by maraadmin | Oct 20, 2003 | Amsterdam
Amsterdam, october 19- In a surprising victory, William Kipsang broke the course record here in the ING Amsterdam Marathon. The Kenyan improved on his personal best by almost six minutes to finish in 2:06.39. That was eight seconds faster than Fred Kiprop in 1999....
by maraadmin | Apr 21, 2003 | 2003
The Boston Marathon starts off under sunny blue skies. The race as it unfolds : The 1st mile of 4:49 .. 2nd mile 4:46 … The weather conditions are certain to play a part today, when the race moves into the hills around 17 miles … Margaret Okayo [Kenya],...
by maraadmin | Apr 20, 2003 | London
After the race, Radcliffe’s fitness guru, Gerard Hartmann, said: “What Paula has achieved is a quantum leap not only for women’s marathon-running but the men’s as well. After her achievement today, everyone should be re-thinking their game plan.” With this...
by maraadmin | Apr 20, 2003 | London
This page has been re-done to provide the race report as it happened … from start to finish … The London Marathon 2003 starts with Paula Radcliffe, as well as the group of male pacesetters The conditions are pretty decent. After an opening 5:10 mile it is...
by maraadmin | Apr 9, 2003 | Paris
Nearly 30 000 runners braced the bitter early April unseasonal morning cold weather to line up for 2003 Paris marathon. The cold also made that there were fewer habitual supporters lining the route for a major city marathon, preferring to watch the race in bed on...