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2001

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World Track & Field Championships Men's Marathon

Aug 03, 2001

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Where

Edmonton, AB, Canada

Start time

09:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

August 03, 2001 Friday
Distance: Marathon·Start time: 09:00
MarathonPoint to pointRun/Walk

Race Results

Top 3

1. Abera Gezahegne 02:12:42
2. Biwott Simon 02:12:43
3. Baldini Stefano 02:13:18

Top 3 Women

Top 3 Men

1. Abera Gezahegne 02:12:42
2. Biwott Simon 02:12:43
3. Baldini Stefano 02:13:18
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General News The Daily Nation

Aug 17, 2001

No world records, but many surprises at Edmonton

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Aug 14, 2001

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General News Edmonton Journal

Aug 06, 2001

One split-second proves golden for World Championships Marathon in Edmonton

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