This page shows the main events during the 1999 year in athletics (track and field) throughout the world. Athletics For an extensive coverage see 1999 in athletics (track and field Track Hicham
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International Events
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World Records
Awards
Men
Women
Men's Best Year Performances
400m Hurdles
| RANK | 1999 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
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| 1. The seventh All-Africa Games were held in September 1999 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The 1999 Central American Championships in Athletics were held in Bridgetown, Barbados. Athletics at the 1999 Pan American Games Two new events were introduced for women pole vault and hammer throw The 1999 South American Championships in Athletics were held in Bogotá, Colombia. The 7th World Championships in Athletics, under the auspices of the International Association of Athletics Federations, were held at the Estadio Olímpico The 27th IAAF World Cross Country Championships were held 27-28 March 1999 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The 7th IAAF World Indoor Championships in Athletics were held in Maebashi, Japan from March 5 to March 7, 1999. The Athletics Tournament at the 1999 Summer Universiade took place in the new Estadio Son Moix in Palma de Mallorca, Spain The IAAF Athlete of the Year award is a prize that can be won by athletes participating in Track and field competitions organised by the International Athletic Foundation Michael Duane Johnson (born September 13 1967 in The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Track & Field Athlete of the Year Award is an annual prize handed out to athletes participating in Track and field competitions Hicham El Guerrouj ( Arabic: هشام الكروج born September 14, 1974, Berkane) is a Moroccan former middle distance Morocco (المغرب "al-Maghrib" officially the Kingdom of Morocco (المملكة المغربية is a country located in North Africa Tomáš Dvořák (ˈtomaːʃ ˈdvor̝aːk (born May 11, 1972 in Gottwaldov, Czechoslovakia) is an athlete from the Czech Republic The Czech Republic ( ˈt͡ʃɛskaː ˈrɛpuˌblɪka short form in Česko ˈt͡ʃɛskɔ also called Czechia, The Best Male Track Athlete ESPY Award was presented annually between 1993 and 2007 to the Male athlete (track-and-fielder irrespective Maurice Greene (born July 23, 1974) is an American former sprinter in athletics, who holds several World records The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The IAAF Athlete of the Year award is a prize that can be won by athletes participating in Track and field competitions organised by the International Athletic Foundation Gabriela Szabo (born November 14, 1975 in Bistriţa) is a Romanian track and field athlete winner of the gold medal in the Romania ( dated: Rumania, Roumania The Track & Field Athlete of the Year Award is an annual prize handed out to athletes participating in Track and field competitions Gabriela Szabo (born November 14, 1975 in Bistriţa) is a Romanian track and field athlete winner of the gold medal in the Romania ( dated: Rumania, Roumania Gabriela Szabo (born November 14, 1975 in Bistriţa) is a Romanian track and field athlete winner of the gold medal in the Romania ( dated: Rumania, Roumania The Best Female Track Athlete ESPY Award was presented annually between 1993 and 2007 to the Female athlete (track-and-fielder irrespective Marion Lois Jones, also known as Marion Jones-Thompson (born October 12, 1975 in Los Angeles California) is a former world champion American The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Hurdling is a type of track and field race There are Sprint hurdle races and long hurdle Races. |  Fabrizio Mori (ITA) | 47. Fabrizio Mori (born 28 June 1969 in Livorno) is an Italian hurdler best known for his gold medal at the 1999 World Championships Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest 72 |
| 2. |  Llewellyn Herbert (RSA) | 47. Llewellyn Herbert (born July 21, 1977 in Bethal) is a South African athlete competing over 400 metres hurdles. The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa 83 |
| 3. |  Samuel Matete (ZAM) | 47. Samuel Matete (born July 27, 1968 in Chingola) is a Zambian athlete who competed mainly in 400 m hurdles. The Republic of Zambia (ˈzæmbɪə is a Landlocked country in Southern Africa. 91 |
