New York - Meb Keflezighi, the children of immigrants from war-torn Eritrea, including 11 brothers and sisters born in a village in California, no electricity, is widely considered America's top distance runners in the world.
After a successful career in track and field, Keflezighi took to the road, and in 2002 developed into an elite In 2004, he won the silver medal at the Athens Olympics marathon, followed two months later, runner-up in New York City Marathon in New York and the third next year.
During the Olympics marathon trial in New York in 2007, Keflezighi suffered near the end of his career hip injury, has also experienced a painful loss, his close friend Ruianxieyi, who died in the race. Keflezighi adhere to back to back games in 2009.
Ninth place finish after the London Marathon, won the national championship, and in off-road half-marathon distance of 7 miles, Keflezighi returned to the Big Apple in November and posted on his greatest victory, won the New York City Marathon 2:09 15 seconds, a personal best good, became the first winner of the race because La Salle in 1982.
Online live last Wednesday, the New York Road, athletes, Keflezighi will attempt to join the repeat champion Salazar in the ING New York City Marathon on Nov. 7. Global Sports Keflezighi talks about getting the opportunity defending his racial affinity.
Manhattan athletes the opportunity, I hope the competition ING New York City marathon road Pounders can participate in Wednesday with colleagues in the field and drawing to see who's prize will be selected to participate in the competition.
New York Road athletes will stream online at noon on Wednesday, drawing, and to organizing parties in Manhattan to become a racing driver.
NYRR applications received more than 120,000, this year's marathon, but only to accept less than half of the applicants, a spokesman said.
Players can also participate in a free clinic for the tip from the marathon runner Robert Wagner Middle School, 220 E. 76th Street, at 6:30 pm
The two sides will be held at the following locations, in recognition of road refreshments Players:
Maggie 240 W. 55 Street (between Broadway and Eighth Avenue) 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tonic 727 Seventh Avenue. (48 and 49 Street between W.) 17:00 - 19:00
In the funeral parlor 250 W. 86 Street (between Broadway and West End) 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wassail 1629 Second Ave. (And 84 Street and 85 E. coli) 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Blue Moon 1444 First Avenue. (At 75 Street 5) 18:00 - 20:00
Sky Terrace 400 W. 119 Street (Columbus Avenue) 17:00 - 19:00
Gleason's 6115 Broadway (at 246 Street) 17:00 - 19:00
Coogan's 4015 Broadway (at 169 Street) 17:00 - 19:00
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