, was first in 2:27:16. Linet Masai, of Kenya, was second in 2:29:59. Aberash Demisse, of Ethiopia, was third in 2:30:34.

Huaian Marathon - Apr 21 - Huaian, China
Enock Kipkemboi, of Kenya, was the winner of the 2024 Huaian Marathon in 2:11:44. George Onyancha, of Kenya, was second in 2:12:30. Dinghong Yang of China was third in 2:12:33.
In the women's race, Naomi Tuei, of Kenya, was first in 2:34:14. Lucy Karimi, of Kenya, was second in 2:34:15. Min Wang of China was third in 2:36:53.

International Zurich Marathon - Apr 21 - Zurich, Switzerland
Mark Kosgey Kiptoo, of Kenya, was the winner of the 2024 International Zurich Marathon in 2:12:31. Rugut Kipchumpa, of Kenya, was second in 2:14:06. Patrik Wageli of Switzerland was third in 2:14:22.
In the women's race, Dina Alexandrova, of Russian Federation, was first in 2:29:00. Serkalem Kekonnen Mengiste, of Ethiopia, was second in 2:34:09. Naomi Jepkogei Maiyo, of Kenya, was third in 2:35:44.

Izmir Marathon - Apr 21 - Izmir, Turkey
Vitalis Kibiwot, of Kenya, was the winner of the 2024 Izmir Marathon in 2:11:08. Sendeku Alelgn Amogne, of Ethiopia, was second in 2:13:42. Silas Kurui, of Kenya, was third in 2:13:47.
In the women's race, Aamelmal Birara Tagel, of Ethiopia, was first in 2:37:26. Bekelech Daba Bedad, of Ethiopia, was second in 2:42:12. Gete Deressa Eticha, of Ethiopia, was third in 2:45:07.

Jinshanling Great Wall Marathon - Apr 21 - Chende, Hebei, China
Writeup as we get them in.

Leipzig Marathon - Apr 21 - Leipzig, Germany
Nic Ihlow of Germany was the winner of the 2024 Leipzig Marathon in 2:28:59. Joris Spigt, of Netherlands, was second in 2:33:01. Ronny Seidel of Germany was third in 2:36:11.
In the women's race, Antonia Muller of Germany was first in 2:54:30. Maria Miether of Germany was second in 2:59:16. Kristina Grieger of Germany was third in 3:06:59.

Lisbon ECO Marathon - Apr 21 - Lisbon, Portugal
Alexandre Felicio of Portugal was the winner of the 2024 Lisbon ECO Marathon in 3:10:46. Paulo Ferreira of Portugal was second in 3:23:12. Duarte Cortes of Portugal was third in 3:24:24.
In the women's race, Francisca Raposo of Portugal was first in 3:37:41. Cristina Henriques of Portugal was second in 4:10:05. Chloe Stutel, of France, was third in 4:11:44.

Marathon de Nantes-Atlantique - Apr 21 - Nantes, France
Julien Fournier was the winner of the 2024 Marathon de Nantes-Atlantique in 2:27:17. Renaud Vincent was second in 2:27:35. Oscar Deboise was third in 2:28:38.
In the women's race, Natalie Vasseur was first in 2:58:00. Marie-Amelle Nicolas was second in 3:03:29. Emmanuelle Thouzeau was third in 3:11:02.

Marathon des Sables - Apr 21 - Ouarazazate, Morocco
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VnExpress Marathon Hue - Apr 21 - Hue, Viet Nam
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Nagano Olympic Commemorative Marathon - Apr 21 - Nagano City, Japan
Rie Kawauchi of Japan was the winner of the 2024 Nagano Olympic Commemorative Marathon in 2:33:16. Chifumi Ito of Japan was second in 2:37:32. Kagaya Chisato of Japan was third in 2:42:05.
In the women's race, Keigo Yano of Japan was first in 2:15:53. Yuta Inage of Japan was second in 2:17:04. Haruki Masago of Japan was third in 2:17:20.

Rabat International Marathon - Apr 21 - Rabat, Morocco
Robert Kwambai, of Kenya, was the winner of the 2024 Rabat International Marathon in 2:09:06. Alemu Kokeb Tesfaye, of Ethiopia, was second in 2:09:25. Mustapha Houdadi of Morocco was third in 2:09:51.
In the women's race, Rahma Tahiri of Morocco was first in 2:25:30. Kaoutar Farkoussi of Morocco was second in 2:25:35. Asimaraech Naga, of Ethiopia, was third in 2:26:55.

Saint Anthony Marathon - Apr 21 - Padua, Italy
Timothy Kipchumba, of Kenya, was the winner of the 2024 Saint Anthony Marathon in 2:08:22. Eliasa Kibet, of Kenya, was second in 2:08:47. Mogos Shumay, of Eritrea, was third in 2:09:32.
In the women's race, Lena Jerotich, of Kenya, was first in 2:31:47. Caroline Jepkemei, of Kazakhstan, was second in 2:31:58. Adanech Mesfen Mekonnen, of Ethiopia, was third in 2:33:05.

