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Posted by: petertherunner on Friday, March 07, 2008 - 06:03 PM
For immediate release: Thursday 6th March 2008
Paula Radcliffe has been forced to pull out of this year’s Flora London Marathon with a toe tendon injury, just five months before her bid to win gold at the Olympic Games in Beijing.
The world marathon record holder, who was aiming to win her fourth Flora London Marathon title on Sunday 13th April, sustained the injury to her right toe while altitude training at her base in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
“I am desperately disappointed that I have to pull out of this year’s race,” said Radcliffe, who was Flora London Marathon champion in 2002, 2003 and 2005. “I love running in London and this race would have been the perfect test for me before the Olympic Games.
“But in marathon training there are no short cuts and there is simply not enough time to be in the shape I want to be in to run well in London. Now I must concentrate on being as well prepared as possible for Beijing.”
Note: For more information contact the Flora London Marathon Press Office:
Nicola Okey: 0207 902 0182; 07799 661345; nicolao@london-marathon.co.uk
Natasha Grainger: 0207 902 0199; natashag@london-marathon.co.uk
www.london-marathon.co.uk
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Posted by: petertherunner on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 - 07:54 PM
Defending Champion Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot Aims To Be First Four-Time Winner From Kenya
BOSTON, MA, February 27, 2008 - In its 23rd year as the principal sponsor of the Boston Marathon, John Hancock Financial announced their team of top male contenders for the 112th running of the race on April 21.
Three-time Boston Champion Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot is set to defend his title against 2007 Chicago Champion Patrick Ivuti, 2007 Boston Runner-up James Kwambai and 15 other top international athletes.
Note: Article from Boston Athletic Association.
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Posted by: petertherunner on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 - 07:08 PM
'I don't believe we're just a winter nation,' says Alex Baumann
Feb 27, 2008 04:30 AM
Allan Ryan
SPORTS REPORTER
It's not quite what the Canadian Olympic Committee had been asking for, but in the end, it'll amount to much, much more. Hopefully, even some summer Olympic medals.
Note: Article from Toronto Star (thestar.com)
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Posted by: petertherunner on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - 11:46 PM
Finally, the Leafs and Senators get along!
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Posted by: petertherunner on Monday, February 25, 2008 - 10:06 PM
Okay, so it's not necessarily THIS BAD, but it could be!
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Posted by: petertherunner on Monday, February 25, 2008 - 10:00 PM
California Resident Levi Leipheimer Retains Leader Jersey for Second Consecutive Day
SAN LUIS OBISPO, February 21, 2008 ā€“ Six-time Canadian National Road Champion Dominique Rollin (CAN) of the Toyota-United Pro Cycling Team made history today as he powered away to an impressive solo victory in Stage 4 of the 2008 Amgen Tour of California. Weather hammered the peloton for nearly seven hours as the stage took riders down the California coast from Seaside to San Luis Obispo on an impressive and challenging course. Defending champion Levi Leipheimer (USA) of Astana was able to retain the overall lead and will wear the Amgen Leader Jersey going into the individual time trial in Solvang tomorrow.
Note: Article from www.amgentourofcalifornia.com.
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Posted by: petertherunner on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 - 04:28 AM
Pass the face-masks!
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Posted by: petertherunner on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 - 04:03 AM
Radcliffe and Bubka are Athleticsā€™ winners at World Sports Awards
This would be Paula before she had the baby!
Note: Thanks to the IAAF for this article.
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Posted by: petertherunner on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 - 03:52 AM
All hail Haile the Great!
Note: Thanks to Pat Butcher of the IAAF.
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Posted by: petertherunner on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 06:56 PM
Double amputee Oscar Pistorius is launching an appeal to the Court of Arbitration of Sport against the International Association of Athletics Federation's ruling that he cannot compete against able-bodied athletes.
Note: Article from Eurosport via Runners Web. Photo by Tim Ockenden - AP
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