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Joyciline Jepkosgei

Joyciline Jepkosgei

October 02, 2022

Yalemzerf Yehualaw Runs 4:59 24th Mile and 5:02 25th Mile To Break Open 2022 London Marathon, Wins in 2:17:26

That's not a typo people. Y2 recorded the fastest mile split in women's marathon history en route to becoming the youngest London women's winner ever.
September 29, 2022

2022 London Marathon W Preview: Y-Squared vs. Joyciline Jepkosgei & a Whole Lot More

With 7 women under 2:19, London is loaded with Joyciline Jepkosgei and Yalemzerf Yehualaw leading the way and the women's world record a real possibility.
April 18, 2022

Peres Jepchirchir Wins 2022 Boston Marathon After Thrilling Final Mile Duel With Ababel Yeshaneh

The middle miles were the fastest in race history and the finish was one for the ages as there were 7 lead changes in the final 1.2 miles.
April 14, 2022

2022 Boston Marathon Women's Preview: Who's World #1, Meet Degitu Azimeraw, and Can Molly Seidel Make the Podium?

Last year's World #1 Peres Jepchirchir faces last year's World #2 Joyciline Jepkosgei in a clash of the titans. Could the course record go down? *2022 Boston Marathon women's field looks AMAZING but the intro to Jonathan Gault's Boston marathon preview is even more amazing
October 03, 2021

Kenya's Joyciline Jepkosgei Wins London Marathon In 2:17:43 as Record 5 Women Break 2:19

The former half marathon world record has taken to the marathon like a fish to water and now has two major wins in her three marathon starts. MB: Shalane Flanagan improves to 2:35:04 MB: Official 2021 London Marathon discussion thread
December 02, 2020

The Deepest Marathon EVER is Sunday: 2020 Valencia Is Going to Be Incredible

The depth in Valencia is ridiculous: 25 men under 2:08, 35 under 2:10, 44 under 2:12. Plus there are some real studs running, from 2:02 man Birhanu Legese and Boston/Chicago champ Lawrence Cherono to NYC champ Joyciline Jepkosgei and World Half champ Peres Jepchirchir. *MB: Are you ready for the DEEPEST marathon EVER? Sunday's Valencia Marathon is laughably good.
October 14, 2020

World Half Women's Preview: Is This The Greatest Women's Half Marathon Field in History?

Four different women have broken the world record in the half marathon in recent years and all four of those women will be running in Gdynia on Saturday, which makes this one of the greatest -- if not the greatest -- half marathon fields ever assembled.
November 03, 2019

Joyciline Jepkosgei Dazzles in Marathon Debut, Just Misses Course Record to Win 2019 NYC Marathon

The half marathon world record holder just missed the course record with her 2:22:38 win. Des Linden led early and ended up the top American in 6th in 2:26:42.
October 21, 2018

Debutante Tsehay Gemechu Breaks Delhi Half-Marathon Women's Course Record As She Beats Out WR Holder Joyciline Jepkosgei And Tirunesh Dibaba

Gemechu won in 66:50 to beat out Jepkosgei by 6-seconds and her countrywoman Zeineba Yim by 9. Dibaba struggled early and finished back in 6th (68:36). Ethiopia's Andamlak Belihu won the men's race in 59:18 to win over Amdework Walelegn (59:22). USA's Leonard Korir was 6th in 60:12.
March 21, 2018

2018 World Half Women's Preview: Kenyan Joyciline Jepkosgei Goes For First World Title As Jordan Hasay Leads Team USA

The two fastest women in history are expected to put on a terrific battle for gold. Behind them, could Jordan Hasay break the American record or sneak a medal?
February 07, 2018

Thursday's Must-See TV: 2018 RAK Half Marathon Preview: Joyciline Jepkosgei Battles Mary Keitany as 11(!) Sub-60 Guys Square Off in the Men's Race

Are you ready for some incredible, free prime-time half-marathon action? We hope as as Thurday's night RAK Half is going to be insane. Watch it live on LetsRun at 9:45 pm ET.
January 30, 2018

February 9: World Record Holder Joyciline Jepkosgei Will Clash With Mary Keitany At The 2018 RAK Half-Marathon

Other big names include Vivian Cheruiyot, 2014 World Half champ Gladys Cherono and Fancy Chemutai who ran 65:36 to finish runner-up with Jepkosgei set her WR.
December 22, 2017

The 2017 LetsRun.com Awards: Runner and Rookie of the Year, Upset of the Year, Doping Excuse of the Year & More

Other awards include U.S. and international runners of the year, rookie of the year, breakthrough of the year, and biggest disappointment. Did your favorite runner make the cut?
September 12, 2017

WTW: Running's version of Sergio Dipp, a new 10k WR, Galen Rupp, Jordan Hasay and more

We take a look back at the week in running and along the way introduce you to a new road race in Colorado.
April 14, 2017

Desi Linden Is All-In (And Wasn't Surprised by Sumgong's Positive Test), Alberto Salazar Says Jordan Hasay Is More Prepared For The Marathon Than Anyone He's Seen Since He Set The WR & More From the Elite Women in Boston

Desi Linden says she'll be devastated if she doesn't win on Monday while Jordan Hasay revealed that Alberto Salazar said she's the most prepared athlete he's seen since he set the WR in 1981.
April 05, 2017

WTW: Was Witchcraft To Blame For Joshua Cheptegei's World XC Collapse, All Hail Stephanie Bruce, And A Possible Scientific Explanation As To Why Women Collapse So Often At The End of Races

In our weekly recap this week, we declare Stephanie Bruce as our new hero as she rocked two races that were 9,000 miles apart in the span of 5 days, we take a look at a very interesting theory that some Ugandans have as to why Joshua Cheptegei blew up, and we try to find a scientific explanation for why so many women collapse at the end of cross country races.