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News From: Friday, April 26, 2024
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   Prague International Marathon Offers a Last Chance for Olympic Qualification (prague morning)
The 2024 Prague International Marathon on May 5 offers a last chance to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
 
News From: Monday, March 4, 2024
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   Nobert Kigen provisionally suspended by AIU for doping (Pulse Sports)
2022 Prague Marathon champion, Kenyan Norbert Kigen, was provisionally suspended for using a prohibited substance.
 
News From: Monday, May 8, 2023
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   In pics: Prague Int'l Marathon 2023 (Xinhua)
Alexander Mutiso won the 2023 Prague International Marathon while Workenesh Edesa won the women's race.
 
News From: Thursday, May 4, 2023
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   Prague International Marathon takes place this weekend from a new starting point (expats.cz)
The 2023 Prague International Marathon on Sunday, May 7, will have a new starting line.
 
News From: Monday, January 23, 2023
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   Prague International Marathon to Take Place on 7th May (Prague Morning)
The 2023 Prague Marathon on May 7 is ready to take on more than 7,000 participants with more new features.
 
News From: Thursday, January 12, 2023
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   Prague Marathon Participants Can Train for the Race with the Olympian Vrabcova Nyvltova (Prague Morning)
All registered runners can now train for the 2023 Prague International Marathon on May 7 with Olympian Eva Vrabcova Nyvltova.
 
News From: Sunday, May 8, 2022
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   Kenya's Kigen, Ethiopia's Borecha win Prague marathon (News Channel 21)
Nobert Kigen won the 2022 Prague International Marathon in 2:07:54 while Bekelech Borecha won the women's race in 2:22:56.
 
News From: Monday, August 23, 2021
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   Prague Marathon again cancelled over Covid restrictions (The Times of India)
The 2021 Prague Marathon on October 9 was cancelled due to coronavirus concerns.
 
News From: Wednesday, March 31, 2021
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   RunCzech Announces the Return of Volkswagen Prague Marathon 2021 (prague morning)
The 2021 Prague Marathon will be held on October 10, with safety measures in place.
 
News From: Sunday, August 2, 2020
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   Banned for doping: El Mahjoub Dazza winner of Prague and Fukuoka Marathons (Athletics Illustrated)
Prague and Fukuoka Marathon winner El Mahjoub Dazza has been banned for four year after testing positive for prohibitive substance.
 
News From: Tuesday, June 30, 2020
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   Postponed Prague Marathon Now Cancelled (Race Results Weekly)
The 2020 Volkswagen Prague Marathon, which had been postponed from May 3, to October 11 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, has now been cancelled.
 
News From: Wednesday, January 15, 2020
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   Moroccan marathon runner Dazza provisionally suspended by Athletics Integrity Unit (Inside The Games)
Moroccan marathon runner Al Mahjoub Dazza, winner of 2019 Prague Marathon, among others, has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) due to suspicion of prohibited substance use.
 
News From: Sunday, May 5, 2019
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   Dazza, Salpeter win Prague international marathon (Fox)
Almahjoub Dazza won the 2019 Prague International Marathon in 2:05:58 while Lonah Chemtai Salpeter won the women's race in 2:19:46.
 
News From: Sunday, May 6, 2018
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   American Galen Rupp wins Prague international marathon (New Jersey Herald)
Galen Rupp won the 2018 Prague International Marathon in 2:06:07 while Bornes Jepkirui Kitur won the women's race in 2:24:19.
 
News From: Monday, May 8, 2017
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   Ethiopian runner wins Prague Marathon (Xinhuanet)
Abraha Gebretsadik won the 2017 Prague Marathon in 2:08:47 while Aiyabei Valary Jemeli won the women's race in 2:21:57.
 
News From: Thursday, May 4, 2017
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   Kenyan Lani Rutto targets fast time at Prague marathon (Coastweek.com)
Kenyans Lani Rutto, Frankline Chepkwony and Stephen Chemlany are expected to dominate Prague Marathon on Sunday May 7.
 
News From: Sunday, May 8, 2016
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   Lawrence Cherono of Kenya wins Prague international marathon (New Zealand Herald)
Lawrence Cherono of Kenya wins Prague international marathon and Lucy Karimi claimed the women's race to lead a Kenyan sweep in both races.
 
News From: Friday, May 6, 2016
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   Nearly 5 tonnes of bananas to be consumed during Prague Marathon (Prague Daily Monitor)
Facts and stats about the upcoming Prague International Marathon
 
News From: Monday, May 4, 2015
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   Kenya's Kandie wins Prague international marathon (News.Yahoo)
Kandie completed the 21st edition of the race in 2 hours, 8 minutes and 32 seconds to lead a 1-2 Kenyan finish.
 
