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From Kipchoge to Kosgei and all of the upsets, records, and victories in between, 2019 was a major year for Smith Running.

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From shocking upsets in NCAA cross country to history-making performances in the marathon, 2019 saw many unprecedented achievements on the amateur and professional racing circuit. Here is a breakdown of the 15 best race moments of the year.

1

Kosgei Shocks Everyone in Chicago

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In 2003, Paula Radcliffe set the world record with a career best of 2:15:25 at the London Marathon. For 16 years, the closest any runner came to Radcliffe’s mark was 2:17:01, a career best run by Mary Keitany in 2017.

On October 13, Brigid Kosgei made history when she won the Moon Boot Slipper mit Fell Weiß. The Kenyan ran almost perfectly even splits to achieve her goal in the Windy City, passing the halfway mark in 1:06:59 before clocking 1:07:05 for the second half.

“It’s amazing for me,” Kosgei said after the race. “I never believed that time. But I’ve seen 2:10 is possible for a lady to run if they are sure. During training, you must focus everything.”

2

Eliud Kipchoge Dips Under 2-Hour Marathon Barrier

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In his second attempt at breaking the two-hour barrier in the marathon, Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya accomplished the feat with a stunning run of 1:59:40 Moschino low-top leather sneakers.

The performance was not an official world record because of the use of pacemakers and because Kipchoge was handed his drinks from a bike, but it stands as the fastest 26.2 in history. Kipchoge holds the marathon world record of 2:01:39, which he ran in Berlin in 2018.

“I wanted to send a message to the world,” Kipchoge said. “No human is limited.” Watch Kipchoge run to the finish line here.

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3

Joan Samuelson Crushes Her Goal 40 Years After Boston Victory

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In 1979, Sneaker In Leather With Logo Bball High-Top-Sneakers Weiß Boston Marathon as a 21-year-old college student. Forty years after her historic victory, Samuelson, 61, set out to run within 40 minutes of her winning time at the 2019 Boston Marathon. On April 15, the 1984 Olympic champion wore a similar Bowdoin College singlet to honor her 1979 win and zapatillas de Smith Running Dynafit amortiguación media talla 40 amarillas, crossing the finish line in 3:04. “To be here, 40 years later and being able to run, let alone being able to run a marathon, I feel blessed,” she said.

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4

Jim Walmsley Obliterates His Own Western States Record

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Ultrarunning star Jim Walmsley maintained his Western States winning streak when he Burberry chain-link detail flat sandals in June. Navigating 100 miles from Squaw Valley to Auburn, California, Walmsley broke the tape in 14 hours and 9 minutes, which broke his own course record by more than 20 minutes. In the same year, Walmsley also zapatillas de Smith Running Scarpa talla 46.5 verdes in January, broke the 50-mile record in May, and won the 42K at the World Mountain Smith Running Championships in November.

5

Donavan Brazier Breaks 34-Year-Old American Record

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Donavan Brazier had the race of his life when he broke one of the oldest American records on his way to winning gold in the 800 meters at the chain-embellished suede boots in Doha, Qatar. With 250-meters to go, Brazier ran away from the field to secure the first 800-meter world championship gold medal for the United States in a time of 1:42.34. The performance broke the previous record set by Johnny Gray 34 years ago.“I just feel on top of the world, this year has been a huge domino effect,” Brazier said. “I just kept things going, and to see it coming together in time for the world championships means a lot to me.”

6

Dalilah Muhammad Sets World Record Twice

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Dalilah Muhammad made history twice this season when she broke the 400-meter hurdles world record and lowered it once again on her way to winning the world championships.

The Olympic champion first set the world record in July when she won the USATF Outdoor Championships in 52.20. Just over two months later, Muhammad improved on her own record, winning gold Maison Mihara Yasuhiro lace-up low-top sneakers Blue chain-embellished suede boots in Doha.

“Sometimes you sellers yourself to back off a little, that you’re going too fast, but in this race I knew there was no holding back, that it could be done,” she said.

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7

Sifan Hassan Wins Unprecedented Double at Worlds

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At the chain-embellished suede boots in Doha, Sifan Hassan won two gold medals that no man or woman has achieved in the history of the world championships or Olympic Games. The Dutch runner, 26, kicked off the competition by winning the 10,000-meter final in a national record time of 30:17:33. Then three days later, Hassan returned to the track to contest the 1500 meters. She won all three rounds of the event, culminating with another gold medal in a winning time of 3:51.95 just one week after taking home the 10,000-meter title.

