Posts tagged "Sammy Wanjiru"
Wanjiru and Shobukhova Defend Bank of America Chicago Marathon Titles
Despite scorching heat, the 33rd running of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon hosted a record crowd of 38,132 participants start the race and 36,159 runners that crossed the finish line, two defending champions, and a course record in the men’s wheelchair competition. “The 2010 Bank of America Chicago Marathon was the epitome of everything... Read more »
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October 11, 2010 at 7:16 am
October 11, 2010 at 7:16 am
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What Did I Get Myself Into- My Marathon Story.
Warning- It is never a smart idea to try and run a marathon with only two weeks of training. The first guy to run a marathon died. Do not try this at home. I am a child and I think we established that I have no common sense at all. What did I get myself... Read more »
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October 13, 2009 at 9:23 pm
October 13, 2009 at 9:23 pm
Wanjiru Breaks North American and Course Record at the 32nd Running of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Bank Of America Chicago Marathon Press Release. CHICAGO (October 11, 2009) – The 32nd running of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon today witnessed 34,792 participants at the start and 33,419 official finishers, a men’s course record, a new female champion, a three-time wheelchair champion and a sprint finish in the women’s wheelchair competition. With... Read more »
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October 11, 2009 at 7:45 pm
October 11, 2009 at 7:45 pm
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Wanjiru ready for World record assault - Chicago Marathon preview
Jim Ferstle IAAF When asked what was the most memorable about his 20 year tenure at the helm of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, executive race director Carey Pinkowski answered the three World records that have been set on the flat, fast course through the neighborhoods of Chicago. On Sunday’s 33rd running of the... Read more »
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October 10, 2009 at 4:08 pm
October 10, 2009 at 4:08 pm
2008 Olympic Marathon Gold Medalist Sammy Wanjiru Selects Chicago Marathon for U.S. Debut
2008 Olympic Marathon gold medalist Sammy Wanjiru (KEN) announced he will make his first U.S. appearance at the 2009 Bank of America Chicago Marathon in an attempt to better his current personal marathon record (2:05:10). With two sub-2:06 marathons to his credit and the benefits of Chicago’s sleek course, the 22-year-old Kenyan’s goals are within... Read more »
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July 22, 2009 at 9:37 am
July 22, 2009 at 9:37 am
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