Person: Edna Kiplagat

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Man dies after London Marathon collapse, woman missing

A 42-year-old man has died after collapsing at the finish line of the London Marathon while police are looking to trace a female runner who has not been seen since the race finished.

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London Marathon runner dies after collapse at finish line

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Kenyan takes London title to shatter Farah’s dream

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Sligo and Leevale take top honours at road relays

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Brilliant Bolt blasts to World gold in Moscow

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Disappointment for team Ireland on opening day of World Athletics Championships

Kiplagat makes history in women's marathon as Irish entry drops out

Edna Kiplagat made history in becoming the first athlete to win back-to-back women’s marathon world titles in retaining her crown in Moscow this afternoon.

Sat, 10 Aug, 2013

Jeptoo claims marathon title

Kenya’s Priscah Jeptoo went one better than her London 2012 Olympics silver by winning the Virgin London Marathon today.

Sun, 21 Apr, 2013

Glory for Kipsang and Dibaba in Great North Run

Wilson Kipsang snatched victory from fellow Kenyan Micah Kogo in the UK's Great North Run thanks to a dramatic sprint finish that went right to the line.

Sun, 16 Sep, 2012

Brother learned athletics the fast way

He arrived in East Africa in 1976 with scant interest in athletics, but 36 years later, this Corkman, a Christian Brother teacher, is considered the foremost athletics coach in Kenya, and one of the most regarded in the world.

Wed, 01 Aug, 2012

Kenyan woman retains London Marathon title

Mary Keitany today retained her Virgin London Marathon title as Kenyan women enjoyed a 1-2-3 on the streets of the British capital.

Sun, 22 Apr, 2012

Irish duo fail to advance in World Athletics Championships

Ireland's Fionnuala Britton and Stephanie O'Reilly have failed to advance from the heats of the 3000m Steeplechase in the World Championships in Daegu, South Korea.

Sat, 27 Aug, 2011