| 4. |  Stéphane Diagana (FRA) | 48. Stéphane Diagana (born July 23, 1969 in Saint-Affrique) is a former French athlete who won the gold medal at the 1997 World Championships in Athletics This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. 12 |
| 5. |  Marcel Schelbert (SUI) | 48. Marcel Schelbert (born 26 February 1976) is a retired Swiss athlete who specialized in the 400 metres hurdles. Switzerland (English pronunciation; Schweiz Swiss German: Schwyz or Schwiiz Suisse Svizzera Svizra officially the Swiss Confederation 13 |
 Eronilde de Araujo (BRA) |
3,000m Steeplechase
| RANK | 1999 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Eronilde Nunes de Araújo (born 31 December, 1970 in São Jesus da Lapa, Bahia) is a Brazilian athlete who specializes in 400 |utc_offset = -2 to -4 |time_zone_DST = BRST |utc_offset_DST = -2 to -5 |cctld The steeplechase is an obstacle race in athletics, which derives its name from the steeplechase in horse racing |  Bernard Barmasai (KEN) | 7:58. Bernard Barmasai (b May 6, 1974 in Keiyo) is an athlete from Kenya. The Republic of Kenya is a country in East Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia to the north Somalia to the northeast Tanzania to the south 98 |
| 2. | Christopher Kosgei (KEN) | 8:05. Christopher Koskei (also written Kosgei, born 14 August 1974) is a Kenyan runner who specialized in the 3000 metres steeplechase The Republic of Kenya is a country in East Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia to the north Somalia to the northeast Tanzania to the south 43 |
| 3. |  Ali Ezzine (MAR) | 8:06. Ali Ezzine (born September 3, 1978 in Beni M'Tir Nord) is a Morroccan athlete who specializes in the 3000 metres steeplechase Morocco (المغرب "al-Maghrib" officially the Kingdom of Morocco (المملكة المغربية is a country located in North Africa 70 |
| 4. | Wilson Boit Kipketer (KEN) | 8:07. Not to be confused with Wilson Kipketer. Wilson Boit Kipketer (born October 6, 1973 in Kenya, one of twelve children The Republic of Kenya is a country in East Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia to the north Somalia to the northeast Tanzania to the south 10 |
| 5. | Paul Kosgei (KEN) | 8:07. Paul Malakwen Kosgei (born 22 April 1978 in Marakwet) is a Kenyan distance and marathon runner The Republic of Kenya is a country in East Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia to the north Somalia to the northeast Tanzania to the south 13 |
Pole Vault
| RANK | 1999 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | HEIGHT |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pole vaulting is an athletic field event in which a person uses a long flexible pole (which today is usually made either of Fiberglass or Carbon fiber) |  Maksim Tarasov (RUS) | 6. Maksim Vladimirovich Tarasov (Максим Владимирович Тарасов born December 2, 1970 in Yaroslavl) is a retired Pole vaulter Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending 05 m |
| 2. |  Jeff Hartwig (USA) | 6. Jeff Hartwig (born 25 September 1967 in St Louis) is an American Pole vaulter In 1998 Hartwig set two North American records The United States of America —commonly referred to as the 02 m |
| 3. |  Tim Lobinger (GER) | 6. Tim Lobinger (born September 3, 1972 in Rheinbach, North Rhine-Westphalia) is a German pole vaulter Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. 00 m |
| 4. | Jean Galfione (FRA) | 5. Jean Galfione (born 9 June 1971 in Paris) is a French athlete. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. 98 m |
| 5. |  Dmitriy Markov (AUS) | 5. Dmitri Markov (born March 14, 1975 in Vitebsk, Byelorussian SSR) is a retired Belarusian and Australian Pole vaulter For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. 95 m |
Decathlon
| RANK | 1999 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | POINTS |
|---|---|---|
| 1. The decathlon is an Athletic event consisting of ten Track and field events |  Tomáš Dvořák (CZE) | 8994 |
| 2. Tomáš Dvořák (ˈtomaːʃ ˈdvor̝aːk (born May 11, 1972 in Gottwaldov, Czechoslovakia) is an athlete from the Czech Republic The Czech Republic ( ˈt͡ʃɛskaː ˈrɛpuˌblɪka short form in Česko ˈt͡ʃɛskɔ also called Czechia, |  Erki Nool (EST) | 8664 |
