Sunday, September 25, 2011

Berlin Marathon 2011 - Patrick Makau breaks the Marathon World Record

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By Rameshon
Bsc (Hons) Degree in Physical Education, Loughborough University (1992-1994)

Masters in Education (University of Western Australia, 2005-2008)

Patrick Makau Finally Breaks the Record Berlin, Germany

 
The Berlin Marathon 2011 saw another world record set by defending champion Patrick Makau of Kenya, who broke Haile Gebreselassie's world record with 2:03:38.

Makau led after 27 kilometres, with one of the pacemakers Kenyan Stephen Chemlani stayed with him and finished second, in 2:07:55, with another Kenyan, Edwin Kimaiyo third in 2:09:50 at this IAAF Gold Label Road Race.

Gebrselassie eventually dropped out after the 35-kilometre point after maintaining a second position.

Kiplagat was first in the women's race with, Irina Mikitenko, a German coming in second in 2:22:18, winning Paula Radcliffe.



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By Narayanan

Rameshon has taught in Hwa Chong Institution, plus several schools, and Republic Polytechnic as well. He has won many accolades and he was awarded Merit Award for 1991 marathon performance in breaking the national record of Singapore, at that time. He has made 22 male athletes do a marathon in sub-3hrs. He has made 7 female runners do sub-4 hours for the marathon, as well. He was inducted to the ‘Roll of Honour’  by the then College of Physical Education, organised by Singapore Olympic Academy, in 1998, for breaking the National record repeatedly 4 times, till he did 2hr 24min 22sec).

He also has a Coaching group and he trains them on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7pm at Botanic Gardens. Those interested can call him at 91004369 for coaching assistance, to improve performance. There is also personal training that he does for many in a week. You can e-mail him at swift.rameshon@gmail.com.