Monday, February 27, 2012

Kenya's Michael Kipyego - Upsets Gebreselassie in Tokyo Marathon 2012

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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)

Kenya's Michael Kipyego – 1st in Tokyo Marathon 2012 -First Sweet Victory


Michael Kipyego of Kenya was able to win Haile Gebrselassie toward the last 4km in Tokyo Marathon 2012 in 2 hr 7 min 37 sec. Second placing went to Japan's Arata Fujiwara who completed the race in 2:07:48. 

In the women’s race, Ethiopia's Atsede Habtamu won the competition by doing 2:25:28. Fellow country runner Yeshi Esayias won the race in 2hr 26min 00sec while Kenya's Helena Kirop came in third in 2:26:02.

Gebrselassie, who has been eyeing Olympics could only manage 2:08:17 in the race, although he was aiming for a 2hr 05min marathon finish. 

From Jonathan Kang who did 3hr 09min, we know that the race was very well organised. From the press, we also realised that Tokyo Marathon is becoming comparable to London, Berlin and Chicago Marathon. 


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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.