| 3. Erki Nool (born June 25, 1970 in Võru, Estonian SSR) is an Estonian decathlete and politician Estonia, officially the Republic of Estonia ( Eesti or Eesti Vabariik) is a Country in Northern Europe in the Baltic region |  Dean Macey (GBR) | 8556 |
| 4. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located | Chris Huffins (USA) | 8547 |
| 5. Chris Huffins (born 15 April 1970 in Brooklyn, New York) is an athlete from the United States who competed in the field of The United States of America —commonly referred to as the | Roman Šebrle (CZE) | 8527 |
Women's Best Year Performances
100 metres
| RANK | 1999 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Roman Šebrle 'roman 'ʃɛbr̩lɛ (born November 26, 1974) is an athlete from the Czech Republic. The Czech Republic ( ˈt͡ʃɛskaː ˈrɛpuˌblɪka short form in Česko ˈt͡ʃɛskɔ also called Czechia, | Marion Jones (USA) | 10. Marion Lois Jones, also known as Marion Jones-Thompson (born October 12, 1975 in Los Angeles California) is a former world champion American The United States of America —commonly referred to as the 70 |
| 2. | Inger Miller (USA) | 10. Inger Miller (born June 12, 1972 in Los Angeles California) is a Track and field sprint athlete competing internationally The United States of America —commonly referred to as the 79 |
| 3. |  Ekateríni Thánou (GRE) | 10. Ekaterini ("Katerina" Thanou (Αικατερίνη (Κατερίνα Θάνου ekateˈrini ˈθanu born February 1, 1975) is a Greek Greece (Ελλάδα transliterated: Elláda, historically, Ellás,) officially the Hellenic Republic (Ελληνική Δημοκρατία 83 |
| 4. |  Glory Alozie (NGR) | 10. Glory Alozie Oluchi (born December 30, 1977 in Amator Nigeria) is a Spanish athlete competing mostly in Hurdling. Nigeria, officially named the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal Constitutional republic comprising thirty-six states and one Federal 90 |
| 5. |  Sevatheda Fynes (BAH) | 10. The Bahamas, officially the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, is an independent sovereign English -speaking country consisting of two thousand Cays and 91 |
200 metres
| RANK | 1999 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 1. A 200 metre race is a sprint running event On an outdoor 400 m track the race begins on the curve and ends on the home straight so a combination of techniques are needed to | Inger Miller (USA) | 21. Inger Miller (born June 12, 1972 in Los Angeles California) is a Track and field sprint athlete competing internationally The United States of America —commonly referred to as the 77 |
| 2. | Marion Jones (USA) | 21. Marion Lois Jones, also known as Marion Jones-Thompson (born October 12, 1975 in Los Angeles California) is a former world champion American The United States of America —commonly referred to as the 81 |
| 3. |  Merlene Frazer (JAM) | 22. Merlene Frazer (born 27 December 1973 in Trelawny) is a Jamaican sprinter who specialized in the 200 metres. Jamaica (ˈdʒəˈmeɪkə} is an Island nation of the Greater Antilles, in length and as much as in width situated in the Caribbean Sea. 18 |
| 4. | Debbie Ferguson (BAH) | 22. The Bahamas, officially the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, is an independent sovereign English -speaking country consisting of two thousand Cays and 19 |
| 5. | Beverly McDonald (JAM) | 22. Beverly McDonald (born February 15, 1970 in Saint Mary Jamaica) is a Jamaican sprinter. Jamaica (ˈdʒəˈmeɪkə} is an Island nation of the Greater Antilles, in length and as much as in width situated in the Caribbean Sea. 22 |
Half Marathon
| RANK | 1999 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
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| 1. A half marathon is a Road running event of 210975 meters or miles about 13 | Elana Meyer (RSA) | 1:06:44 |
100m Hurdles
| RANK | 1999 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Elana Meyer (born October 10, 1966 in Albertinia) is a former Long-distance runner from South Africa, who won the silver medal at The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa Hurdling is a type of track and field race There are Sprint hurdle races and long hurdle Races. | Gail Devers (USA) | 12. Yolanda Gail Devers (born November 19, 1966 in Seattle Washington, USA is a three-time Olympic 100 m champion in athletics The United States of America —commonly referred to as the 37 |
