Previous Questions, Answers and Winners

For June 2009

"Which Boston Marathon Champion is from Kenya's Nandi Tribe?

16 people entered one of the two correct answers, Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot and Moses Tanui.
This month's winner is Jeanette Jackson of Scarborough, Ontario in Canada and she will receive a Running Past autograph card signed by Henry Rono! Congratulations Jeanette!

For May 2009

"Who just tied the record for the most Boston Marathon victories?

23 entrants knew that South African Ernst Van Dyk became the second athlete to win eight Boston Marathons. His new record for victories in the men's wheelchair division matched women's wheelchair racer Jean Driscoll's record for most Boston Marathon victories ever. Clarence H. DeMar remains the runner with the most victories, winning the race seven times.

Monte Wells of Amarillo, Texas is our winner this month and he will receive the DVD "Run for Your Life - The Fred Lebow Story"! Congrats Monte!

For April 2009

Predict the winner of the 2009 Boston Marathon

We had 3 entrants predict correctly that Deriba Merga would win this year's Boston Marathon. The two entrants listed below win their choice of posters from Running Past:

Justin Charland of Springville, New York

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And the person who had her name drawn from the hat as the Grand Prize winner is:

Erin Horan of Fairport, New York

Erin wins a Boston Marathon poster autographed by 1976 Boston Marathon Champion Jack Fultz, 1983 Boston Marathon Champion Greg Meyer and Dick Beardsley, most famous for his "Duel in the Sun" with Alberto Salazar at Boston in 1982.

Congratulations to all and thanks to everyone who played our game!

For March 2009

"How old was Johnny Miles when he won the Boston Marathon for the first time?

Well let's see, Johnny was born on October 30, 1905, and he won the Boston Marathon on April 19, 1926...So that would make young Johnny 20 years old when he first wore the laurel wreath.

23 entrants answered correctly and Lee Stanton of Brunswick, Maine wins a Johnny Miles postcard for his efforts this month.

For February 2009

"Which country's sons have won the most Wanamaker Miles at the Millrose Games?

Tough question.  With the internet not being much help on this one, until we put up this page, and with Marcus O'Sullivan, Eamonn Coghlan and Niall Bruton bringing the Ol' Sod glory on the boards of the Garden you'd think the answer would be Ireland. In reality it's the red, white and blue that leads the pack in winning the Rodman Wanamaker Trophy. The USA has won 44 of the 84 editions of this race, and that is not counting Kenyan born Bernard Lagat's five wins as a newly minted American citizen.

We only had 11 correct entries this month and Paul Clerici of Walpole, Massachusetts is this month's winner. He'll receive a 1930's German photocard of the 1936 Berlin Olympics poster!

For January 2009

"What movie about running had the lead character nicknamed "Lickety-split" ?

"Lickety-split" was the nickname given to Rain Murphy, the lead character in the 1979 TV movie, "The Jericho Mile" as 28 entrants correctly submitted. Peter Strauss starred in this outstanding film about an inmate serving a life sentence, who seeks a mental escape through running and reaches Olympic levels. The final sequence is one of the most memorable scenes of running ever set to music. (Ok, we'll give Chariots of Fire the nod on that...)

We had linked to the scene on youtube, but it's no longer available there....Pity.

Michael Allio of Champaign, Illinois is this month's winner, Mike will receive an autographed copy of Bobbi Gibb's booklet, "To Boston with Love".

For December 2008

"Which of Young Johnny Kelley's pupils went on to win the Boston Marathon?"

The answer, of course, is Amby Burfoot, who won Boston in 1968. Only 17 entrants passed this exam with flying colors, and William Latter of Pasedena, California goes to the head of the class as this month's winner. Bill adds to his library with the prize, a 1979 edition of Joe Fall's book, "The Boston Marathon"!

For November 2008

"Who holds the course record for the New York City Marathon?"

37 entrants correct identified Tesfaye Jifar as the NYC course record holder, having run 2:07:43 on November 4, 2001, less than two months after the attacks of 9/11.

Justin Charland of Saranac, New York is this month's winner and he will receive a DVD of the just released documentary Run For Your Life - The Fred Lebow Story!

