Moses Mosop And His 2:03:06 To Run 2011 Bank Of America Chicago Marathon
By Chicago Marathon
June 21, 2011
CHICAGO Kenyas Moses Mosop, the debut marathon record holder, today announced he will run the 2011 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, aiming to improve upon his historic first marathon. Mosops time of 2:03:06 at the 2011 Boston Marathon is the fastest marathon ever run by a first-timer and the second fastest marathon in history. After taking a course tour in Chicago with Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski, Mosop believes he can capitalize on Chicagos flat and fast route and energetic neighborhoods to run even faster in his second attempt at the marathon distance on October 9.
Mosops Boston time broke the previous debut record of 2:05:50 set by Kenyas Evans Rutto at the 2003 Chicago Marathon. Mosops performance ranks as the second-fastest marathon all-time behind fellow Kenyan and 2011 Boston Marathon champion Geoffrey Mutais 2:03:02.
I was very pleased with my performance at the Boston Marathon, especially since it was my first marathon. In my second marathon, I want to run even faster, said Mosop. I feel that the Bank of America Chicago Marathon is where I have the best opportunity to do that. I like the course, I feel strong in my training and I am looking forward to coming back to Chicago for this great event.
Mosop recently set a new 30-kilometer world record at the Prefontaine Classic track meet in Eugene, Ore., on June 3. His time of 1:26:47 was more than two minutes faster than the previous record set in 1981 by Japans Toshihiko Seko, the 1986 Chicago Marathon champion. Prior to running his debut marathon, Mosop was a 2004 Olympian in the 10,000 meters. He won the bronze medal in the 10,000 at the 2005 World Track & Field Championships, and a silver medal at the 2007 World Cross Country Championships.
Moses is one of the top runners in the world and his performance at the Boston Marathon this past April was truly amazing, said Pinkowski. Moses is very athletic and I feel he can go even faster on our course. His track and cross country credentials are impressive and it is that blend of inherent speed and strength that has traditionally produced historic performances at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
About the Bank of America Chicago Marathon
In its 34th year and a member of the World Marathon Majors, the
Bank of America Chicago Marathon annually attracts 45,000
participants, including a world-class elite runner and wheelchair
field, and an estimated 1.7 million spectators. As a result of its
national and international draw, each year, the iconic race assists in
raising millions for a variety of charitable causes while generating
$150 million in economic impact to its host city according to a report
by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaigns Regional Economics
Applications Laboratory (R.E.A.L.). The 2011 Bank of America Chicago
Marathon will start and finish in Chicagos Grant Park beginning
at 7:30 a.m. on October 9. In advance of the race, a two-day Health
& Fitness Expo will be held at McCormick Place Convention Center on
October 7-8.
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