News Archive

News Archive

International Congratulations

The new marathon world record of 2:04:55, set by Paul Tergat in the 30th

real,- BERLIN-MARATHON caused a stir in the sports world. Race directors of the

biggest marathons have sent us congratulations which we publish here and for

which we would like to say thanks!

Allan Steinfeld, New York City Marathon

Dear Horst

Absolutely fantastic. Congratulations, congratulations, congratulations to

you and your organization. Sub 2:05 unbelievable. You, Mark, your whole family

and Paul Tergat and his wife must be floating on the air. It is wonderful to

see that Paul, after all his great second place times, finally won and not only

with a W.R. but the first sub 2:05 time. People will run faster. but his

breakthrough will stand forever. Please convey my congratulations to Paul on

behalf of myself and our entire organization.

Most people don remember, but I do since I was there at the finish line,

that Andres Espinosa won the New York City Marathon in 1993 in a time of

2:10:04. And now he shatters the masters record in a time faster than when he

won New York.. Please pass along my congratulations to Andres.

Take care and get a well deserved rest.

Best regards

Allan

Michael Nishi, The LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon

Mark!

Congratulations on your new World Record. Unbelievable times, absolutely

amazing. Youve raised the bar once again for all of us to try and reach.

This new record will help us continue to stir interest and awareness for our

sport. This comes at a great time and well all benefit. Take care and relish

the moment, you guys deserve the accolades.

Cheers,

Michael Nishi

General Manager The LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon

David Bedford, London Marathon

Congratulations. Looks like the combination of your new course and Paul

finally achieving his destiny paid off. It is good for all of us that the

Marathon Record keeps tumbling. As we get nearer to the magic two hours world

interest will intensify. I hope you keep this record a little while but not too

long!

David Bedford

London-Marathon