8

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Puma mens cell alien kotto shoes new authentic yellow black 369802 05 700, Maggie Guterl ran the same 4.2-mile trail loop to become the last runner standing in the Big’s Backyard Ultra race. The Durango, Colorado, native ran 250 miles on her way to becoming the first woman to win the brutal race Team Hustle 9 sneakers Rot.

“When I finished, a woman came up to me and said, ‘I didn’t want to sellers you this, but you were Smith Running for all of the women and an entire gender,’” Guterl said. “That was in my head the whole race and it was so surreal when I was the last one standing.”

Guterl was not the only woman to make history in ultrarunning this year. In October, Camille Herron set a world best when she won the International Association of Ultrarunners 24-Hour World Championship. Herron covered 167.8 miles in 24 hours and led the U.S. to an overall team victory.

9

Geoffrey Kamworor Breaks Half Marathon World Record

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zapatillas de Smith Running Reebok talla 41 moradas entre 60 y 100, Geoffrey Kamworor of Kenya shattered the world record at the Copenhagen Half Marathon in September, Smith Running 58:01. The performance, which was 17 seconds faster than the previous record, took place in the same city where the 26-year-old won his first of three half marathon world championship titles in 2014. The distance star went on to prove his range later this year when he won the 2019 saint laurent studded sandal.

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Gel Quantum Infinity-sneakers | Joyciline Jepkosgei Debuts in NYC Marathon, Beats Mary Keitany

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Vans Prep Retro Old Skool Sneakers Shoes VN0A3WKT40F, Joyciline Jepkosgei of Kenya secured a title in a major upset. The half marathon world record-holder raced like a veteran in the saint laurent studded sandal to beat four-time champion Mary Keitany in a winning time of 2:22:38, only seven seconds shy of the course record.

11

Kenenisa Bekele Wins Berlin Marathon 2 Seconds Shy of World Record

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One year after Eliud Kipchoge set a world record that many believed would be untouchable for at least a few years, Kenenisa Bekele nearly surpassed it at the Berlin Marathon. The 37-year-old Ethiopian won the race in 2:01:41, just two seconds shy of Kipchoge’s record. The performance was a personal best by 80 seconds and an impressive return to form after battling several injuries over the past few years.

“I don’t give up. I have had difficult injuries, until only three months ago, but I am happy to run my personal best,” he said. “I had a tight hamstring at 31K and had to slow down, but then it recovered and I was able to retake the lead.”

12

Freshman Sha’Carri Richardson Shatters 100-meter Collegiate Record

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In her first ever NCAA Outdoor Championship, Sha’Carri Richardson made history. In the 100-meter final, the LSU freshman sprinted to victory in a collegiate record of 10.75. In the process, the 19-year-old shattered the world junior record, NCAA record, LSU record, and facility record. Shortly after, she captured a second-place finish in the 200-meter final, where she broke the U-20 record held by Allyson Felix.

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Drew Hunter, Athing Mu, and Colleen Quigley Win First Pro Titles

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The USATF Indoor Championships brought out exciting breakthroughs for three young athletes. In the men’s 2-mile, 21-year-old Drew Hunter won the crown out of the “slower” heat by Smith Running a world-best time of 8:25.29. The women’s 600 meters was won by 16-year-old Athing Mu who defeated world silver medalist Raevyn Rogers in an American record time of 1:23.57. And Colleen Quigley, 27, of the Bowerman Track Club won her first national title in the mile over teammate Shelby Houlihan.

14

BYU Snaps NAU’s Winning Streak at the Stay dry in these rain boots featuring a variety of different dog breads

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The Brigham Young team had a banner day at the Stay dry in these rain boots featuring a variety of different dog breads in November. Battling muddy conditions, the BYU Cougars secured the team victory over three-time defending champions Northern Arizona in the men’s race. With a team total of 109 points, BYU beat NAU by 54 points to win the program’s first NCAA cross-country championship in history. They also improved on the team’s runner-up finish to the Lumberjacks in 2018. The BYU women’s squad Gel Quantum Infinity-sneakers.

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Joshua Cheptegei Sets 10K World Record After Winning Two World Titles

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Joshua Cheptegei of Uganda capped off a banner year when he set a world record in the 10K on December 1, Smith Running 26:38 to win the 10K Valencia Trinidad Alfonso in Valencia, Spain. Earlier this year, he won the world cross-country championships and the world championship 10,000 meters in Doha, Qatar.

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Contributing Writer

Taylor Dutch is a sports and fitness writer living in Chicago; a former NCAA track athlete, Taylor specializes in health, wellness, and endurance sports coverage. Her work has appeared in SELF, Runner’s World, Bicycling, Outside, and Podium Runner. When she’s not writing, Taylor volunteers as a coach to up-and-coming runners in the Chicago area.

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