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Marathon/Running News: 4/27/24 - 5/4/24

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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
   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.
 
   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.
 
   Benson Kipruto out to torment Eliud Kipchoge as he reveals main goal at Paris 2024 Olympics (Pulse Sports)
While Eliud Kipchoge will be gunning for his third Olympic marathon title, Benson Kipruto is aiming for his first.
 
 Pittsburgh Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Keeping 42K runners safe: Months of prep go into the Pittsburgh Marathon (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
A quick look at the preparations for the 2024 Pittsburgh Marathon on Sunday, May 5.
 
News From: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Mural painted to celebrate Flying Pig Marathon (Fox 19 Now)
A mural was painted to celebrate the 2024 Flying Pig Marathon and highlight its significance to the local community.
 
 Olympics 2024 (Men)
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Eliud Kipchoge named to his fifth Kenyan Olympic team (Canadian Running)
Eliud Kipchoge is off to his fifth Olympic Games for Kenya, aiming to win his third consecutive gold medal in the marathon.
 
   Will only three marathoners represent Canada at 2024 Paris Olympics? (Canadian Running)
Only three Canadian marathon runners have qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics and a number of athletes will aim for the rest of the spots this weekend before the qualification window closes.
 
   Athletics Integrity Unit introduces ruthless testing method to catch drug cheats ahead of Olympic games (Pulse Sports)
The Athletics Integrity Unit implemented a series of measures to ensure fair competition before the Paris Olympics.
 
   Paris Olympics: Kipchoge ,Jepchirchir headline final list of team Kenya marathon squad (tv47 digital)
Athletic Kenya announced its final list of marathon runners for the Paris Olympics: Eliud Kipchoge, Benson Kipruto and Alex Mutiso for the men; Peres Jepchirchir, `Hellen Obiri and `Brigid Kosgei for the women.
 
 Pittsburgh Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Pittsburgh Marathon weekend: What you should know (4 ABC WTAE)
A quick guide to the 2024 Pittsburgh Marathon on Sunday, May 5.
 
   What to know about the Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon (TribLive)
The 2024 Pittsburgh Marathon will be held on Sunday, May 5, with 42,000 participants in all distances.
 
 Rotorua Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Red Stag Rotorua Marathon all set for historic 60th anniversary edition (Rotorua Daily Post)
The 2024 Rotorua Marathon will be held on Saturday, May 4.
 
 Sydney Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Sydney Marathon hits capacity as it bids to join elite circuit (Independent)
The 2024 Sydney Marathon reached its capacity of 24,000 runners for the September 15 race, in its bid to join the World Marathon Majors.
 
News From: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
 Banjul International Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Kenyan duo win Banjul- Africell Marathon run (The Point)
Dennis Kibiwott won the Banjul International Marathon while Jane Rotich won the women's race.
 
 Prague International Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Who, when and what guide: Prague International Marathon (Athletics Weekly)
A concise guide to the 2024 Prague International Marathon on Sunday, May 5.
 
 Rock 'n' Roll Country Music Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Canadian Olympian Kate Van Buskirk wins marathon debut in Tennessee (Canadian Running)
Kate Van Buskirk won the women's race of the 2024 Rock 'n' Roll Nashville Marathon in 2:37:40.
 
  Human Interest Story
   Joe Flamm posts tribute to Chicago chef who unexpectedly died while running marathon: 'I'm heartbroken' (NBC 5 Chicago)
Chicago chef Joey Fecci was found unresponsive on the course of the 2024 Rock 'n' Roll Nashville Marathon.
 
 Run the Silk Road Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   SCO marathon Run the Silk Road 2024 scheduled for May 4 in Issyk-Ku (AKIpress)
The 2024 Run the Silk Road Marathon will be held on May 4.
 
News From: Monday, April 29, 2024
 Belgrade Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Belgrade Marathon 2024 Results: Kenya's Gilbert Chumba and Emmah Cheruto clinch men's and women's events (sportskeeda)
Kenya's Gilbert Kipleting Chumba won the 2024 Belgrade Marathon in 2:11:47 while Emmah Cheruto Ndiwa won the women's race in 2:31:31.
 
 Big Sur International Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   PHOTOS: Scenes from the Big Sur International Marathon (Monterey Herald)
A gallery of photos taken during the 2024 Big Sur International Marathon on Sunday, April 28.
 
 Eugene Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Early financial estimates begin following Eugene Marathon (KEZI.com)
It is estimated that the economic infusion into the local economy of the 2024 Eugene Marathon runs up to $6 million.
 
   Photos: 2024 Eugene Marathon (KVAL.com)
Here is a gallery of photos taken during the 2024 Eugene Marathon on Sunday, April 28.
 
 Lincoln Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Best spots on campus to cheer the Lincoln Marathon (University of Nebraska News)
Here are the best places on campus to cheer the 2024 Lincoln Marathon on Sunday, May 5.
 
 London Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   2025 London Marathon receives nearly 850,000 applicants (Canadian Running)
The 2025 London Marathon received a a record 840,318 applications compared to last year's number of 578,374.
 
 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Watch The 2024 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon (News 9)
Watch the 2024 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon in its entirety.
 
 Vancouver International Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   BMO Vancouver Marathon: how to get there by transit (The Buzzer Blog)
Here is a graphic instruction on how to participate and spectate on race day at the 2024 Vancouver Marathon on May 5.
 
News From: Sunday, April 28, 2024
 Eau Claire Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Thousands participated in Eau Claire Marathon (Weau 13 News)
The 2024 Eau Claire Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, April 28.
 
 Marathon Hamburg
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Defending Champion Bernard Koech and Debutant Irine Cheptai Win in Hamburg With Fast Times (Haspa Marathon Hamburg News)
Bernard Koech won the 2024 Marathon Hamburg in 2:04:24 while Irine Cheptai won the women's race in 2:18:22.
 
   Natasha Wodak misses Olympic marathon standard in final attempt (Canadian Running)
Natasha Wodak soldiered on to finish the Hamburg Marathon despite cramps and more but did not qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics in 2:30:24.
 

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