World Track & Field Championships Women's Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

Lidia Simon has made a good showing in every major championship marathon over the past few years, but on Sunday, she finally struck gold.

Simon's gold at last at World Championships Marathon

Lidia Simon was blowing kisses to the crowd even before she crossed the line in 2 hour, 26:01 minutes at the women's championship marathon at Edmonton.

Lidia Simon of Romania wins the world championships women's marathon

The 27-year-old Simon has endured seven second places and a bronze at the World Championships and Olympics between the marathon and half marathon, but that all ended with her victory yesterday at the Edmonton Women's Marathon.

Successful Simon's welcome change of fortune at the Edmonton Women's Marathon

Human Interest Story

Sandy Jacobson didn't win gold, but she still enjoyed the statis of being the hometown hero at the World Championship Marathon.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results