Chicago Marathon 2019

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Is there a drug testing available after WR in world marathon majors? Answer should be "Yes".....

https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/...r-clean-sport/

[huntinwr]

Hasay’s face was not that of a happy camper:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.run...-results-2019/

Apparently a serious breakdown of some sort early on.

[18.99s]

My comment is just a jest: World Marathon Majors are like professional wrestling in US. Get some known heavy wrestler and let him/her to beat up on a skinny guy to pump up the crowd. The real test is at international or continental championships. Look at WMM winners list from 2009 and you will notice many multiple winners did not even medal in world or Olympics (a few medal).

That's because many of the top marathon runners skip or don't prioritize the Worlds or Olympics, as other marathons pay much more.

[jazzcyclist]

GH, I'm still trying to find out the minimum number of entrants required for an IAAF-sanctioned road race. Certainly you know the answer, don't you?

[jazzcyclist]

That's because many of the top marathon runners skip or don't prioritize the Worlds or Olympics, as other marathons pay much more.

Yep, if you want to find the best athletes, just follow the money.

[Conor Dary]

Yep, if you want to find the best athletes, just follow the money.

Not surprising when 95+% of the top runners come from countries with average GDP income of under $2000....a bronze medal doesn't go far let alone 6th place....

[jazzcyclist]

Not surprising when 95+% of the top runners come from countries with average GDP income of under $2000....a bronze medal doesn't go far let alone 6th place....

Additionally, global medals don't create as many income opportunities (eg. endorsements, speaking fees, etc.) in poor countries as it does in wealthy countries like the U.S.

[Conor Dary]

Additionally, global medals don't create as many income opportunities (eg. endorsements, speaking fees, etc.) in poor countries as it does in wealthy countries like the U.S.

Like none is more like it....

[Conor Dary]

This is literally the only article in the Chicago Tribune today about the marathon....big article about Kipchoge though....

[Conor Dary]

They couldn't even spell running right which shows the level of interest...