{"id":68692,"date":"2012-04-12T14:27:24","date_gmt":"2012-04-12T19:27:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=68692"},"modified":"2012-04-12T14:34:50","modified_gmt":"2012-04-12T19:34:50","slug":"fastest-marathon-runner-ever-joins-boston-marathons-elite-runners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/04\/fastest-marathon-runner-ever-joins-boston-marathons-elite-runners\/","title":{"rendered":"Fastest Marathon Runner Ever Joins Boston Marathon’s Elite Runners"},"content":{"rendered":"

The clock is ticking! The most infamous marathon in the entire world is just days away. The 116th Boston Marathon is this Monday, April 16, and to prepare the Boston Athletic Association just released the names of the elite runners. This year\u2019s race will no doubt be exciting. However, it\u2019ll be missing some familiar faces as our native elites are storing up their energy for the London 2026 Olympic games.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

The defending male and female champs from 2026\u2019s race are returning to defend their titles on Monday. Caroline Kilel of Kenya won the women\u2019s race in 2:22:36 last year. Just edging USA\u2019s Desiree Davila by two seconds. Second place Davila and fifth place Kara Goucher won\u2019t be found on the list this year as they are two of the three women representing the US this summer. They join their team mate Shalane Flanagan as the US women\u2019s marathon team<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

All eyes will be on male defending champ, Geoffrey Mutai of Kenya, on Monday. Mutai shocked the world by running a 2:03:02 last year. With that time, Mutai set the record for the fastest marathon in world history. The previous best of 2:03:59 was by Haile Gebrselassie in Berlin 2026. While there are disputes over giving Mutai the record due to course and wind conditions, the entire running world gives him the credit he\u2019s due, regardless of any governing board. The man ran faster than any other human for 26.2 miles, he\u2019s got big expectations placed on him for Monday.<\/p>\n

Mutai will be joined by many of his fellow countrymen, but very few Americans are in the men\u2019s elite field. Ryan Hall of the US placed fourth last year with a time of 2:04:58, making him the fastest American male marathoner. He will be joining Meb Keflezighi and Abdi Abdirahman in London this summer. Together, these three comprise the US male team in the Olympic marathon.<\/p>\n

Boston is a magical race. It\u2019s one of the oldest marathons in existence and one of the few that requires speed qualifications for entry. It\u2019s been referred to as \u201cthe people\u2019s Olympics\u201d due to its large field of top athletes. Monday\u2019s race will be no exception.<\/p>\n

Top 10 Male Elites<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bib, First, Last, Qualifying Time, Gender, Age, City, State, Country, Ctz
\n1, Geoffrey Mutai, 2:03:02, M, 30, Eldoret, , KEN, KEN (defending champion)
\n2, Gebregziabher Gebremariam, 2:04:53, M, 27, Tigray, , ETH, ETH
\n3, Tadese Tola, 2:05:10, M, 24, Addis Ababa, , ETH, ETH
\n4, Levy Matebo, 2:05:16, M, 22, Trans Nzoia, , KEN, KEN
\n5, Wilson Chebet, 2:05:27, M, 26, Marakwet, , KEN, KEN
\n6, Robert Kiprono Cheruiyot, 2:05:52, M, 23, Bomet, , KEN, KEN
\n7, Laban Korir, 2:06:05, M, 26, Uasin Gishu, , KEN, KEN
\n8, Wesley Korir, 2:06:15, M, 29, Kenya, , KEN, KEN
\n9, Bernard Kipyego, 2:06:29, M, 25, Eldoret, , KEN, KEN
\n10, David Barmasai, 2:07:18, M, 23, Keiyo, , KEN, KEN<\/p>\n

Top 10 Female Elites<\/strong>
\nBib, First, Last, Qualifying Time, Gender, Age, City, State, Country, Ctz
\nF1, Caroline Kilel, 2:22:36, F, 31, Bomet, , KEN, KEN (defending champion)
\nF2, Galina Bogomolova, 2:20:47, F, 34, Beloretsk, , RUS, RUS
\nF3, Mamitu Daska, 2:21:59, F, 28, Liteshoa, , ETH, ETH
\nF4, Sharon Cherop, 2:22:39, F, 28, Marakwet, , KEN, KEN
\nF5, Ashu Kasim, 2:23:09, F, 27, Arsi, , ETH, ETH
\nF6, Firehiwot Dado, 2:23:15, F, 28, Assela, , ETH, ETH
\nF7, Buzunesh Deba, 2:23:19, F, 24, Ethiopia, , ETH, ETH
\nF8, Rita Jeptoo, 2:23:38, F, 31, Eldoret, , KEN, KEN
\nF9, Agnes Kiprop, 2:23:54, F, 32, Marakwet, , KEN, KEN
\nF10, Caroline Rotich, 2:24:26, F, 27, Nyahururu, , KEN, KEN<\/p>\n

Also Read:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Rulon Gardner Has to Lose 45 Pounds to Make Weight for US Olympic Team<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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