Tashkent International Marathon - Apr 21 - Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Uladzislau Pramau, of Belarus, was the winner of the 2024 Tashkent International Marathon in 2:18:39. Qtkirov Baxtiyor of Uzbekistan was second in 2:23:29. Ilya Tyapkin, of Kyrgyzstan, was third in 2:24:53.
In the women's race, Yekaterina Tunguskova of Uzbekistan was first in 2:40:58. Shokhsanam Khurramova of Uzbekistan was second in 2:44:30. Yelena Tolstykh, of Russian Federation, was third in 2:49:30.

Rhodes Marathon - Apr 21 - Rhodes, Greece
Moses Kurgat Kiptoo of Greece was the winner of the 2024 Rhodes Marathon in 2:16:08. Thomas Charles of Greece was second in 2:27:46. Dominik Malik, of Poland, was third in 2:52:56.
In the women's race, Moonika Kitt, of Estonia, was first in 3:22:14. Hannah Garvey, of United Kingdom, was second in 3:24:32. Ana Maria Wilson, of Colombia, was third in 3:27:39.

Incredible Times at TCS London Marathon

Two different races took place at the 2023 London Marathon. In the men's race, Kelvin Kiptum ran away from all other runners to win by nearly three minutes as he ran the second fastest marathon ever run and a new course record in London when he finished in 2:01:25. The women's race was much more competitive as a group of five women ran quickly together for most of the race, with Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands winning in 2:18:33. Four other women ran sub-2:19, an incredible result.
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The Boston Marathon - deep fields, fast times

The Boston Marathon put on one of its best races in memory, with both the men's and women's races showcasing exceptional talent on a wet and difficult day. Before anything, we have to say all were disappointed that Eliud Kipchoge could not add an additional marathon win to his record and instead notched only his second loss of all-time as he lost steam up the Newton Hills.
But the race was fantastic for both the men and women. In the men's race, Evans Chebet of Kenya became the first man since 2008 to win back-to-back Boston Marathons as he finished in the sixth fastest time ever at Boston, 2:05:54. Gabriel Geay of Tanzania finished second in 2:106:04 and Chebet's teammate, Benson Kipruto finished third in 2:06:06. Scott Fauble finished as first American for the third year in a row (and also seventh overall for the third time in a row).

The women's race was touted as having the deepest field in Boston Marathon history and it did not disappoint. Hellen Obiri, a late entrant to the race and running only her second-ever marathon, was the winner in the tenth-fastest time in Boston Marathon history, in 2:21:38. Amane Beriso of Ethiopia finished just behind in 2:21:50 followed by Lonah Salpeter of Israel in third-place in 2:21:57. As impressive as anyone, American Emma Bates led much of the race until she could not keep the pace in the final two miles but finished in fifth place in 2:22:10 which was the second fastest time every for an American (behind only Shalane Flanagan's 2:22:02 when she finished fifth in 2014).

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Most engaging World Athletics Championships in history finishes on a high in Budapest

The World Athletics Championships Budapest 23 concluded on Sunday, August 27, after nine days of thrilling action in which superstars of the sport added to their legacy and new stars emerged as global champions.
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Jack Fleming named President & CEO of the Boston Athletic Association

The Boston Athletic Association, organizers of the Boston Marathon among other events, has announced that Jack Fleming has been named the new President and Chief Executive Officer of the Organization. Jack has held various roles with the BAA since 1992 and most recently was serving as COO for the organization from 2017 through early 2022 and as acting CEO since May 1, 2022. MarathonGuide.com has always been a big fan of Jack Fleming and applauds this decision by the BAA, both as the right person for the job and as he deserves the position through his years of dedication to the organization and running in general.
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2025 World Championships to be held in Tokyo

World Athletics has announced that the 2025 World Championships will be held in Tokyo, beating out Nairobi, Silesia and Singapore to host the championships. The championships will take place in the Olympic Stadium created for the 2020 Olympics - but while the pandemic-affected Olympics saw no spectators in the stadium, spectators will be welcomed and be able to enjoy the Olympic venue at the world championships. At the same time, World Athletics announced that the the 2024 World Championships Cross Country Championships will be held in Medulin and Pula in Croatia and the 2026 World Championships Cross Country Championships will be held in Tallahassee, Florida.
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Bank of America steps up for Boston Marathon

The Boston Athletic Association, organizers of the Boston Marathon, have announced that Bank of America will become the presenting sponsor of the Boston Marathon beginning in 2024. It was previously announced that John Hancock's major sponsorship of the Boston Marathon would end in 2023 and this sponsorship will provide the Boston Marathon with a needed replacement. Bank of America is also the title sponsor (and owner!) of the Chicago Marathon. In respect for the long history of the Boston Marathon and that in its 125+ years it has never had a title sponsor, Bank of America will be the presenting sponsor and its name will appear after the race name: "Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America."
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