Watch the ING New York City Marathon LIVE on TV, Internet

Seeded on Tue Oct 21, 2008 6:04 PM EDT (TheFinalSprint.com)

Watch the 2008 ING New York City Marathon LIVE on TV and via the Web. Set for Sunday morning, November 2nd, the world's most famous marathon will be celebrating it's 50th anniversary.

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Cheruiyot, Grigoryeva Earn 2008 Chicago Marathon Titles

Seeded on Sun Oct 12, 2008 11:46 AM EDT (TheFinalSprint.com)

Evans Cheruiyot , who debuted at the marathon distance only last year, became the 6th straight Kenyan to win the Bank of America Chicago Marathon Sunday.

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How to Watch Today's Chicago Marathon on TV, via Webcast

Seeded on Sun Oct 12, 2008 8:28 AM EDT (TheFinalSprint.com)

Catch all the action of today's 2008 Bank of America Chicago Marathon live on TV, radio and the Web. The race begins at 9am EST (8am CST): TV: NBC 5 Chicago Radio: The Score Sportsradio 670 AM Online: Universal Sports (UniversalSports.com)

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Running Film Festival in Eugene, Oregon Sure to Be Unforgettable

Seeded on Wed May 21, 2008 12:10 PM EDT (TheFinalSprint.com)

Without a doubt, the biggest off-track happening during the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials will be the upcoming Running Film Festival (RFF) – where a percentage of proceeds will benefit the Ryan Shay Memorial Fund & their will be guest appearances by running celebrities.

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Amputee sprinter Pistorius among TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2008

Seeded on Fri May 2, 2008 10:56 AM EDT (TheFinalSprint.com)

Today, it was announced that Oscar Pistorius has made the 2008 TIME 100, the annual list published by TIME Magazine, which identifies the 100 most influential people in the world.

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Lel, Ndereba lead Kenyan Olympic Marathon Squad

Seeded on Wed Apr 23, 2008 2:05 PM EDT (TheFinalSprint.com)

Three-time Flora London Marathon champion Martin Lel and reigning world marathon champion Catherine Ndereba will head a strong Kenyan Olympic squad announced by Athletics Kenya today. Boston champ Robert Cheruiyot and Sammy Wanjiru are also on the squad.

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Lance Armstrong Finishes 1st Boston Marathon in 2:50:58

Seeded on Mon Apr 21, 2008 1:17 PM EDT (TheFinalSprint.com)

Seven time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong has finished his first Boston Marathon in a very respectable 2:50:58, good for 488th place overall.

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Cheruiyot Wins 112th Boston Marathon; Matches Bill Rodgers with 4 Boston Wins

Seeded on Mon Apr 21, 2008 12:34 PM EDT (TheFinalSprint.com)

Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot has won the 112th Boston Marathon in a blistering time of 2:07:46. It is his third consecutive Boston victory and fourth overall.

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22-yr old Dire Tune Wins Closest Boston Marathon in History

Seeded on Mon Apr 21, 2008 12:18 PM EDT (TheFinalSprint.com)

In the closest race in the 112 year history of the Boston marathon, 22-yr old Dire Tune of Ethiopia defeated Russia's 25-yr old stallion Alevtina Bikitimrova.

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Kenya's Lel Smashes Flora London Marathon Course Record

Seeded on Sun Apr 13, 2008 7:34 AM EDT (TheFinalSprint.com)

Kenya's Martin Lel defended his title and smashed Khalid Khannouchi's Flora London Marathon course record here today, clocking 2:05:15, a personal best.

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Martin Lel Earns Third London Marathon Title; Ryan Hall Sets PR & Finishes 5th

Seeded on Sun Apr 13, 2008 7:12 AM EDT (TheFinalSprint.com)

Martin Lel has earned his third Flora London Marathon championship; finishing in 2:05:15. Lel was followed by fellow Kenyan Sammy Wanjiru (2:05:25) and Abderrahim Goumri (2:05:31); marking the first time in history that three runners finished under 2:06.

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Germany's Mikitenko Earns Upset Victory at 2008 Flora London Marathon

Seeded on Sun Apr 13, 2008 6:42 AM EDT ()

Germany's Irina Mikitenko, who had a previous personal best time of 2:24:51, has defeated pre-race favorties Gete Wami and Berhane Adere to win the 2008 Flora London Marathon!