| 2. | Glory Alozie (NGR) | 12. Glory Alozie Oluchi (born December 30, 1977 in Amator Nigeria) is a Spanish athlete competing mostly in Hurdling. Nigeria, officially named the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal Constitutional republic comprising thirty-six states and one Federal 44 |
| 3. |  Olga Shishigina (KAZ) | 12. Olga Shishigina (born December 23, 1968 in Almaty) is a retired Kazakh athlete who mainly competed in the 100 metres hurdles Kazakhstan, also Kazakstan ( Қазақстан, Qazaqstan, qɑzɑqˈstɑn Казахстан, Kazakhstán,) officially the 47 |
| — |  Ludmila Engquist (SWE) | 12. Ludmila Engquist (Lyudmila Viktorovna Narozhilenko née Leonowa Людмила Викторовна Нарожиленко-Леонова born April 21, 1964 "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. 47 |
| 5. |  Katie Anderson (CAN) | 12. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page 61 |
400m Hurdles
| RANK | 1999 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Hurdling is a type of track and field race There are Sprint hurdle races and long hurdle Races. |  Daimí Pernía (CUB) | 52. Daimí Pernía (born December 27, 1976 in Pinar del Rio) is a Cuban athlete competing mainly in 400 m hurdles. The Republic of Cuba (ˈkjuːbə or) consists of the island of Cuba (the largest and second-most populous island of the Greater Antilles) Isla de la 89 |
| 2. | Nezha Bidouane (MAR) | 52. Nezha Bidouane (born September 18, 1969 in Rabat) is a retired Moroccan hurdler. Morocco (المغرب "al-Maghrib" officially the Kingdom of Morocco (المملكة المغربية is a country located in North Africa 90 |
| 3. | Deon Hemmings (JAM) | 53. Deon Hemmings (born 10 September 1968 in Saint Ann Jamaica) is a former female 400 metres hurdler. Jamaica (ˈdʒəˈmeɪkə} is an Island nation of the Greater Antilles, in length and as much as in width situated in the Caribbean Sea. 16 |
| 4. |  Ionela Târlea (ROM) | 53. Romania ( dated: Rumania, Roumania 25 |
| 5. |  Andrea Blackett (BAR) | 53. Andrea Blackett (born 24 January 1976 in London) is a Bajan athlete who specializes in the 400 metres hurdles. Barbados ( Portuguese word for bearded-ones, bɑrˈbeɪdoʊz -dɒs situated just east of the Caribbean Sea, is an independent Island nation 36 |
3,000m Steeplechase
| RANK | 1999 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 1. The steeplechase is an obstacle race in athletics, which derives its name from the steeplechase in horse racing | Yelena Motalova (RUS) | 9:48. Yelena Motalova (born January 28 1971) is a Long-distance runner from Russia, who specializes mainly in the 3000 metres steeplechase Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending 88 |
| 2. | Laurence Duquénoy (FRA) | 9:55. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. 69 |
| 3. | Daniela Petrescu (ROM) | 9:58. Daniela Petrescu (born April 13 1968) is a Long-distance runner from Romania, who specializes mainly in the 3000 metres steeplechase Romania ( dated: Rumania, Roumania 44 |
| 4. |  Justyna Bak (POL) | 9:58. Justyna Bąk (born August 1 1974 in Tarnogród) is a Long-distance runner from Poland, who specializes mainly in the Poland (Polska officially the Republic of Poland 77 |
| 5. | Alina Cucerzan (ROM) | 10:03. Romania ( dated: Rumania, Roumania 68 |
High Jump
| RANK | 1999 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | HEIGHT |
|---|---|---|
| 1. The high jump is an Athletics (track and field event in which competitors must jump over a horizontal bar placed at measured heights without the aid of any devices | Hestrie Cloete (RSA) | 2. Hestrie Cloete-Storbeck (born August 26, 1978 in Germiston, South Africa) is a highly successful High jumper Biography The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa 04 m |
| 2. | Monica Iagăr (ROM) | 2. Monica Dinescu-Iagăr (born April 2, 1973 in Sighetu Marmaţiei) is a Romanian athlete competing in High jump. Romania ( dated: Rumania, Roumania 01 m |
| Yelena Yelesina (RUS) | ||
 Inga Babakova (UKR) | ||
| 5. Yelena Yelesina (born April 4, 1970 in Chelyabinsk) is a Russian High jumper She won the gold medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending Inha Babakova (née Butkus, born June 26, 1967 in Aşgabat, Turkmen SSR) Ukraine (Україна Ukrayina, /ukrɑˈjinɑ/ is a country in Eastern Europe. | Tisha Waller (USA) | 2. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the 00 m |
Shot Put
| RANK | 1999 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | DISTANCE |
|---|---|---|
