Vipam, thanks for keeping us updated.. Universalsports doesn't work for me
Vipam, thanks for keeping us updated.. Universalsports doesn't work for me
MEN
25:00
pack of 9: five Kenyans, Ritz, one Ethiopian, Tedese and one of his countrymen.
WOMEN
Keitany passes 15km faster 8 seconds faster than the offical 15km WR and still looks smooth.
Keitany set a time through 15km of 46:51
Very close to world record/world best -- in fact if we don't count GNR (aided course), it could be a record.
28:30 at 10K
28:00
Tedese begins to force the pace again and the pack seems to break with Ritz in top five still in contact with Tedese but still too early to say if pack will actually stay broken or regroup.
Ritz with Tadese in breakaway group of 3
A couple of Kenyans falling off as Tedese is putting down the peddle and Ritz in 3rd as the competitors are now single file. Three athletes broke away Tedese is making a break with a Kenyan in 2nd and Ritz in 3rd as the REAL racing is now starting to materialize.
Ritz looked like a beast up that hill. I predict medal. He can outkick Tadesse as well.
Medal mos def.
Ritz is looking strong, im shocked really
WOMEN
Ongori (KEN) is overtaking the Ethiopian for 2nd place. Keitany is now 2 seconds behind the offical WR.
Keitany at 1:02:59 at 20K - am very impressed she is cruising
2nd place hasn't been decided as the Ethiopain responds to Ongori.
Keitany 1:02:59 through 20km - one second slower than Kiplagat at Udine (WR)
That should be 2 seconds slower than WR
Tadese by himself - Ritz in second
WTF Ritz in second chasing Tadesse?!
66.37
So looks like at the worst Meb's 20km AR is in for a serious upgrade. I'm thinking silver for Ritz though!
women Unoffical
1. Keitany 1:06:36
2. Ongori 1:07:36
3. Adebe 1:07;37
4. Kenyan
MEN's
Ritz is in 2nd place with Tedese leading with a big break.
I unfortunately think Ritz will be punished for his early pace..I REALLY hope i'm wrong tho.