Detroit Free Press Marathon 2010
The 33rd annual Detroit Free Press Marathon began this morning with almost 20,000 runners participating inside the world’s only worldwide race.
The 26.2-mile operate started out under cool temperatures early this early morning at Fort and 2nd in Detroit, with a route that crosses into Canada and back into downtown by way of the Ambassador Bridge and Detroit/Windsor Tunnel.
Runners competed in numerous events, such as a 26.2-mile marathon, a 13.1-mile half marathon, a five-person relay, plus a 5K run/walk.
About 2,300 entered the 5K run, and also the first-place finisher was August Pappas, a senior cross-country runner at Chelsea Higher School, who finished in 15 minutes, 55 seconds.
Race organizers said 19,700 runners registered in the occasions, with about 10,000 within the half marathon. Runners had been launched in numerous waves to start the race.
Participants within the marathon, half-marathon and 5K races hail mainly from Michigan. But athletes also have been coming from Japan, Ireland, Venezuela, France and Pakistan, mentioned Brian Birney, race director.
Read more detail on Detroit Marathon Website or Detroit Marathon Facebook Page
Detroit Marathon Deaths: Three die
Thousands of people gathered in the streets of Detroit yesterday, to either take part in the 2009 Detroit Marathon, or just be a spectator. But for all those people that gathered to take part in the event, may not have realized what was to come next.
According to reports from lalate.com, three people died at yesterday’s event. Although only a few details are known about the deaths, officials say that two deaths occurred during the full marathon and the third death occurred during the half marathon.
Reports say that runner who died in the half marathon, was only 26. The 2 full marathon runners that died were said to be 35 and 65 year old males. Some reports say that the 65-year old, fell and suffered head injuries, but other details aren’t known.
http://www.inentertainment.co.uk/20091019/detroit-marathon-deaths-three-die/
