Who won the Boston marathon in 2008?
Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot
2008 Boston Marathon
| 112th Boston Marathon | |
|---|---|
| Dates | April 21 |
| Champions | |
| Men | Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot (2:07:46) |
| Women | Dire Tune (2:25:25) |
Who won the 2008 London Marathon?
Martin Lel
The 2008 London Marathon was the 28th running of the annual marathon race in London, England, which took place on Sunday, 13 April. The elite men’s race was won by Kenya’s Martin Lel in a time of 2:05:15 hours and the women’s race was won by Germany’s Irina Mikitenko in 2:24:14.
Who won the Free Press marathon?
Ryan Corby
Detroit Free Press Marathon: Armada’s Ryan Corby first Michigander men’s winner since 2016. Ryan Corby admits he had no idea what he was doing when he trained for his first marathon. As a 16-year-old at Armada High School, he ran the distance events such as the 1,600 and 3,200 meters on the track and field team.
Who has run the most Boston Marathons?
Most Boston Marathons: The legendary John A. Kelley started a record 61 Boston Marathons and finished 58. Kelley, who won the race in 1935 and 1945, first competed in the race in 1928,but it was not until 1933, in his third attempt, that he completed the course, placing 37th in 3:03:56.
Who has run the London Marathon the most times?
Gina Little, 77, who lives in Greenwich, has run the London event 37 times since she was inspired after watching the second race pass her road in 1982. She has chosen to mark her 600th marathon at Richmond Runfest on September 11 as a celebration with her club, Plumstead Runners, all dressed in special T-shirts.
Who holds the London Marathon record?
The only man to set a world record at the London Marathon is the USA’s Khalid Khannouchi, who ran a time of 2:05:38 in 2002. The men’s course record is 2:02:37, set in 2019 by four-time winner and arguably the greatest marathon runner of all time, Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya.
How many miles is a marathon exactly?
26.2 miles
The marathon may have ancient roots, but the foot race’s official length of 26.2 miles wasn’t established until the 20th century. The first organized marathon was held in Athens at the 1896 Olympics, the start of the Games’ modern era.
Has a woman ever won the London Marathon?
Paula Radcliffe won the London Marathon three times in four years, setting the course record twice. Joyce Chepchumba was the first non-European to win the women’s competition.
What country has won the most marathons?
Americans
The winners have represented 27 different countries: Americans have won the marathon the most, doing so on 108 occasions; Kenyans have won 34 times; and Canadians 21 times.