Person: Meb Keflezighi

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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History corner: The Cork man who ran himself into history

John Lordan was born in Bandon, Cork, in 1876. Historian and media student, Kevin O’Brien, reveals a compelling story of how, after migration to America, he made a name for himself as a long distance runner, winning the 1903 Boston Marathon and competing in the strangest Olympic race ever held at the 1904 St Louis games.

Keflezighi triumph embodies the true strength of Boston

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‘Biomechanical breakdown’ Carroll’s marathon downfall

sport

Tergat wins New York marathon

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Big Apple marathon now Carroll’s focus

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Dragila no longer queen bee as rivals swarm

Trials and tribulations of US Olympic hopefuls

Vanitta Kinard’s story is just one of triumph over adversity at the US Olympic trials, reports Simon Lewis.

Wed, 14 Jul, 2004

O’Sullivan debuts as Lombard chases record

SONIA O’SULLIVAN makes her seasonal debut over 5,000m at tonight’s track meet at Stanford, California.

Fri, 30 Apr, 2004

Sonia says slow pace was not the right tactic

SONIA O’SULLIVAN’S bite at the Big Apple ended in disappointment yesterday when she struggled home in 12th place in the New York City Marathon in a time of 2:32:06.

Mon, 04 Nov, 2002

Carroll comes in sixth in New York

New York Marathon positions

Sun, 03 Nov, 2002