Marathon/Running News: 2/20/24 - 2/27/24

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News From: Tuesday, February 27, 2024
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		adidas drops 2024 Boston Marathon collection ahead of world-renowned race (9To5Toys) Here's a first look at the adidas 2024 Boston Marathon Collection.
	Chattanooga Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Chattanooga Prepares to Host the 9th Annual Erlanger Marathon Weekend, A Beacon of Resilience and Community (bnn) The 2024 Chattanooga Marathon will be held on Sunday, March 3.
	New York City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Runner application window for 2024 TCS NYC Marathon opens Wednesday (ABC 7 Eyewitness News) Runners may now enter for the non-guaranteed entry drawing of the 2024 New York City Marathon today, February 29, until March 21.
	Tokyo Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		How to watch Eliud Kipchoge at the 2024 Tokyo Marathon (Olympics News) Kiphoge, who set the course record at 2:02:40 two years ago, will run the 2024 Tokyo Marathon on Sunday, March 3.
News From: Monday, February 26, 2024
	Boston Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Why Kathrine Switzer Forgave the Man Who Attacked Her at the Boston Marathon (Popsugar) Kathrine Switzer forgave and became friends with Jock Semple, "a product of his time", who attacked her on the 1967 Boston Marathon route.
	Chicago Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kiptum contemplated forfeiting Chicago Marathon three weeks before breaking world record (Pulse Sports) Hillary Kipchumba, teammate of Kelvin Kiptum, revealed that he was ready to withdraw from the 2024 Chicago Marathon a few weeks before the event.
	Miami Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Gallery: Miami Marathon & Half (The Miami Hurricane) A gallery of photos taken during the 2024 Miami Marathon on January 28.
	Myrtle Beach Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Myrtle Beach Gears Up for Marathon: Streets to Close as Thousands Prepare to Run (bnn) The 2024 Myrtle Beach Marathon will be held on Saturday, March 2.
	New Delhi Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Gopi Thonakal wins elite men's race in New Delhi Marathon (Press Trust of India) Gopi Thonakal won the 2024 New Delhi Marathon in 2:14:40
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Rory Linkletter After Running 2:08:01 At Sevilla Marathon, Hits Olympic Qualifying Mark (Citius Mag) An interview with Rory Linkletter after he qualified for the Paris Olympics in his 2024 Sevilla Marathon run.
		Eliud Kipchoge timetable and preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympics (Olympics News) Eliud Kipchoge is set to participate in the 2024 Tokyo Marathon on March 3 before his likely fifth Olympics in Paris.
News From: Sunday, February 25, 2024
	Georgia Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Almost 10,000 participate in the Publix Atlanta Marathon weekend (11 Alive) Robert Pedersen Jr won the 2024 Atlanta Marathon in 2:28:58 while Michele Yates won the women's race in 3:01:43.
	Malta Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Watch: Athletes Power Through Tough Weather Conditions In LifeStar Malta Marathon (Lovin Malta) Alaa Hrioued won the 2024 Malta Marathon while defending champion Jemima Farley won the women's race in a record time of 2:35:41.
	Mississippi Blues Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		17th Annual Mississippi Blues Marathon draws big crowd (Fox 40 WDBD) The 2024 Mississippi Blues Marathon was successfully held on Saturday, February 24.
	Odds And Ends
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Shock as Kenyan marathoner Charles Kipsang collapses and dies after Mount Cameroon Race (Pulse Sports) Another tragedy for the marathon community: Kenyan Charles Kipsang collapsed and died after finishing the Mount Cameroon Race on Saturday.
News From: Saturday, February 24, 2024
	Mississippi Blues Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		50-year-old runner wins Mississippi Blues Marathon (16 ABC WAPT) Russell Simkins, 50, won the 2024 Mississippi Blues Marathon in 2:39.
News From: Friday, February 23, 2024
	Berlin Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		From clay brick factory to marathon record holder (DFA) Gert Thys, the South American marathon record holder, will participate in the 2024 Berlin Marathon in September.
	GO! St. Louis Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Greater St. Louis Marathon (SLM) The 2024 St. Louis Marathon will be held on April 27, with a new course and 12,000+ expected runners.
	Laredo Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Second Laredo Marathon seeks to 'double' last year's turnout (LMTonline) The 2024 Laredo Marathon will be held on November 17.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Kenya bids solemn farewell to marathon sensation Kelvin Kiptum (The South African) President William Ruto, World Athletics head Sebastian Coe and other officials and top athletes attended the burial of Kelvin Kiptum on Friday, February 23.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kiptum's widow Asenath Rotich reveals April wedding plans in tearful tribute (Pulse Sports) Kiptum's widow Asenath Rotich delivered a tearful tribute to her husband during the funeral ceremony on Friday, February 23.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		What will it take to qualify for the Canadian Olympic marathon team? (Canadian Running) Three vacancies are left for the Canadian Marathon Olympic team - two on the women's and one on the men's and here are the likely contenders for the spots.
News From: Thursday, February 22, 2024
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		48YO Former Boston Marathon Champion Drops Huge Announcement As He Gears Up To Recreate Decade-Old Feat (Essentially Sports) Meb Keflezighi, whose 2:08:37 is the fastest by an American in the event, will run the 2024 Boston Marathon.
	Greater Manchester Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Trafford volunteers needed for Manchester Marathon (Messenger) The 2024 Manchester Marathon on April 14 needs more volunteers with its expected 32,000 participants.
	London Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		London Marathon announces equal pay for wheelchair and able-bodied winners (City A.M.) London Marathon is the first marathon to offer equal pay for wheelchair and able-bodied races.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Meet the marathon guru behind three of North America's top runners (Canadian Running) Brigham Young University coach Ed Eyestone coached one fourth of the North American marathon team at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
		Human Interest Story
		Kelvin Kiptum: Eldoret comes to a standstill as fans pay last respects to departed marathon great (Pulse Sports) Eldoret was filled with mourners Wednesday night as fans paid their last respects to Kelvin Kiptum.
		Five interesting facts about Edna Awuor-The woman at center of Kelvin Kiptum paternity case (Pulse Sports) Edna Awuor is fighting for the rights of her 19-month-old son, claiming Kiptum's paternity.
		Training/ Health
		Is your sports bra hindering your running performance? (Canadian Running) A study from the University of British Columbia with Lululemon showed that tight sports bra may hinder performance of a marathon runner.
	Saipan Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Coca-Cola, Foremost, Subway Platinum Sponsor of Saipan Marathon 2024 (Saipan Tribune) The 2024 Saipan Marathon will be held on March 9, with additional sponsors.