| 1. The shot put is an Athletics (track and field event involving "putting" (throwing in a pushing motion a heavy | Svetlana Krivelyova (RUS) | 20. Svetlana Vladimirovna Krivelyova ( Russian: Светлана Владимировна Кривелёва born June 13, 1969 in Bryansk, Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending 26 m |
| 2. |  Yelena Ivanenko (BLR) | 19. Belarus ( Belarusian Беларусь / Biełaruś is a Landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordered by Russia to the north and east 13 m |
| 3. | Yuliya Zaginay (RUS) | 19. Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending 06 m |
| 4. | Tressa Thompson (USA) | 18. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the 88 m |
Pole Vault
| RANK | 1999 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | HEIGHT |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pole vaulting is an athletic field event in which a person uses a long flexible pole (which today is usually made either of Fiberglass or Carbon fiber) | Emma George (AUS) | 4. Emma George (born November 1, 1974 in Beechworth[http //wwwbeechworth For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. 60 m |
| Stacy Dragila (USA) | ||
| 3. Stacy Dragila (born Stacy Mikaelsen on March 25 1971, Auburn California) is an American Pole vaulter. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the | Anzhela Balakhonova (UKR) | 4. Ukraine (Україна Ukrayina, /ukrɑˈjinɑ/ is a country in Eastern Europe. 55 m |
| 4. | Tatiana Grigorieva (AUS) | 4. Tatiana Grigorieva (Russian Татьяна Григорьева; born October 8, 1975 in Leningrad, Russia) is a retired For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. 50 m |
| 5. | Yelena Belyakova (RUS) | 4. Yelena Belyakova (born 7 April 1976 in Moscow) is a Russian Pole vaulter Her personal best is 4 Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending 46 m |
Heptathlon
| RANK | 1999 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | POINTS |
|---|---|---|
| 1. A heptathlon is a Track and field athletics combined events contest made up of seven events | Eunice Barber (FRA) | 6861 |
| 2. Eunice Barber (born November 17, 1974 in Freetown, Sierra Leone) is an athlete competing in Heptathlon and Long jump This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. | Denise Lewis (GBR) | 6724 |
| 3. Denise Lewis OBE (born August 27, 1972, in West Bromwich, England) is a British athlete who specialises The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located | DeDee Nathan (USA) | 6577 |
| 4. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the |  Ghada Shouaa (SYR) | 6500 |
| 5. Ghada Shouaa ( غادة شعاع) (born September 10, 1972) is a former Syrian heptathlete. Syria ( سوريّة or) officially the Syrian Arab Republic (Arabic ar الجمهورية العربية السورية | Sabine Braun (GER) | 6497 |
Marathon
Men's Competition
Pan American Games
| RANK | ATHLETE | TIME |
|---|---|---|
 | Vanderlei de Lima (BRA) | 2:17:20 |
 |  Raúl Maza (VEN) | 2:19:56 |
 | Éder Fialho (BRA) | 2:20:09 |
Best Year Performances
| RANK | NAME ATHLETE | TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Sabine Braun (born June 19, 1965 in Essen) is a German Olympic athlete in Track and field. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Vanderlei Cordeiro de Lima (born August 11, 1969 in Cruzeiro do Oeste Paraná) is a Marathon athlete from Brazil |utc_offset = -2 to -4 |time_zone_DST = BRST |utc_offset_DST = -2 to -5 |cctld Venezuela (ˌvɛnəˈzweɪlə) officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (Spanish República Bolivariana de Venezuela) is a country on the Éder Moreno Fialho (born May 4, 1973 in Rio de Janeiro) is a Long-distance runner from Brazil, who represented his |utc_offset = -2 to -4 |time_zone_DST = BRST |utc_offset_DST = -2 to -5 |cctld | Khalid Khannouchi (MAR) | 2:05:42 | Chicago Marathon |
| 2. Khalid Yusuf Abdurahman Khannouchi (خالد خةإﳳﮎﳴﯽپﹺﹹﮑ خنّوشي (born December 22, 1971 in Meknes, Morocco) is an Morocco (المغرب "al-Maghrib" officially the Kingdom of Morocco (المملكة المغربية is a country located in North Africa The Bank of America 's Chicago Marathon (formerly the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon) is a major Marathon held yearly in Chicago | Moses Tanui (KEN) | 2:06:16 | Chicago Marathon |
