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Comeback story: Korir wins NYC Marathon 2 years after 2nd

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Kenya marathon runner becomes first to break two-hour barrier

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Italian half-marathon organizers face backlash for banning Africans, reverse decision

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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Dennis Kimetto sets new course record with Chicago Marathon win

NBC Chicago – Dennis Kimetto of Kenya set a course record Sunday as he took first in the 2013 Chicago Marathon, his second marathon win of the year.
/ October 13, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Sean Penn sponsors 5 Haitians for NYC marathon

NEW YORK (AP) — Sean Penn is ecstatic that his relief organization will sponsor runners from Haiti to participate in the New York City Marathon next month…
/ October 8, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Ethiopian marathon runner honors Boston victims

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) – The winner of the men’s race at the Boston Marathon says he is returning his winner’s medal to honor the city and those killed and injured in the terrorist bombings…
/ May 27, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Boston marathon runner who witnessed bombing: 'It was a horrible, horrible mess'

theGRIO REPORT – The annual Boston marathon came to a halt on Monday after two bombs detonated at the finish line. So far, three people have died and over 140 are left injured…
/ April 16, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

NYC Marathon is canceled following storm damage

NEW YORK (AP) – The New York City Marathon was canceled Friday by Mayor Michael Bloomberg after mounting criticism that it was wrong to hold the race…
/ November 2, 2012
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Kenya's Wesley Korir, Sharon Cherop win Boston Marathon

BOSTON (AP) – Trailing the leaders by 200 yards when the Boston Marathon slogged through Heartbreak Hill, Wesley Korir passed them one by one until he took the lead on his way out of Kenmore Square…
/ April 16, 2012
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Fitness frees woman from weight 'shackles'

theGRIO REPORT – Five-time marathoner Jennifer Turner discusses her road to better health and how more African-American women can learn to take time from their busy work schedules to get fit…
/ October 31, 2011