News From: Wednesday, April 8, 2015
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   Prague marathon reaches capacity (Prague Post)
For those hoping to make a last minute effort to sign up for the annual race in May, time may have already run out.
 
News From: Monday, May 12, 2014
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   Kenyan Terer, Ethiopian Dado Win Prague Marathon (ZeeNews.india.com)
Patrick Terer won the Prague International Marathon with a time of 2 hours 8 minutes and 7 seconds.
 
   Led by Firehiwot Dado, Ethiopian Women Sweep 2014 Prague International Marathon (Tadias.com)
Firehiwot Dado won the women's division of the Prague International Marathon with a time of 2 hours 23 minutes and 34 seconds.
 
News From: Sunday, May 11, 2014
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   2014 Prague International Marathon (Race Results Weekly)
Kenya's Patrick Terer used a late surge to score a career-best victory in the men's race while Ethiopia's Firehiwot Dado returned to dominant form in winning the women's race at a windy 20th edition of the Volkswagen Prague International Marathon.
 
   Ethiopia's Dado, Kenya's Terer Win Prague Marathon (Ahram Online)
Patrick Kipyegon Terer won the Prague Marathon with a time of 2 hours 8 minutes and 7 seconds in rainy and windy conditions.
 
News From: Thursday, May 8, 2014
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   Kenyan Runners' Engine Failure in Prague Marathon (Coast Week.com)
The Prague Marathon kicks off on Sunday with and impressive line up of runners including Kenya's Nicholas Kemboi, Eliud Kiptanui and Moses Mosop.
 
News From: Wednesday, May 7, 2014
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   Moses Mosop Faces Nicholas Kemboi at Prague Marathon (Athletics-Africa.com)
The Prague Marathon's defending champion and the race record holder will battle it out on May 11.
 
News From: Sunday, May 12, 2013
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   Rotich, Kemboi Victorious at Prague Marathon (Race Results Weekly)
Qatar's Nicholas Kemboi was a surprise winner of the 2013 Prague Marathon. Kenya's Caroline Rotich won the women's race.
 
   Qatar's Kemboi Wins Prague Marathon (NBCSports.com)
Nicholas Kemboi won the Prague Marathon with a time of 2 hours 8 minutes and 51 seconds.
 
News From: Tuesday, April 2, 2013
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   "Born" in Pub, Prague Marathon now Ranked Among World's Best (Radio.cz)
Carlo Capalbo came up with the inspiration to start the Prague Marathon while meeting with a friend in a pub and soon walked to the mayor with Emil Zatopek to launch several distance events in the area.
 
News From: Sunday, May 13, 2012
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   Kiprop Recovers From Typhoid To Beat Cheromei (Daily Nation)
Agnes Kiprop won the Prague Marathon with a time of 2 hours 25 minutes and 41 seconds.
 
   Deressa Chimsa Of Ethiopia Wins Prague Marathon (Ethio Sports)
Deressa Chimsa won the Prague International Marathon with a time of 2 hours 6 minutes and 25 seconds.
 
News From: Monday, May 9, 2011
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   Kenya's Benson Barus Wins Prague Marathon (Times of India)
Benson Barus won the Prague International Marathon with a time of 2 hours 7 minutes and 7 seconds.
 
News From: Sunday, May 8, 2011
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   Cheromei Smashes Women's Prague Marathon Course Record (IAAF.org)
Lydia Cheromei won a world title at the age of 13 and at 33 years she has smashed the Prague International Marathon record with a time of 2 hours 22 minutes and 34 seconds.
 
   Kenyas Benson Barus Wins Prague Warathon; Lydia Cheromei Sets Course Record In Womens Race (Washington Post)
Benson Barus won the Prague International Marathon with a time of 2 hours 7 minutes and 7 seconds.
 
News From: Thursday, April 21, 2011
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   Athletes Prepare For 2011 Prague Marathon (LateRooms.com)
The Praque International Marathon kicks off on May 8th at 9 am
 
News From: Friday, October 22, 2010
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   Prague Marathon Among World Top Quality Races (People's Daily Online)
The Prague International Marathon was awarded by the IAAF with the Gold Label as a top quality running event in the world.
 
News From: Tuesday, May 11, 2010
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   After Astonishing Sub-2:06 Run In Prague, Kiptanui No Longer An Unknown (IAAF.org)
Eliud Kiptanui ran his debut marathon in 2 hours 12 minutes and 17 seconds five months ago. It was his Prague Marathon that catapulted him into the world view when he ran 2 hours 5 minutes and 39 seconds
 
News From: Monday, May 10, 2010
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   Breakthrough Performance For Kiptanui In Prague (Athletics Weekly)
Eliud Kiptanui smashed the course record at the Prague Marathon with his 2 hour 5 minute and 39 second marathon time.
 
