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Meb Keflezighi

Meb Keflezighi

October 26, 2020

An Inside Look at How Sara Hall Fuels Her Training (Sponsored)

Learn how UCAN helped fuel Sara Hall's success in London.
August 28, 2020

2020 Virtual TCS New York City Marathon to Feature Top Professional Athletes and Celebrities

Those running include Emily Sisson, Stephanie Bruce, Deena Kastor and Meb Keflezighi.
June 25, 2020

I Was Bored, So I Watched the Crazy 2004 Men's Olympic Marathon

You know about Meb's silver and the attack on leader Vanderlei de Lima, but do you remember Stefano Baldini's incredible 28:59 close in 80+ degree temps that featured a 14:12 5k from 35k to 40k or the Austrian guy in a fuel belt? This remains the only Olympic marathon since 1980 not to feature an African in the top six -- and a reminder of how the Olympic marathon, with its hot weather and three-athlete-per-country limit, can produce unexpected results. No one would have predicted a podium of Italy, the United States, and Brazil in 2004. We can only guess what Sapporo has in store...
June 22, 2018

Sunday: Desi Linden Returns To Boston To Take On Defending Winner Joan Chelimo At The BAA 10k

Also racing are Sally Kipyego, Betsy Saina, Buze Diriba and Mamitu Daska. On the men's side, Meb Keflezighi is racing as last year's winner Daniel Chebii leads the field with Stephen Sambu, Abdi Abdirahman, Chris Derrick and more.
November 09, 2017

Meb Memories: LetsRun.com's Favorite Moments from The Amazing Career Of Meb Keflezighi

A generation of excellence is what Meb's career was all about.
November 05, 2017

Geoffrey Kamworor Blitzes 4:31 25th Mile To Grab Lead and Holds On To Win 2017 New York City Marathon

The 24-year old Geoffrey Kamworor had accomplished an awful lot in his young career but he'd never won a marathon until today.
November 02, 2017

Meb Reveals What He'll Miss Most About NYC, Shalane Says She's Had Her "Best Buildup Ever" & More Thursday NYC Marathon Notes

We also heard Jared Ward dish on the #2 BYU men, Shadrack Biwott discuss his move to Hansons-Brooks, and spoke with the NAZ Elite duo of Kellyn Taylor Stephanie Bruce.
November 01, 2017

You Have More in Common With Meb Than You Think - Generation UCAN (Sponsored)

Generation UCAN fuels America's best marathoners.
October 31, 2017

2017 NYC Marathon U.S. Men's Preview: Can Meb Close Out His Career As The Top American? Or Will Jared Ward, Abdi Abdirahman Or Shadrack Biwott Stop Him?

Four real high-quality American men that will battle in NY this weekend - past champ Meb Kefelzighi, Olympic sixth placer Jared Ward, the ageless Abdi Abdirahman and Shadrack Biwott, who has been top 5 in his last 2 majors.
October 10, 2017

Meb Keflezighi's Final Marathon Is In 26 Days And He Wants To Be Factor In New York - "I Want My Last One To Be A Good One"

Meb isn't just going through the motions for his last race. "I'm healthy, which is a big battle, I hope to be very competitive. I'm here up in Mammoth Lakes, away from my wife and kids for five weeks. I want my last one to be a good one. Many people think it's going to just be a show, but I would regret if I didn't give it everything I had. I usually would be fearless going out there competing against the best of the best. We all know that the mind and the body need to be on the same page."
October 10, 2017

Shalane Flanagan Reacts To Galen Rupp's Chicago Marathon Win: "There’s Still an Investigation Going On, So It's Hard to Truly and Genuinely Get Excited About the Performances That I'm Watching"

Two of America's biggest marathon stars don't know what to make of Galen Rupp's win in Chicago due to the ongoing USADA investigation. Meb Keflezighi said he was happy for Rupp and Salazar but added "there's a lot of speculation going on and I would love to know what’s going on and how far it’s gotten." *MB: Breaking: Shalane and Meb react to Galen Rupp's Chicago Win
August 28, 2017

Shalane Flanagan, Meb Keflezighi, Jared Ward, Abdi Abdirahman And Kellyn Taylor Lead American Field For 2017 New York City Marathon

Other top Americans include Shadrack Biwott, Christo Landry, Neely Gracey, Stephanie Bruce, and Aliphine Tuliamuk.
April 14, 2017

Meb Keflezighi Discusses His Rough Buildup Ahead of His Final Boston Marathon, Plus More From the Elite Men At Friday's Press Conference

Get the inside scoop from Friday's press conference. What racer did famed coach Renato Canova call a "big talent?" What does Wesley Korir think of Jemima Sumgong being busted and can Luke P rebound from his disaster in Chicago?
April 06, 2017

RRW: Boston By Meb - In His Own Words

As Meb Keflezighi prepares to race his final Boston Marathon, he looks back and shares some of his favorite memories from Boston.
December 31, 2016

2016 LRC Year-End Rankings, Men's Marathon: Eliud Kipchoge Caps a Historic Year as World #1 as Breakout Marathon Star Galen Rupp Leads the Americans

LRC supervisitor David Graham has rolled out his 2016 world rankings plus plenty more thoughts on the year in men's marathoning. Obviously the great Kipchoge is #1, but where does Rupp rank?