| 3. Moses Tanui (born 20 August 1965 in Nandi District, Kenya) is a former Kenyan long-distance runner who won the gold The Republic of Kenya is a country in East Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia to the north Somalia to the northeast Tanzania to the south | Gert Thys (RSA) | 2:06:33 | Tokyo Marathon |
| 4. Gert Thys (born November 12, 1971 in Prieska, Northern Cape) is a Long-distance runner from South Africa, who The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa The is an annual Marathon sporting event hosted by the city of Tokyo, the capital of Japan. | Josephat Kiprono (KEN) | 2:06:44 | Berlin Marathon |
| 5. Josephat Kiprono (born December 12, 1973) is a Kenyan distance and Marathon runner The Republic of Kenya is a country in East Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia to the north Somalia to the northeast Tanzania to the south The Berlin Marathon is a major running and sporting event held annually in Berlin, Germany. | Fred Kiprop (KEN) | 2:06:46 | Amsterdam Marathon |
| 6. Fred Kiprop (born June 3, 1974) is a Long-distance runner from Kenya, who won the Amsterdam Marathon in 1999 in a time The Republic of Kenya is a country in East Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia to the north Somalia to the northeast Tanzania to the south The Amsterdam Marathon is an annual Marathon race over the classic distance of 42 |  Tesfaye Jifar (ETH) | 2:06:48 | Amsterdam Marathon |
| 7. Tesfaye Jifar (born April 23, 1976) is an athlete from Ethiopia. NOTE This intro is the result of careful NPOV work Please do not make potentially controversial edits to it without first discussing on the talk page | William Kiplagat (KEN) | 2:06:49 | Amsterdam Marathon |
| 8. William Kiplagat (born June 21, 1972) is a Long-distance runner from Kenya. The Republic of Kenya is a country in East Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia to the north Somalia to the northeast Tanzania to the south | Tesfaye Tola (ETH) | 2:06:56 | Amsterdam Marathon |
| 9. Tesfaye Tola (born October 19, 1974) is a long-distance runner most known for winning a bronze medal in marathon at the 2000 Summer Olympics. NOTE This intro is the result of careful NPOV work Please do not make potentially controversial edits to it without first discussing on the talk page |  Takayuki Inubushi (JPN) | 2:06:57 | Berlin Marathon |
| 10. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. | Japhet Kosgei (KEN) | 2:07:09 | Rotterdam Marathon |
Women's Competition
Pan American Games
| RANK | ATHLETE | TIME |
|---|---|---|
|  Erika Olivera (CHI) | 2:37:41 |
|  Iglandini González (COL) | 2:40:06 |
| Viviany Anderson (BRA) | 2:40:55 |
Best Year Performances
| RANK | NAME ATHLETE | TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Japhet Kosgei (born December 20, 1968) is a retired Long-distance runner from Kenya, who won several marathons during his career The Republic of Kenya is a country in East Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia to the north Somalia to the northeast Tanzania to the south The Rotterdam Marathon is an annual Marathon that has been held in Rotterdam, The Netherlands since 1981 Érika Alejandra Olivera de la Fuente (born January 4, 1976 in Quinta Normal) is a female marathon runner from Chile Chile, officially the Republic of Chile ( Spanish:) is a country in South America occupying a long and narrow Coastal strip wedged between the Colombia (kəˈlʌmbɪə officially the Republic of Colombia () is a country in northwestern South America. |utc_offset = -2 to -4 |time_zone_DST = BRST |utc_offset_DST = -2 to -5 |cctld | Tegla Loroupe (KEN) | 2:20:43 | Berlin Marathon |
| 2. Tegla Loroupe (born May 9, 1973 in Kapsait, Kenya) is a long-distance track and road runner and a global spokeswoman The Republic of Kenya is a country in East Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia to the north Somalia to the northeast Tanzania to the south The Berlin Marathon is a major running and sporting event held annually in Berlin, Germany. | Eri Yamaguchi (JPN) | 2:22:12 | Tokyo Marathon |
| 3. Eri Yamaguchi (born 14 January 1973 in Takino Hyogo) is a Japanese long-distance runner who specializes in the Marathon race. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. The is an annual Marathon sporting event hosted by the city of Tokyo, the capital of Japan. | Tegla Loroupe (KEN) | 2:22:48 | Rotterdam Marathon |