News From: Sunday, May 9, 2010
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   Massive Breakthrough For Kiptanui - 2:05:39 In Prague (IAAF.org)
Eliud Kiptanui was unable to make the Vienna Marathon due to flight restriction from volcanic ash. Instead the young Kenyan ran 2 hours 5 minutes and 39 seconds to win the Prague International Marathon
 
   Prague International Marathon Results (American Chronicle)
Kenayan Eliud Kiptanui won the Prague International Marathon with a time f 2 hours 5 minutes and 39 seconds.
 
News From: Tuesday, April 27, 2010
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   Ivuti Ready For Prague Marathon Defense (IAAF.org)
Patrick Ivuti will make his third visit to Prague in the Czech Repulic to attempt to set a course record in the marathon and complete his hat trick for the city's events.
 
News From: Wednesday, March 31, 2010
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   Test Your Endurance In The Prague Marathon (International Business Times)
Manchester will host one of Europe's most picturesque marathons with the Prague Marathon which takes place on May 9th. More than twenty-live bands will be performing along the course.
 
News From: Sunday, May 10, 2009
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   Kiptanui Sets Course Record To Win Prague Marathon (GreenwichTime.com)
Eliud Kiptanui, 26 of Kenya, set a new course record at the Prague Marathon with a time of 2 hours 5 minutes and 39 seconds.
 
   Ivuti clocks 2:07:48 course record in Prague (IAAF.org)
Patrick Ivuti, Kenya, took the lead for a second time and held on for the win in course record fashion at the Prague Marathon with a time of 2 hours 7 minutes and 48 seconds. His time was more than a minute ahead of the previous course record and only two seconds shy of his career best.
 
News From: Saturday, May 9, 2009
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   Mungara set for defence, while Gemechu leads Ethiopian charge at Prague Marathon (iaaf athletics)
Kenneth Mungara will attempt to claim the men's overall title at the Praque Marathon for the second year in a row. While Shitaye Gemechu is hoping to end what has been a Russian dominated race for the past three years by putting her name atop the women's field.
 
News From: Thursday, May 7, 2009
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   Course record under threat at Prague Marathon (European Athletics)
The fifteenth Prague International Marathon will be held this Sunday with four runners entering the race who boast better marathon personal records than the time of the fastest time run on the Prague course.
 
News From: Wednesday, May 14, 2008
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   A Unique Marathon Beverage (Prague Post Online)
Unlike other finishers of the Prague Marathon, 2008 champion Ken Mburu Mungara ate oranges and drank water when he finished on Old Town Square Sunday morning, shunning the nonalcoholic Staropramen beer thrust into his hand by organizers when he crossed the finish line. Mungara won in 2:11:06, but the heat and the hilly course prevented him from breaking a 2:10 course record.
 
News From: Sunday, May 11, 2008
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   Mungara, Yulamanova take Prague Marathon titles (IAAF)
Kenneth Mungara and defending champion Natalya Yulamanova braved warm temperatures to win the 2008 Prague Marathon. Mungara won in a 2:11:06 followed by Eliah Sang in 2:12:15 and Simon Njoroge Kariuki in 2:13:24, second and third respectively. Yulamanova won the women's race in 2:31:43.
 
   Mungara leads top five sweep for Kenya at Prague marathon (International Herald Tribune)
Kenneth Mburu Mungara won the 2008 Prague International Marathon in 2:11:06 followed by Eliah Sang in 2:12:15 and by Simon Njoroge Kariuki who was third in 2:13:24. In the women's race, Nailya Yulamanova successfully defended her title by winning in 2:31:43. Emily Kimuria in 2:35:55 and Caroline Kwambai in 2:37:51.
 
News From: Friday, May 9, 2008
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   Spring Marathon Season Comes to Close in Prague on Sunday (Race Results Weekly)
The 2008 Prague International Marathon is expecting over five thousand runners for the full marathon with an additional seven thousand in companion events, including an in-line skate. Heading the men's elite field are David Makori Omiti, who has a personal best time of 2:08:49 from Venice in 2002, Benjamin Pseret, winner of the Treviso Marathon last year in a personal best 2:10:18 and Kenneth Mungara, who ran 2:17:38 at high altitude in Nairobi in 2006. In the women's field two-time Prague champion Alina Ivanova who will be looking for a Czech Olympic berth.
 

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