X-Nico

6 unusual facts about 2010 London Marathon


Abel Kirui

After the 2009 World Championships, Kirui had many unsuccessful attempts to show the dominance he had shown in his Berlin race: he finished in fifth place at the 2010 London Marathon then failed to finish at the 2011 race.

Irina Mikitenko

She had a seven-month lay-off after the Chicago run and decided not to run at the Paderborn 10K, which was her preparation for the 2010 London Marathon, due to sore shins.

Liliya Shobukhova

The move paid dividends for her as she won at the Chicago Marathon three times straight from 2009 to 2011, as well as the 2010 London Marathon.

Marílson Gomes dos Santos

He ran at the 2010 London Marathon and came close to a personal best time, finishing in 2:08:46 for sixth place behind Abel Kirui.

Tsegaye Kebede

At the 2010 London Marathon, he set his sights on beating the defending champion Samuel Wanjiru.

Yonas Kifle

He ran at the 2010 London Marathon and finished in ninth place with a time of 2:14:39, behind compatriot Zersenay Tadese.



see also