Ethiopia
Marathon
2:16:52
10/20/2024
25 Kilometres Road
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1:19:26
12/17/2023
10 Kilometres Road
29:14
2/27/2022
Half Marathon
Medio Maraton Valencia Trinidad Alfonso EDP
1:03:51
10/24/2021
5000 Metres
14:53.77
6/12/2021
The 2025 Boston Marathon promises an exciting blend of redemption stories, debut intrigue, and head-to-head rivalries across both elite fields. On the men’s side, defending champion Sisay Lemma returns after last year’s audacious front-running victory, facing off against 2024 Chicago champ John Korir, two-time Boston winner Evans Chebet, rising Kenyan Daniel Mateiko, and U.S. hopeful Conner Mantz. Other contenders include Lesotho’s Tebello Ramakongoana and Americans Clayton Young and CJ Albertson, each hoping to outlast the pack or capitalize on race-day chaos.
In the women’s race, Hellen Obiri is chasing a rare three-peat in Boston, entering as the clear favorite despite a strong field. She’ll be challenged by past podium finishers Amane Beriso and Sharon Lokedi, 2:16 marathoner Yalemzerf Yehualaw, and rising marathon star Irene Cheptai. The American field is led by Keira D’Amato in her Boston debut, Emma Bates returning to form, and Dakota Popehn riding Olympic momentum. Young talents like Gabi Rooker, Jessica McClain, and Jackie Gaughan round out a promising domestic squad, with veterans Des Linden and Sara Vaughn adding experience to the mix.
Cooler temperatures, slight winds, and the Newton Hills promise another unpredictable Patriot’s Day. Tactics, toughness, and timing will determine who claims the tape on Boylston.
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Chris Chavez, Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught-Leer will preview all of the top athletes and storylines to watch for the men's and women's elite races at the 2025 Boston Marathon. Sisay Lemma, Hellen Obiri, John Korir, Sharon Lokedi, Evans Chebet, Conner Mantz, Clayton Young, Yalemzerf Yehualaw, Edna Kiplagat, CJ Albertson, Zach Panning Amane Beriso, Yalemzerf Yehualaw, Keira D’Amato, Sara Hall, Emma Bates, Dakotah Popehn are among the notable stars competing at the historic race. We will also share our picks at the end of the show. HOW TO WATCH THE RACE ON TV: All the Marathon Monday action gets underway on April 21st with pro races beginning at 9 a.m. The professional men’s field starts at 9:37 am E.T. and the pro women at 9:47 am E.T. Locally, the race will be viewable live on TV or online at WCVB-5. If you’re not in Massachusetts, the race will be shown live on ESPN2 with coverage beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET. PRESENTED BY PUMA – Show presented by PUMA | The all-new Fast-R NITRO™ Elite 3 is here — and it's built to move you faster than ever before. Crafted with cutting-edge design + backed by science from UMass Amherst, this race-day shoe delivers a 3.15% boost in running economy (vs. the Fast-R 2) — which could mean shaving over 4.5 minutes off a 3-hour marathon time. Designed for serious speed. Proven to change the game. Get your edge. Lace up in the Fast-R NITRO™ Elite 3. A limited global drop will go live on PUMA.com, in PUMA flagship stores and in select retailers across North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia and Australia from Friday 25 April. Follow CITIUS MAG ▶ Subscribe to the podcast: https://apple.co/3Byp72I ▶ On Twitter: http://twitter.com/CitiusMag ▶ On Instagram: http://instagram.com/citiusmag ▶ On Facebook: http://facebook.com/citiusmag ▶ On our website: http://citiusmag.com For partnership or sponsorship inquiries: chris@citiusmag.com Thanks for watching - please like, share and comment, and subscribe! #bostonmarathon
At just 25, Yalemzerf Yehualaw 🇪🇹 has already achieved international marathon success, traveling the world and proudly waving her country’s flag. Follow the NN Running Team on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nnrunningteam X: https://www.x.com/nnrunningteam Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nnrunningteam Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/619597
Join us for an unique insight into the training locations of the NN Running Team athletes in Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia. The NN Running Team was launched in 2017 to provide athletes with access to better coaching, medical care and additional athlete support services. Since its inception its athletes have run world records, won Marathon Majors, and claimed Olympic and world titles. Among its star athletes include; Eliud Kipchoge, Joshua Cheptegei, Letesenbet Gidey, Yalemzerf Yehualaw & Geoffrey Kamworor.
NN Running Team athlete and double Olympic Champion Eliud Kipchoge announces which marathon he will run in spring 2024. The NN Running Team was launched in 2017 to provide athletes with access to better coaching, medical care, and additional athlete support services. Since its inception its athletes have run world records, won Marathon Majors, and claimed Olympic and world titles. Among its star athletes include; Eliud Kipchoge, Joshua Cheptegei, Letesenbet Gidey, Yalemzerf Yehualaw & Geoffrey Kamworor.
Only the brave take on a new challenge in stride. Good luck on your first marathon Joshua Cheptegei, you got this. 🧡 The NN Running Team was launched in 2017 to provide athletes with access to better coaching, medical care and additional athlete support services. Since its inception its athletes have run world records, won Marathon Majors, and claimed Olympic and world titles. Among its star athletes include; Eliud Kipchoge, Joshua Cheptegei, Letesenbet Gidey, Yalemzerf Yehualaw & Geoffrey Kamworor.
5000m and 10,000m world record holder Joshua Cheptegei announces his NN Running Team marathon debut in Valencia 2023. The NN Running Team was launched in 2017 to provide athletes with access to better coaching, medical care and additional athlete support services. Since its inception its athletes have run world records, won Marathon Majors, and claimed Olympic and world titles. Among its star athletes include; Eliud Kipchoge, Kenenisa Bekele, Joshua Cheptegei, Letesenbet Gidey, Yalemzerf Yehualaw & Geoffrey Kamworor.
These colours are what make us. They unite us. The NN Running Team was launched in 2017 to provide athletes with access to better coaching, medical care and additional athlete support services. Since its inception its athletes have run world records, won Marathon Majors, and claimed Olympic and world titles. Among its star athletes include; Eliud Kipchoge, Kenenisa Bekele, Joshua Cheptegei, Letesenbet Gidey, Yalemzerf Yehualaw & Geoffrey Kamworor.
The story behind the man who handed Eliud Kipchoge's bottles during his World Record race in Berlin! The NN Running Team was launched in 2017 to provide athletes with access to better coaching, medical care and additional athlete support services. Since its inception its athletes have run world records, won Marathon Majors, and claimed Olympic and world titles. Among its star athletes include; Eliud Kipchoge, Kenenisa Bekele, Joshua Cheptegei, Letesenbet Gidey, Yalemzerf Yehualaw & Geoffrey Kamworor.
Our athletes Eliud Kipchoge, Kenenisa Bekele, Geoffrey Kamworor, Abdi Nageeye, Jake Smith and Yalemzerf Yehualaw will talk about the different topics within altitude. What are the benefits? Why is altitude so important and on what altitude are our athletes training?