| 4. Tegla Loroupe (born May 9, 1973 in Kapsait, Kenya) is a long-distance track and road runner and a global spokeswoman The Republic of Kenya is a country in East Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia to the north Somalia to the northeast Tanzania to the south The Rotterdam Marathon is an annual Marathon that has been held in Rotterdam, The Netherlands since 1981 | Joyce Chepchumba (KEN) | 2:23:22 | London Marathon |
| 5. Joyce Chepchumba (born November 6 1970 in Kericho) is a long distance athlete from Kenya. The Republic of Kenya is a country in East Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia to the north Somalia to the northeast Tanzania to the south The London Marathon is a popular road marathon that has been held each year in London since 1981 usually in April | Lidia Simon (ROM) | 2:23:24 | Osaka Marathon |
| 6. Lidia Slavuteanu-Simon (born September 4, 1973 in Targu Carbunesti) is a Romanian long-distance runner Romania ( dated: Rumania, Roumania The Osaka International Ladies Marathon is an annual marathon race for women over the classic distance of 42km and 195 metres held in the city of Osaka, | Fatuma Roba (ETH) | 2:23:25 | Boston Marathon |
| 7. Fatuma Roba (born December 18, 1973) is an Ethiopian long distance runner from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia most known for winning a gold NOTE This intro is the result of careful NPOV work Please do not make potentially controversial edits to it without first discussing on the talk page The Boston Marathon is an annual marathon sporting event hosted by the city of Boston, Massachusetts | Tegla Loroupe (KEN) | 2:23:46 | Osaka Marathon |
| 8. Tegla Loroupe (born May 9, 1973 in Kapsait, Kenya) is a long-distance track and road runner and a global spokeswoman The Republic of Kenya is a country in East Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia to the north Somalia to the northeast Tanzania to the south | .svg/22px-Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg.png){kind=small} Marleen Renders (BEL) | 2:23:58 | Berlin Marathon |
| 9. Marleen Renders (born December 24, 1968 in Diest) is a Long-distance runner from Belgium, who represented her native country The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those |  Adriana Fernández (MEX) | 2:24:06 | London Marathon |
| 10. Adriana Fernández Miranda (born March 4, 1971 in Mexico City) is a long-distance runner from Mexico, who has a personal best in the marathon The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. | Katrin Dörre (GER) | 2:24:35 | Hamburg Marathon |
Deaths
- January 5 — Jarmila Nygrýnová (45), Czech long jumper (b. Katrin Dörre-Heinig (née Dörre, born October 6, 1961 in Leipzig, Sachsen) is a former athlete from Germany, who Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. The Hamburg Marathon is an annual Marathon race over the classic distance of 42km and 195 metres held in the city of Hamburg, Germany. Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France. Jarmila Nygrýnová-Strejčková ( 15 February 1953 – 5 January 1999) was a Long jumper from the Czech Republic, representing 1953)
- January 9 — James Peters (80), English long-distance runner (b. Year 1953 ( MCMLIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. James ("Jim" Henry Peters (born October 24, 1918 in London &ndash died January 9, 1999 in Thorpe Bay) was a 1918)
- January 28 — Josef Doležal (78), Czechoslovak race walker (b. Year 1918 ( MCMXVIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Josef Doležal (ˈjozɛf ˈdolɛʒal (born December 12 1920 in Příbram &ndash died January 28 1999 in Prague 1920)
- May 17 — João Carlos de Oliveira (44), Brazilian athlete (b. Year 1920 ( MCMXX) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display 1920 of the Gregorian calendar Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. João Carlos de Oliveira, also known as "João do Pulo" ( May 28, 1954 &ndash May 17, 1999) was a Brazilian athlete 1954)
- May 18 — Betty Robinson (87), American athlete (b. Year 1954 ( MCMLIV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1954 Gregorian calendar) Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. This article is about the Olympic athlete For the 1928 national spelling bee champion go to Scripps National Spelling Bee#Champions and winning words. 1911)
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