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Senior Men’s and Women’s Results: Aarhus World XC Championships, Denmark, March 30, 2019 – and that course!!!
By Clay Shaw The course was planned to be remarkable in many ways. “Hard” would be an understatement. The winners would be forever known as the “World’s Toughest Runners.” Anyone who took part in the World XC Championships would always… Read More ›
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The Course Inspection: The Day Before World Cross Country
By Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Aarhus, Denmark, March 29, 2019 Your RG photojournalists spent the day inspecting the course, photographing the athletes, attending a press conference, and generally preparing to cover the event, which will be tomorrow. The course,… Read More ›
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Colorado Runners Triumph in Lucky Charm 5K/10K
By Clay Shaw HARRISBURG, PA, 3.23.19—Dan Craighead of Lafayette, Colorado won the 10K in 33:12. Luis Miranda of Lebanon, PA ran a solid second in 33:53. Marathoner Greg Johnson of Dillsburg was third in 34:29. Nicole Warble of Silver Spring,… Read More ›
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Tilahun Surprises Elite Men’s Field, Jepkosgei No Surprise As Women’s Champ at United Airlines Half
By Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell NEW YORK, NY, MARCH 17, 2019—Belay Tilahun, wearing bib #1163 was the surprise winner of the United Airlines New York City Half Marathon in 1:02:10. Tilahun, from Ethiopia’s capital of Addis Ababa, was registered… Read More ›
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40th Annual Philadelphia Bar Association 10K and 5K Run/Walk
Sunday, May 19 at 7:30am Memorial Hall, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA; Change the story for abused and neglected children. This year marks the 40th Anniversary of the Philadelphia Bar Association Run/Walk! To celebrate this exciting milestone we have added a 10K… Read More ›
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Gillette Takes Fourth Consecutive Diamond; Equals Kelley’s Streak
By Bill Bull Men’s Race BERWICK, PA, NOVEMBER 22, 2018—“Except for the Boston and Olympic marathons, there is no race that I would rather win than Berwick,” said Johnny Kelley, Arlington, MA. Kelley did win the race, not once, but… Read More ›
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Ardanuy, Cocchiaro Win Kelly Shamrock 5K
By Clay Shaw BALTIMORE, MD, March 10, 2019—Jeremy Ardanuy of Baltimore won the Kelly Shamrock in 15:20. Jim Heilman of Timonium was just a second back in 15:21. Tripp Southerland of Washington DC was third in 15:29. Ardanuy was third… Read More ›
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Wyoming Valley Striders Announce the Inaugural Vince Wojnar Triple Crown; New Races on Tap for 2019
The Wyoming Valley Striders (WVS) is a running club steeped in tradition that has been the driving force behind the distance running scene in northeastern PA for over 44 years hosting a varied slate of races every year. Paying tribute to the club’s co-founder Vince… Read More ›
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Corona Twins Dominate Marathon
By Clay Shaw EL PASO, TX—Twin brothers Francisco and Pancho Corona finished first and second overall at the El Paso Marathon held February 17. The 35-year-old twins from Mexico were delighted with their placement and support for each other during… Read More ›
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USATF XC Championships Senior Women Tallahassee, FL, February 2, 2019
By Clay Shaw Houlihan Dominates Steller USA XC Field Track star Shelby Houlihan, 2017 USA Champion at 5000m and 1500m, used that speed to break away from the top-notch field in the final 500m, to win in 32:46.8. Houlihan led… Read More ›
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USATF XC Championships Senior Men Tallahassee, FL, February 2, 2019
By Clay Shaw US Army Athletes Dominate Men’s Race Shadrack Kipchirchir set a course record at Apalachee Regional Park, which is designed for cross-country meets. He needed a big kick over the final 400 meters to win by the slimmest… Read More ›
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USATF XC Championships Junior Women and Men Tallahassee, FL, February 2, 2019
By Clay Shaw Boston College Gals Delighted Nicole Clermont of Boston College crossed the finish line and broke the tape, crying with joy. She was even happier to turn around and see teammate, and friend Kayla Smith finishing second. Grace… Read More ›
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Men’s and Women’s Masters National XC Championships Tallahassee, FL
February 2, 2019 By Clay Shaw 55-Year-Old Wins Womens Masters XC Marisa Sutera Strange of Pleasant Valley, NY, at age 55, running for the Athena TC, took the overall Masters title by nearly ten seconds. Jill Braley of Cartersville, GA… Read More ›
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INGEBRIGTSEN BROTHERS DOMINATE MEN’S EURO XC
By Clay Shaw TILBURG, NETHERLANDS, December 9, 2018—Filip Ingebrigtsen of Norway was somewhat of a surprise winner of the men’s senior race. Filip took the Gold with strong surges on the final two laps to separate himself from second place… Read More ›
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Netherlands Women Win Team Title in Senior Euro XC Champs Race
By Clay Shaw THE NETHERLANDS, December 9, 2018—It was only fitting that the host nation would take home Gold in one of the events, after a typical December rainy week with lots of mud. The Dutch women were a happy… Read More ›
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