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Denver Marathon (2000-2004)

Sep 15, 2002

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Where

Denver, CO, United States

Start time

09:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

September 15, 2002 Sunday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 09:00

MarathonPoint to pointRun/Walk

Race Results

Top 3

1. Sean Larkin 02:34:50

2. Mark Christensen 02:38:06

3. Michael Kelty 02:43:37

Top 3 Women

1. Heather Rodriguez 02:59:44

2. Tania Pacev 03:04:36

3. Jessica Poirier 03:16:44

Top 3 Men

1. Sean Larkin 02:34:50

2. Mark Christensen 02:38:06

3. Michael Kelty 02:43:37

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Sean Larkin of Denver better his personal best by several minutes and won Sunday's Mile High City Marathon in Denver in 2:34:50, just over three minutes ahead of the next finisher. Heather Burcher, 24, of Golden, CO, made her marathon debut and was the women's marathon winner in 2:59.44.

General News Denver Post

Sep 16, 2002

Record set at Mile High Marathon

Sean Larkin of Denver set a new course record and won Sunday's Mile High City Marathon in Denver in 2:34:50. A friend from his high school running days won the half marathon. Heather Burcar, 24, won the women's marathon in 2:59.44. Tricia Downing, though, had the most inspiring race. The 33-year-old wheelchair racer raced alone, survived two minor wrecks and completed the half-marathon course in 1:49.00.

General News Rocky Mountain News

Sep 16, 2002

Mile High City Marathon quiets doubters

Despite obstacles such as elevation and cost, the third Mile High City Marathon has endured and is expected to attract 750 to 1,000 marathoners Sunday.

General News Denver Post

Sep 12, 2002