Marathoner Chelanga Succeeds

By winning last weekend’s Fortis Rotterdam Marathon, the 34-year-old Joshua Chelanga is finally coming out of the shadow of his long time training partner and mentor, Paul Tergat. Chelanga is among the athletes who have formed Tergat’s retinue in...

Mamabolo claims Comrades

After 6 years of foreign domination of the Comrades Marathon, Ludwick Mamabolo once again carried the flag for South Africa as he crossed the line in 5:31.03. Mamabolo ran a solid race and timed his attack to perfection as early leader Lebogang Monyele set a pace that...

Burgess wins Wellington Marathon 2012

WELLINGTON Armstrong Motor Group Wellington Marathon and Half Marathon, Westpac Stadium – 24 June 2012 Sydney police officer Sara Burgess set a race record of 2h 48m 40s in winning the women’s marathon, carving nearly 12 minutes off Lotty Turnidge’s 2009 record. It...

Machichim wins San Diego 2012

The 15th Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego event on Sunday morning was a star-studded success. Meb Keflezighi, winner of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, appears ready for the upcoming London Olympic Games. The 37-year-old ran smoothly and effortlessly on...

Croft defends Seattle title

Croft Defends Rock ‘n’ Roll Seattle Marathon Crown Kokebe men’s marathon winner; Scribner, Calway ½ marathon champions; more than 22,000 participants run on new course at 4th edition SEATTLE – June 23, 2012 – Miles of entertainment under...

Positive test for Comrades Winner

Comrades Marathon Association confirmed that 2012 Comrades Marathon winner, Ludwick Mamabolo, has  tested positive for banned substances. According to newspaper Die Beeld, Mamabola tested positive for the stimulant methylhexaneamine. No further information is...