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Press Release - Los Angeles Marathon - 3/8/20


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

         Teshager, Muriuki take first place at the 35th edition
                       of the Los Angeles Marathon

Showcasing the beauty of Greater Los Angeles along its famous "Stadium to 
the Sea" course, the 2020 Los Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS was a 
memorable day for more 27,000 entrants. Early Sunday morning the race 
started at Dodger Stadium, traversed cities of West Hollywood and Beverly 
Hills before finishing seaside in Santa Monica. 

In near perfect weather and with huge crowds cheering them on, the 35th 
running of the race was led by a field of world-class runners who competed 
for more than $100,000 in prize money. 

The men's race had a thrilling finish that highlighted the potential 
greatness of Bayelign Teshager, a 20-year-old from Ethiopia making his 
marathon debut. Teshager ran a strong race and seemed to get stronger down 
the stretch, applying multiple surges in the last two miles to pulling away 
to win in 2:08:26. John Langat of Kenya was second in 2:08:43 and Wilson 
Chebet of Kenya was third in 2:09:16.

Through a translator, Teshager said he felt good and at 35K was confident 
that he would win despite still being in a tight race with Langat. "As the 
race progressed, I became more energized," Teshager said. "I was feeling 
some discomfort, but my excitement to win overtook the pain." 

New Zealand elite runner Zane Robertson said he figured Teshager would be a 
top contender at the Los Angeles Marathon despite it being his debut at the 
distance. "He will go on to be a great marathoner," Robertson said. "He 
raced like a championship runner today."

In the women's elite race, the lead pack quickly whittled down with 
Margaret Muriuki of Kenya who pushed the pace throughout. She was in a 
match race with Almaz Negede of Ethiopia by the halfway point, and broke 
away around mile 18 to cruise to a win her first Los Angeles Marathon title 
in 2:36:04. "I am happy with the victory today," said Muriuki, who also won 
the Honolulu Marathon in December. "The competition was good, and they 
pushed me."

One of the race's enduring highlights is a large group of legacy runners 
who have competed in every edition of the Los Angeles Marathon dating back 
to the inaugural race in 1986. This year, there were 131 legacy runners 
entered. For many others, the 2020 Los Angeles Marathon was their first 
attempt at the 26.2-mile marathon distance. Nearly 32% of the 2020 entrants 
were participating in their first marathon.

Participants from over 74 local and national charities ran to raise 
awareness and create impact for their causes and fundraising efforts 
through the Los Angeles Marathon's Official Charity Program. Since the 
inaugural race, the Los Angeles Marathon has helped charities raise more 
than $54 million for a variety of causes and nonprofit organizations. 

Registration for the 2021 Los Angeles Marathon on March 21st, 2021 will 
open online on Monday, March 9th, 2020 at LAMarathon.com. 

Men's Elite Race
1. Bayelign Teshager, 2:08:26, $23,000
2. John Langat, 2:08:43, $12,000
3. Wilson Chebet, 2:09:16, $7,000

Women's Elite Race
1. Margaret Muriuki, 2:29:27, $23,000
2. Almaz Negede 2:32:28, $12,000
3. Jane Kibii, 2:36:04, $7,000

About The McCourt Foundation

On January 1, 2020 Conqur Endurance Group merged with The McCourt 
Foundation (TMF). The combined entity with offices in Los Angeles and 
Boston,  produces a world-class portfolio of events including the Los 
Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS, Pasadena Half Marathon & 5K at the 
Rose Bowl, the Santa Monica Classic 5K/10K, the LA BIG 5K, Boston 
Waterfront 5K Fitness & Wellness Festival, Tour de South Shore and the 
Educational Update. TMF is nonprofit that empowers individuals and 
communities build a healthier world through events and educational forms. 
TMF provides a platform for these individuals and other nonprofits to fund 
raise and create awareness of health-related causes. For more information, 
please visit www.mccourtfoundation.org and www.goconqur.com.

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