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News From: Thursday, May 9, 2024
	Olympics 2024 (Women)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		How Hellen Obiri plans to outshine competitors at Paris 2024 Olympics (Pulse Sports) Hellen Obiri is seeking her first Olympic gold medal, after successfully defending her Boston Marathon title in April.
	Sevilla (Seville) Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyan marathon runner Josephine Chepkoech provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (Pulse Sports) 2024 Seville Marathon runner-up Josephine Chepkoec has been suspended by AIU for allegations of doping using testosterone.
News From: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
	Geneva Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		4,000 on waitlist for 18th edition of Generali Geneve Marathon (Endurance.Biz) Here are the interesting numbers of the 2024 Geneva Marathon on May 5, among them, more than 21,000 participants in all distances with 4,000 in the waiting list.
	Milton Keynes Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Cotswold athlete achieves incredible 1000 Marathons World Record at Milton Keynes Marathon (mkfm) Steve Edwards achieved a new Guinness World Records title for the "fastest aggregate time to run 1000 marathons" at the 2024 Milton Keynes Marathon on Monday, May 6.
	OC Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		OC Marathon: California marathon winner DQ'd after accepting aid on the course (Canadian Running) Esteban Prado was disqualified as winner of the 2024 OC Marathon after a footage showed he received water from his dad, a violation in the USATF rulebook.
	Odds And Ends
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Could your sports bra be causing your knee pain? (Canadian Running) Recent study has shown that a supportive bra not only adds comfort but may prevent ACL injuries women are prone to.
	Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon 2024 route, map, road closures and how to take part (LeedsLive) The 2024 Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon will be held on Sunday, May 12.
	Varna Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		More than 1200 runners to take part in Marathon Varna 2024 on Sunday (Radio Bulgaria) The 2024 Varna Marathon will be held on Sunday, May 12, with a record number of participants.
News From: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
	Georgina Spring Fling Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Dozens hit Boston qualifying times at Georgina Spring Fling Marathon (Canadian Running) Ric Mansueto won the 2024 Georgina Spring Fling Marathon in 2:47:14 while Ellen Guytingco won the women's race in 3:03:14.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Eliud Kipchoge breaks silence on accusations about Kiptum's death & ensuing social media attacks (Pulse Sports) Eliud Kipchoge revealed being fearful for the safety of his family after Kiptum's death.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Geoffrey Kamworor finally reacts after missing final Kenyan marathon squad at Paris Olympics (Pulse Sports) Geoffrey Kamworor, grappling with injury lately, hopes to be part of the Olympics in the future.
News From: Monday, May 6, 2024
	Belfast City Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyans dominate Belfast City Marathon with record-breaking performances (Pulse Sports) Mathew Kiplimo won the 2024 Belfast City Marathon in 2:14:44 while Beatrice Jepkemei won the women's race in 2:35:03.
		Belfast City Marathon 2024: The crowd of runners was so vast that it took 20 minutes to pass (News Letter) The 2024 Belfast City Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, May 5, with 18,000 runners in all distances.
	Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Flying Pig Marathon Twice as Nice for Jason Salyer (Warren County Post) Jason Salyer won the 2024 Flying Pig Marathon in 2:26:01 while Olivia Anger won the women's race in 2:43:23.
	OC Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		OC Marathon men's winner disqualified for taking water from family during race (ABC 7) Esteban Prado who finished the 2024 OC Marathon in 2:24:54 was disqualified after taking water from a family member during the race.
	REVEL White Mountains
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		REVEL White Mountains Marathon: Kanc marathon comes off without a hitch (The Conway Daily Sun) Charles Castonguay won the 2024 REVEL White Mountains Marathon in 2:33:05 while Kerri Ruffo won the women's race in 2:47:32.
	Shiprock Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Fruitland's Timberlin Henderson wins men's Shiprock Marathon (The Journal) A gallery of photos taken during the 2024 Shiprock Marathon on Saturday, May 4.
	Vancouver International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Mississauga runner wins BMO Vancouver Marathon, and saves a life (Canadian Running) Canadian Sergio Raez Villanueva won the 2024 Vancouver International Marathon, after saving another elite runner from choking at dinner.
News From: Sunday, May 5, 2024
	Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Jason Sayler wins Flying Pig Marathon for second consecutive year joining first-time winner Olivia Anger (Fox 19 Now) Jason Sayler won the 2024 Flying Pig Marathon in 2:26:01 while Olivia Anger won the women's race in 2:43:22.
	Copenhagen Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Lee Wesselius top Canadian at Copenhagen Marathon (Canadian Running) Here are the lists of top Canadian runners at the 2024 Copenhagen Marathon this Sunday, May 5.
	Great Limerick Run
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		PHOTOS Thousands take on the 2024 Regeneron Great Limerick Run in a sun-soaked Limerick City (I Love Limerick) Tudor Mircea Moldovan won the 2024 Great Limerick Run in 2:24:10.
	Kalamazoo Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Thousands of runners head downtown for the 2024 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon (News Channel 3) The 2024 Kalamazoo Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, May 5.
	Lincoln Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Both Lincoln Marathon Winners victorious in first-ever marathon (1011 NOW) Jackson Caldwell won the 2024 Lincoln Marathon in 2:23:29 while Katie Spencer won the women's race in 2:42:50.
	Prague International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Lemi Berhanu Hayle wins Prague international marathon, Bedatu Hirpa Badane claims women's race (Newsday) Lemi Berhanu Hayle of Ethiopia won the 2024 Prague International Marathon in 2:08:44.
	Run for the Lakes
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes 2024 klick! Gallery (Brainerd Dispatch) A gallery of photos taken during the 2024 Run for the Lakes Marathon on Saturday, May 4.
News From: Saturday, May 4, 2024
	Rotorua Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Voss reigns in 60th Rotorua Marathon (RNZ) Michael Voss won the 2024 Rotorua Marathon in 2:23:48 while Debbie Donald won the women's race in 2:46:30.
News From: Friday, May 3, 2024
	Olympics 2024 (Women)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		U.S. star Emma Coburn to miss Olympics with broken ankle (Canadian Running) Emma Coburn will miss the Paris Olympics, her fourth, due to a broken ankle.
News From: Thursday, May 2, 2024
	Eugene Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		2024 Eugene Marathon celebrates largest fields ever, raises over $233K for charities (KTVL10) The 2024 Eugene Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, April 28, with 12,000 runners in all distances and raising $233K for local charities.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kenenisa Bekele named to Ethiopian Olympic marathon team (Canadian Running) The Ethiopian marathon team for the Paris Olympics have been announced: Kenenisa Bekele, Sisay Lemma and Tamirat Tola for the men; Tigist Assefa, Amane Beriso and Gotytom Gebreslase.
		The many Olympic firsts that await Kenya's marathon team in Paris (Pulse Sports) The Kenya marathon team for the Paris Olympics will have a lot of firsts - if successful, first man winning three consecutive gold medals, first woman in a back-to-back win and first participation for most athletes.

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Marathon/Running News: 5/2/24 - 5/9/24