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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.
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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.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.World Record SMASHED at Berlin Marathon
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.
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USA and Canada Results
Asics City of Los Angeles Marathon (L.A. Marathon) - Mar 17 - Los Angeles, CA
Dominic Ngeno, 26 of Iten Kenya, was the winner of the 2024 City of Los Angeles Marathon (L.A. Marathon) in 2:11:01.
Cosmas Kiplimo, 30 of Kenya Kenya, was second in 2:11:06.
Belay Tilahun, 29 of Addis Ababa Ethiopia, was third in 2:13:25.
In the women's race, Stacy Ndiwa, 31 of Iten Kenya, was first in 2:25:29.
Volha Mazuronak, 34 of Irvine CA, was second in 2:25:49.
Atsede Baysa Tesema, 36 of Colorado Spgs CO, was third in 2:25:58.
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Bataan Memorial Death March - Mar 16 - White Sands Missile Range, NM
Douglas Tumminello was the winner of the 2024 Bataan Memorial Death March in 3:06:23.
Henry Obrien was second in 3:24:40.
Jarrett Newby was third in 3:24:51.
In the women's race, Jaime Dawes was first in 3:38:46.
Emma Kobs was second in 4:02:18.
Becky Peebles was third in 4:07:41.
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Yuengling Shamrock Sportsfest Marathon - Mar 17 - Virginia Beach, VA
Jerry Greenlaw, 36 of Alexandria VA, was the winner of the 2024 Shamrock Sportsfest Marathon in 2:28:26.
Jason Tiezzi, 37 of Charlottesvle VA, was second in 2:30:29.
Zach Knight, 30 of Garner NC, was third in 2:32:51.
In the women's race, Clare Filiere, 28 of Columbia MD, was first in 2:55:49.
Jonel Rodina, 38 of Virginia Bch VA, was second in 2:56:52.
Chelsea Dana, 40 of Billings MT, was third in 3:02:03.
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Inside-Out Sports Tobacco Road Marathon - Mar 17 - Cary, NC
Alex Ekesa, 41 of Hoover, was the winner of the 2024 Tobacco Road Marathon in 2:24:37.
Mitchell Rome, 23 of Charleston SC, was second in 2:27:38.
Stewart Sackson, 28 of Charlottesville VA, was third in 2:33:41.
In the women's race, Cassidy Heaton, 29 of Durham NC, was first in 2:42:17.
Lauren Kelly, 33 of Philadelphia PA, was second in 2:47:54.
Samantha Rueckeis, 23 of Raleigh NC, was third in 2:52:34.
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Asheville Marathon - Mar 16 - Asheville, NC
Nick Brady, 25 of Albany NY, was the winner of the 2024 Asheville Marathon in 2:39:00.
Matthew Peart, 27 of Richmond VA, was second in 2:39:04.
Kallup Mccoy Ii, 37 of Cherokee NC, was third in 2:41:12.
In the women's race, Martha Clemmer, 27 of Chattanooga TN, was first in 3:08:02.
Chelsea Harp, 38 of Spartanburg SC, was second in 3:12:20.
Anicia Tellefsen, 23 of Spartanburg SC, was third in 3:12:49.
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Oakland Marathon Running Festival - Mar 17 - Oakland, CA
Simon Ricci, 26 of SF CA, was the winner of the 2024 Oakland Marathon Running Festival in 2:28:48.
Max Corrales, 24 of San Jose CA, was second in 2:38:28.
Pedro Gomes, 40 of Scottsdale AZ, was third in 2:40:04.
In the women's race, Sara Bagnell, 27 of SF CA, was first in 2:57:43.
Erin Moyer, 24 of Carson City NV, was second in 3:00:47.
Jacquie Cooke, 45 of Burlingame CA, was third in 3:02:54.
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Seabrook Lucky Trail Marathon - Mar 16 - Seabrook, TX
Chris Robbins was the winner of the 2024 Seabrook Lucky Trail Marathon in 2:57:17.
Connor Bessell was second in 3:07:53.
Kerry Lee was third in 3:10:47.
In the women's race, Marlee Burns was first in 3:33:30.
Michelle Narat was second in 3:42:15.
Melanie Yarzy was third in 3:49:49.
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Big Island International Marathon - Mar 17 - Hilo, HI
Joshua Sappington, 29 of Honolulu HI, was the winner of the 2024 Big Island International Marathon in 2:55:49.
Gregory Costello, 23 of Kailua HI, was second in 3:00:39.
Nicholas Bicandi, 41 of Kapolei HI, was third in 3:04:54.
In the women's race, Jeanette Yamashiro, 40 of Hakalauu HI, was first in 3:23:38.
Helen Degennaro, 56 of Lakewood CO, was second in 3:45:10.
Erica Vanwagoner, 42 of Issaquah WA, was third in 3:55:36.
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Two Rivers Marathon Race Festival - Mar 16 - Lackawaxen, PA
Deven Rosa was the winner of the 2024 Two Rivers Marathon Race Festival in 2:52:20.
Michael Knudson was second in 2:58:51.
Kellen Matthews was third in 3:21:14.
In the women's race, Stacey Billig was first in 3:10:31.
Kristen Long was second in 3:28:24.
Olena Polakoff was third in 3:46:29.
