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Konstanze Klosterhalfen

Konstanze Klosterhalfen

October 20, 2022

2022 Valencia Half Marathon Preview: Kibiwott Kandie Leads Field with FIVE Sub-59 Men

The fields are always loaded in Valencia and 2022 is no exception. Plus how fast do Kirubel Erassa Biya Simbassa run and is the Canadian record in danger?
August 18, 2022

Germany's Konstanze Klosterhalfen Wins European 5,000 Gold on Home Soil

Koko bounced back from a subpar Worlds to keep Germany's success at Euros rolling.
July 26, 2021

Sunset Tour: Josette Norris Keeps Rolling, Klosterhalfen Back From Injury, Lagat and Kidder Sub 1:45 for 1st Time

Josette Norris's great 2021 continued as she defeated Konstanze "Koko" Klosterhalfen who returned from injury in her final race before the Olympics.
February 27, 2021

Konstanze Klosterhalfen's 31:01.71 German 10,000 National Record, Ajee Wilson's 1:58.93 Win Highlight Texas Qualifier

The event ended up being a bit of a misnomer as few qualifying times were earned as 11 days after 7 degree temps (-13.9 C) were in Austin, warm and humid conditions (73 degrees (22.9C), 65 dew point, 76% humidity) made fast times difficult in the long distance events. But Klosterhalfen and Wilson were impressive as was 5000 meter man Justyn Knight (3:36.62) who dropped down and spanked the milers in the 1500.
March 18, 2020

WTW: The 2020 Boston Marathon Is Going To Be HOT, Caster Semenya Vs Luke Wilson, and Will The Coronavirus Result in Eliud Kipchoge Debuting in New York This Fall?

We take a look at Covid-19's impact on the running world and wonder if it might actually result in Eliud Kipchoge debuting in New York this fall. Plus what do actor Luke Wilson's HS track exploits tell us about Caster Semenya's Olympic 200 dreams?
October 05, 2019

Hellen Obiri Returns To Her Winning Ways, Defends 5000 Title With 14:26.72 Championship Record

Obiri hasn't had the smoothest of seasons but she front-way her way to gold tonight.
August 15, 2019

2019 Birmingham DL Preview: British Teen Phenoms, Craig Engels Tries for First Euro Win, & Christian Coleman

Engels has never run a DL race in Europe, and though this isn't a DL points race, there are three guys who have run 3:31 or fast this year. Plus Ajee' Wilson, Kate Grace, and Melissa Bishop in the women's 800 but the highlight of the meet may be a loaded women's 200.
August 06, 2019

Week That Was: Koko Goes 14:26, How Damn Hot Will it Be for Tokyo Olympics? Sam Kendricks Sets American Record

Emily Infeld ran her first race in a year and a half, Koko went 14:26, and a cool video with Sam Kendricks.
July 18, 2019

2019 London Diamond League Preview: Amos & Kipyegon Try to Keep Rolling, Hassan WR Watch, and Morgan McDonald Makes Pro Debut

Rhonex Kipruto (debut) and Jakob Ingebrigtsen are also in the 5k, while Laura Muir and Konstanze Klosterhalfen will battle Kipyegon in the 1500.
May 16, 2019

A Fan's Guide To The 2019 USATF Distance Classic

Oxy is tonight. We give you a schedule of events, viewing info and then briefly tell you what to look for in each event.
February 07, 2019

2019 Millrose Games Preview: American Records Set to Fall in Men's & Women's 800; NOP vs. Bowerman Showdown in Women's Mile

When it's all said and done, one world record and two American records could easily fall at Millrose.
January 23, 2019

Brazier Vs. Murphy! Simpson Vs. Klosterhalfen! Cheserek Vs. Gebrhiwet! We Run Through The Best Matchups At The 2019 New Balance Indoor Grand Prix

Distance fans are in for a treat as some of the most exciting runners in the sport will race at the the lone US stop on the IAAF World Indoor Tour -- Clayton MurphyDonavan BrazierJenny SimpsonEmma Coburn, Konstanze KlosterhalfenEdward Cheserek, and Yomif Kejelcha, just to name a few. Sprint fans are going to be thrilled as well as the meet will serve as the New Balance pro debuts for Kendall Ellis, Gabrielle Thomas and Sydney McLaughlin.
February 26, 2018

2018 World Indoors Will Start With An INCREDIBLE Race As The Women's 3000 is LOADED

Get out of work early or take a late lunch break on Thursday (3:15 pm ET) as the 2018 World Indoors will start with a bang as Genzebe Dibaba will put her 8-year indoor winning streak on the line against a loaded field that includes Brit Laura Muir, American Shelby Houlihan, Kenyan Hellen Obiri, and German Konstanze Klosterhalfen.
January 31, 2018

Weekend Preview: Rupp and Hasay at USA XC, Ches, Engels, and a Lot of $$$ at Camel City, & Fast Races in Karlsruhe

The Super Bowl may be on Sunday but we are calling Saturday "Super Saturday" - what an incredible day of action. If you are a distance fan, you might as well cancel your plans as there is going to be riveting action all day long.
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?
August 30, 2017

Week that Was: Mo Farah's Epic Track Career is Over, Ajee Wilson's Incredible 2017 Continues, Plus Usain Bolt and Conor McGregor

We look at all the action on the track plus a look at the 2017 Chicago Marathon field again.