Getty ImagesIn finishing in the dreaded fourth-place position at the Olympic Trials men's marathon, Dathan Ritzenhein came to the realization that he's not cut out for 26.2 miles. He is now focused on a full-time return to the track.
Athlete Pulse
- meb keflezighi ran into @Doliversub13 during halftime of the Celtics game. Best of luck in your race. Continue to Run To Win! http://t.co/WCRUZTOH
- meb keflezighi Met Ray Allen after the Celtics game. He ran cross country in high School. He wants to run the Boston Marathon soon. http://t.co/FABUeCXC
- Japan Running News H.S. stars Kubota, Yokote +2 more running tonight's #2012Briggs Athletics Classic 5000 m http://t.co/i9zexVKo
- meb keflezighi At Celtics gave vs NY Knicks with @Hawisports, David Kahn and Rusty Radwin. I love basketball...and sports in general http://t.co/og431bqw
- Shalane Flanagan Fantastic evening last night with my team, thank you Nike for hosting a wonderful celebration for Kara, Abdi and I. http://t.co/sUJmOEXi
Athlete Profiles
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Shadrack Biwott: On the right track
Juan Luis Barrios: 'Running was a solution'
Jessica Augusto runs in memory of father
Juan Luis Barrios: Olympics 'a beautiful dream'
Jessica Augusto on her start in road racing
Juan Luis Barrios on importance of NYC Marathon
Jessica Augusto: 'I have characteristics' to run N.Y.
Juan Luis Barrios: Influences, rivals, and idols
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2011 Marathon Viewers Guide
Universal Sports is your destination for comprehensive coverage of the 2011 marathon season, including LIVE coverage of the 115th Boston Marathon on April 18.
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2010-11 WMM Standings
| Men | WMM | Standings | 2010-11 |
| Place | Name | Country | Points |
| 1 | Emmanuel Mutai | KEN | 70 |
| 2 | Geoffrey Mutai | ETH | 65 |
| 3 | Patrick Makau | KEN | 60 |
| Women | WMM | Standings | 2010-11 |
| Place | Name | Country | Points |
| 1 | Liliya Shobukhova | RUS | 90 |
| 2 | Edna Kiplagat | KEN | 60 |
| 3 | Mary Keitany | KEN | 45 |
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