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, was runner-up last year in Kona, her first race there as a pro. She also won the ITU Long Distance World Championships. This year she has won Ironman Australia (9:29:54), and Ironman Germany (9:12:13). The former pro cyclist is a powerhouse on the bike
going into the World Championships.Chris Lieto (US)Lieto is one of the strongest cyclists on the circuit and it was his power that gave him the edge in this year's extremely windy Ironman Texas 70.3. He won Ironman Japan in 2006, Ironman Canada in 2005
The women's raceWellington leads brilliant Brits at KonaChrissie Wellington turned in the most extraordinary performance in her remarkable career to win her fourth Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. Not even a torn pectoral muscle
, Ohuruogu - who became the first British woman to win a World Championship track event since Sally Gunnell's 400m hurdles gold in Stuttgart in 1993 - admitted: "There were many moments of despair, but I don't think I would have ever forgiven myself if I hadn
UK Trail Running Championships, Cotgrave: Sunday, May 20WHY RUN IT?Held over a scenic course (over an approximate marathon distance), this figure-of-eight route is extremely tough with 1500ft of climbing. There are also races over eight miles and 44
Time: 2:43Wet, cold, windy, painful, slippery 2-43, championship place, all is well with the world.I just wish someone would explain this to my legs."Index of all quotesNext quote
medal hopeful, Jessica Ennis. Ennis will be joined on the 26 July to 1 August in Barcelona by as many as 10 medallists from the 2009 World Championships in Berlin and five from the World Indoor Championships held in Doha earlier this year, plus a number
Belfast Marathon: Monday, May 6WHY RUN IT?Speed, atmosphereNorthern Irelands only marathon is run from the Maysfield Leisure Centre. It is held with a relay, and is celebrating its 21st anniversary and hosting the Irish Championships this year
Halstead Marathon, Essex: Sunday, May 19WHY RUN IT?Scenery, value for money, spaceA low-key marathon, over undulating country roads that strays across the Suffolk borders. This years race hosts the 2002 Road Runners Club Championships.FEES£9