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Grasslands Trail Run Marathon - Mar 16 - Decataur, TX
Josh Heimbach, 38, was the winner of the 2024 Grasslands Trail Run Marathon in 3:20:37.
Timothee Tran, 29, was second in 3:42:54.
Martin Vasquez, 42, was third in 3:53:04.
In the women's race, Erica Garner, 32, was first in 4:19:10.
Amy Howard, 54, was second in 4:44:23.
Amy Hanlon, 49, was third in 4:58:03.
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Two Rivers Sunday Marathon - Mar 17 - Lackawaxen, PA
Deven Rosa was the winner of the 2024 Two Rivers Sunday Marathon in 2:52:20.
Michael Knudson was second in 2:58:51.
Kellen Matthews was third in 3:21:14.
In the women's race, Stacey Billig was first in 3:10:31.
Kristen Long was second in 3:28:24.
Olena Polakoff was third in 3:46:29.
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Raccoon Mountain Marathon - Mar 16 - Chattanooga, TN
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Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon - Mar 16 - Des Moines, IA
Benjamin Jones, 33 of Yorktown Heights NY, was the winner of the 2024 Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon in 2:47:02.
Micah Knapp, 19 of Lisbon IA, was second in 2:57:53.
Emmanuel Deanda, 27 of Denison IA, was third in 3:01:01.
In the women's race, Beth Dollas, 47 of Amesbury MA, was first in 2:53:52.
Kendra Glassman, 44 of Longmont CO, was second in 3:01:33.
Amber. Kirkvold, 37 of Crooks SD, was third in 3:17:57.
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Gulf Coast Series - LA - Mar 19 - Jennings, LA
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Gulf Coast Series - MS - Mar 20 - Gulfport, MS
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Gulf Coast Series - TX - Mar 18 - Beaumont, TX
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International Results
Dolphin Coast Marathon - Mar 17 - Durban, South Africa
Litlhokoa Khoete, of Lesotho, was the winner of the 2024 Dolphin Coast Marathon in 2:26:53.
Phumlani Dlamini of South Africa was second in 2:26:57.
Fikinkosi Zondi of South Africa was third in 2:27:36.
In the women's race, Gladys Jepchirchir, of Kenya, was first in 2:59:55.
Janie Grundling of South Africa was second in 3:01:33.
Lethokuhle Letsoalo of South Africa was third in 3:05:31.
Dong-A Seoul International Marathon - Mar 17 - Seoul, Korea (South)
Jemal Yimer, of Ethiopia, was the winner of the 2024 Dong-A Seoul International Marathon in 2:06:08.
Rhonzas Lokitam Kilimo, of Kenya, was second in 2:06:09.
Edwin Kiptoo, of Kenya, was third in 2:06:10.
In the women's race, Fikrte Wereta, of Ethiopia, was first in 2:21:32.
Desi Jisa Mokonin, of Bahrain, was second in 2:22:19.
Visiline Jepkesho, of Kenya, was third in 2:22:52.
Langebaan Country Estate Weskus Marathon - Mar 16 - Langebaan, South Africa
Lloyd Bosman was the winner of the 2024 Langebaan Country Estate Weskus Marathon in 2:24:22.
Malusi Judase was second in 2:25:21.
Sibusiso Madikizela was third in 2:28:28.
In the women's race, Carla Molinaro was first in 2:49:00.
Anene Bosman was second in 2:50:25.
Zintle Xiniwe was third in 2:57:05.
Marathon De l'Espace - Mar 17 - Kourou, France
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New Taipei City Wan Jin Shi Marathon - Mar 17 - Taipei, Taiwan
Cyrus Mutai, of Kenya, was the winner of the 2024 New Taipei City Wan Jin Shi Marathon in 2:09:31.
Kennedy Kipyeko, of Kenya, was second in 2:13:08.
Kenneth Kemboi, of Kenya, was third in 2:13:11.
In the women's race, Amid Fozya Jemal, of Ethiopia, was first in 2:38:10.
Catherine Cherotich, of Kenya, was second in 2:38:13.
Beatrice Cheptoo, of Kenya, was third in 2:39:35.
Roma (Rome) Marathon - Mar 17 - Roma, Italy
Asbel Rutto, of Kenya, was the winner of the 2024 Roma (Rome) Marathon in 2:06:24.
Brian Kipsang, of Kenya, was second in 2:07:56.
Sila Kiptoo, of Kenya, was third in 2:08:09.
In the women's race, Ivyne Lagat, of Kenya, was first in 2:24:36.
Lydia Simiyu, of Kenya, was second in 2:25:10.
Emebet Niguse, of Ethiopia, was third in 2:26:41.
Itabashi City Marathon - Mar 17 - Tokyo, Japan
Jumpei Yamaguchi, of Japan, was the winner of the 2024 in 2:18:54.
Satoru Suzuki, of Japan, was second in 2:23:15.
Ryo Nakatsugawa, of Japan, was third in 2:23:37.
In the women's race, Mirai Honma, of Japan, was first in 2:44:41.
Akiko Suzuki, of Japan, was second in 2:57:15.
Misako Masuda, of Japan, was third in 2:57:58.
Tottori Marathon - Mar 17 - Tottori, Japan
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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.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.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.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.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.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."What's Here
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