Do you remember last year's Bloomdsay Run? The weather was decent - a chilly 38 degrees at the start, and low 50s by early afternoon.>>
Do you remember last year's Bloomdsay Run? The weather was decent - a chilly 38 degrees at the start, and low 50s by early afternoon.>>
SPOKANE, Wash. -
Two of the three runners who won last year's Bloomsday Run
are are coming back to defend their titles.
Race organizers revealed the participants in the Elite
divisions at a news conference in Spokane on Wednesday. The race gets underway
Sunday morning, with live coverage available on KHQ and SWX, as well as on both
stations' websites.
Misiker Mekonnin, who won last year's Bloomsday Run in the women's Elite category, is the favorite to repeat this year. The native of Ethiopia won in dramatic fashion in 2011, and has performed well in back-to-back marathons in recent weeks. She won the Hong Kong Marathon and finished second in both Honolulu and Los Angeles.
Last year's second-place finisher, Wude Ayalew, will not run Bloomsday this year.
In the men's Elite division, last years winner, Simon Ndirangu, will not be participating. That means last year's runner-up, Allan Kiprono, is the favorite to win this time around. He could be challenged by Stephen Muange (Kenya), who finished third two years ago in Spokane. He recently placed second at the Los Angeles Marathon.
And in the Wheelchair Division, five-time winner Amanda McCrory is back for another year. She won the Paris Marathon this year and finished sixth in London.
Sunday, May 5 2013 4:45 PM EDT2013-05-05 20:45:14 GMT
Belete Assefa, 22, of Ethiopia used a huge kick at the end to win the elite men's race at Bloomsday, while Buzunesh Deba was the elite women's champion.>>
Belete Assefa, 22, of Ethiopia used a huge kick at the end to win the elite men's race at Bloomsday, while Buzunesh Deba was the elite women's champion.>>
Tuesday, April 30 2013 7:33 PM EDT2013-04-30 23:33:33 GMT
In a press conference on Tuesday held to announce the top seeds for the 2013 edition of Bloomsday, it was revealed that four past champions would be participating this year.>>
In a press conference on Tuesday held to announce the top seeds for the 2013 edition of Bloomsday, it was revealed that four past champions would be participating this year.>>
Saturday, April 27 2013 12:40 AM EDT2013-04-27 04:40:40 GMT
Minimal adjustments have been made to the Bloomsday security plans.
Bloomsday race officials have made minimal adjustments after reviewing the race's security measures, a member of the board of directors said earlier this week.>>
Bloomsday race officials have made minimal adjustments after reviewing the race's security measures, a member of the board of directors said earlier this week.>>
Thursday, April 18 2013 4:32 PM EDT2013-04-18 20:32:42 GMT
A look at the Bloomsday bracelets made to honor those affected by the Boston Marathon.
In a tribute to those affected by the tragic bombings at the Boston Marathon on Monday, Bloomsday officials announced on Thursday that race participants will receive bracelets.>>
In a tribute to those affected by the tragic bombings at the Boston Marathon on Monday, Bloomsday officials announced on Thursday that race participants will receive bracelets.>>
What a great day it was for the 36th annual running of Bloomsday Sunday in downtown Spokane. >>
What a great day it was for the 36th annual running of Bloomsday Sunday in downtown Spokane. With an event of this size there are a lot of questions that follow, but because it is so big it takes some time get those answers.>>
Misiker Mekonnin sprinted to the finish line in 2011 in what was one of the most dramatic Bloomsday finishes ever. (Photo: John Fritz)
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