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Autopsy: Enlarged Heart Led to Death of Runner Ryan Shay

Seeded on Tue Mar 18, 2008 5:48 PM EDT (TheFinalSprint.com)

The official autopsy report regarding the tragic death of United States distance runner Ryan Shay was released today. The medical examiner found that his death was caused by an enlarged heart & natural causes.

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Gatlin Doping Ban Reduced to 4 Years; Ineligible for 2008 Olympic Title Defense

Seeded on Tue Jan 1, 2008 3:15 PM EST (TheFinalSprint.com)

Earlier today The Washington Post reported that American sprinter Justin Gatlin's doping ban had been reduced by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency to four years.

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U.S. Marathon Legend Bill Rodgers Says "Do NOT Boycott Beijing Olympics"

Seeded on Mon Dec 17, 2007 3:21 PM EST (TheFinalSprint.com)

Bill Rodgers, a four-time winner of the New York City and Boston Marathons, 1976 Olympian, former American-record-holder in the marathon and winner of an astounding 21 marathons, explains in a new interview why the U.S. should NOT boycott the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

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Brasovan Wins the Foot Locker National Cross-Country Championships

Seeded on Sat Dec 8, 2007 1:05 PM EST ()

With the best of the best of the country's high school girls in the race, the Foot Locker Cross-Country Championships promised to be packed with fireworks.

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TFS Media's Jacobs Buys Out Business Partners; Sets Course For Growth

Seeded on Thu Nov 29, 2007 5:21 PM EST ()

The parent company of TheFinalSprint.com and it's sister publications announced that Dabbledoo Media has agreed to sell its ownership stake of the sports-and-recreation and health-and-fitness publishing group to co-owner Adam Jacobs, who'll re-brand the family as TFS Media Netw …

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High Schooler Runners to Finish After Breaking Leg During Race

Seeded on Fri Nov 16, 2007 10:13 AM EST ()

A high schooler in Ohio, Claire Markwardt, sustained multiple broken bones in her leg in the final few meters of the Ohio State cross country meet two weeks ago. Not to let down her team, she crawled to the finish line.

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Martin Lel Wins 2007 NYC Marathon

Seeded on Sun Nov 4, 2007 12:32 PM EST (TheFinalSprint.com)

Martin Lel of Kenya had the strength and speed to outrun the world's best and has become the 2007 New York City Marathon Champion!

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Radcliffe Wins NYC Marathon Title; Prokopcuka Earns WMM $500,000

Seeded on Sun Nov 4, 2007 12:10 PM EST (TheFinalSprint.com)

After taking a hiatus from racing to have a child, World Marathon Record Holder Paula Radcliffe has announced to the world that she is back - and better than ever.

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Ryan Shay Tragically Passes Away While Competing in Olympic Trials Marathon '07

Seeded on Sat Nov 3, 2007 11:01 AM EDT (TheFinalSprint.com)

Ryan Shay has tragically passed away, according to elite athletes who preferred not to be named in this article. He had dropped out of the U.S. Olympic Trials mens' marathon earlier due to an unknown condition. Further details are unknown at this time.

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Ryan Hall Wins Olympic Marathon Trials; Sets New Olympic Trials Record

Seeded on Sat Nov 3, 2007 9:54 AM EDT ()

Ryan Hall, having come into the Olympic Trials Marathon with a solid 2-year aerobic base behind him, was reaping the benefits of having trained at 9,000 feet in the Sierra Nevadas.

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Girardi Officially Offerred Job as NY Yankees Manager

Seeded on Mon Oct 29, 2007 12:32 PM EDT (TheFinalSprint.com)

According to ESPN, Joe Girardi has been offered a contract to become the new manager of the New York Yankees.

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Unprecedented TV & Web Coverage Set for Olympic Trials & NYC Marathon

Seeded on Mon Oct 29, 2007 9:08 AM EDT (TheFinalSprint.com)

New York Road Runners today announced an unprecedented level of broadcast and webstreaming coverage for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials �;; Men's Marathon on November 3 and the ING New York City Marathon 2007 on November 4.

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Katie Holmes to Run NYC Marathon on Sunday, November 3rd

Seeded on Mon Oct 29, 2007 1:27 AM EDT ()

Actress Katie Holmes will run the 2007 New York City Marathon and is "determined to complete the race and make [husband Tom Cruise] proud." The NYC Marathon is set to begin on the morning of Sunday, November 3, 2007.

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