World Championships Men's Marathon 2011

Sep 04, 2011

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Where

Daegu, South Korea

Start time

06:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

September 04, 2011 Sunday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 06:00

MarathonPoint to pointRun/Walk

Race Results

Top 3

1. Abel Kirui 02:07:38

2. Vincent Kipruto 02:10:06

3. Feyisa Lilesa 02:10:32

Top 3 Women

Top 3 Men

1. Abel Kirui 02:07:38

2. Vincent Kipruto 02:10:06

3. Feyisa Lilesa 02:10:32

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Mike Morgan was the top U.S. Men's Marathon finisher at the World Championships in Daegu as he finished in 31st place with a time of 2 hours 18 minutes and 30 seconds

General News Journal Star

Sep 06, 2011

Abel Kirui Awes Class Field In Marathon

Kenya's Abel Kirui dominated the field in the World Championship Men's Marathon by winning the race by nearly two and a half minutes with a time of 2 hours 7 minutes and 38 seconds. It it the largest margin of victory in world championship history.

General News Herald Sun

Sep 05, 2011