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America's Ekiden, also known as the Asics Cup America's Ekiden or the New York Ekiden, was an international men's ekiden (marathon relay race) held in New York City in 1988 and 1989. It was said to be the first Ekiden ever held outside of Japan. It consisted of five-person teams from all 50 U.S. states plus a nation-wide U.S. team against seven other countries.
The competition was initiated in 1988.[1]
History
[edit]There have been various attempts to host ekidens in New York City since, including the NYCRuns New York City Ekiden beginning in 2012 and the unsanctioned East River Ekiden over 50K in 2024.[2][3]
Winners
[edit]| Ed. | Date | Athletes | Split | Team | Time | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 April 1988 | Badilu Kibret | 23:46 |  Ireland |
2:25:12 (50 km) | [4] |
| Abraham Assefa | 21:42 | |||||
| Chala Kelile Tekelli | 29:05 | |||||
| Fita Bayissa | 13:42 | |||||
| Addis Abebe | 29:38 | |||||
| 2nd | 9 April 1989 | Dube Jillo | 24:43 | Ireland |
1:58:20 (42 km) | [5] |
| Badilu Kibret | 21:13 | |||||
| Chala Kelile Tekelli | 28:49 | |||||
| Fita Bayissa | 14:22 | |||||
| Addis Abebe | 29:13 |
Stage bests
[edit]| Year | Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 | Stage 4 | Stage 5 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance | Best time | Athlete | Distance | Best time | Athlete | Distance | Best time | Athlete | Distance | Best time | Athlete | Distance | Best time | Athlete | |
| 1988 | 5 km | 13:52 |  Steve Scott (USA)
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8 km | 23:00 | John Gregorek (USA)
|
12 km | 36:25 | Pat Porter (USA)
|
15 km | 42:48 |  John Treacy (IRL)
|
10 km | 28:47 | John Doherty (IRL)
|
| 1989 | 5 km | 13:35 | Steve Scott (USA)
|
10.8 km | 30:28 | John Treacy (IRL)
|
9.3 km | 26:17 | Gerry Curtis (IRL)
|
7.1 km | 19:49 | Keith Brantly (USA)
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10 km | 27:50 | John Doherty (IRL)
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References
[edit]- ^ "INTERNATIONAL EKIDEN (MARATHON) RELAYS". GBR Athletics. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
- ^ "NYC Runs and the Central Park Ekiden". Juan Monroy. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ "Unsanctioned Racing Is the Most Fun You Can Have Running". Men's Journal. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ "ARRS recap for race #5876". Association of Road Racing Statisticians. "ARRS recap for race #5877". Association of Road Racing Statisticians. "ARRS recap for race #5878". Association of Road Racing Statisticians. "ARRS recap for race #5879". Association of Road Racing Statisticians. "ARRS recap for race #5880". Association of Road Racing Statisticians.
- ^ "ARRS recap for race #5841". Association of Road Racing Statisticians. "ARRS recap for race #5842". Association of Road Racing Statisticians. "ARRS recap for race #5843". Association of Road Racing Statisticians. "ARRS recap for race #5844". Association of Road Racing Statisticians. "ARRS recap for race #5845". Association of Road Racing Statisticians.
External links
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Categories: - Ekiden
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- Recurring sporting events disestablished in 1989
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