For October 2008

"Bill Rodgers still holds two American track records that he set over 30 years ago.  Name one. "

26 people recalled that Boston Billy stills holds the 20,000m (58:25.0) and 1 Hour Run (12.77miles) records, both set on August 9, 1977. The 20K time was set enroute to the 1 hour run record. Kathleen Gereg of Lakewood Ranch, Florida is this month's winner and she will receive a 1996 Upper Deck Future Champions Olympicard of Michael Johnson...Congrats Kathleen!

For September

"Who was the last male athlete to win the 100, 200 and 4x100 in the same Olympics before Usain Bolt struck Gold?

That would of course be Carl Lewis who won that triple in 1984. 23 people answered correctly and Stacey Legg of parts currently unkown was selected as this month's winner. Stacey will receive an autograph by US Olympian Jen Rhines...Congratulations!

For an personal view of Carl's performance we turn to regular trivia contributor, Raymond Goldstone:

"I was present in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in 1984 to see two of his four gold medal performances: I watched as he won the 100m in a convincing fashion on August 4, 1984; and as he won the long jump two days later.

Yet my most vivid recollection of Carl Lewis’ extraordinary feats in the 1984 Los Angeles Summer Olympics is not his victories, but rather the performance of the spectators during and after he won gold in the long jump.

I shall never forget the boos that reigned down from the spectators when, after jumping a strong 28’ ¼” into a wind on his first long jump (the gold medal winning long jump) and fouling on his second jump, he passed on his last jumps.

“They” wanted him to break Bob Beamon’s record. He faced a stiff wind; and he was saving his strength for his other two events. Yes, when I remember Carl Lewis at the 1984 Games, I remember feeling sad and upset by the reception he received in his own country during and after the long jump.

Carl Lewis deserved better that day as he won the second of what would be four track and field gold medals in the same Olympics."

For August

"At which Olympics of the modern era was the Olympic Flame introduced?

There was a little confusion on this one. Many submitted the answer of the 1936 Berlin games, but that was when the tradition of running with the Olympic torch was instituted. The Olympic flame was introduced at the 1928 Amsterdam Games and that correct answer was brought home by 25 people.

Ron Miller of Fair Haven, Michigan was selected as our winner this month and he will receive an autograph by the former holder of the World Best time for a road 8K, 22:03, Kenyan Peter Githuka!

For July 2008

"What is Lance Armstrong's best time for the marathon?

26 people knew that Lance isn't quite as quick off the bike, but he still managed to go 2:46:43 in New York in 2007.

Cory Adams of Chino Valley, Arizona wins this month's contest and his prize is an autograph by the 3 time Boston Marathon Masters Champ from Kenya, Joseph Kipkemboi.   Way to go Cory!

For June 2008

Who said this?

"Inside the tunnel, which muffles the outside noise, I braced myself. 'Okay, here it comes. The roar that greets an Olympic marathon champion running into the stadium.'

And I got onto the track and it was silent."

We had 20 entrants correctly identify this quote. As our winner, Steve Rowland of Cranleigh, England said ,"The answer must be Frank Shorter at the 1972 Munich Olympics, who was robbed of the glory of entering the stadium first by a German student hoaxer. I was there!"

Steve receives an autograph by the 2000 Rotterdam Marathon Champion from Kenya, Kenneth Cheruiyot. Way to go Steve!

For May 2008

Who said this?

"When I got close I could hear the crowd rumbling inside - They had been watching the race on a pair of giant screens and knew who and where I was.

As I ran into the tunnel the noise was muffled and I heard my own footfalls. I thought, 'Once you leave this tunnel your life will be changed forever.'"

Trivia maven Raymond Goldstone provides this month's answer thusly:

In 1984, the Olympics were hosted by Los Angeles, California. There were many highlights. One was the addition of the women’s marathon to the Olympic program. Another, even brighter, was the performance of the diminutive woman who had won the U.S.A. Olympic trial just 17 days after she had arthroscopic surgery on her right knee.

On the morning of August 5, 1984, she and Grete Waitz were “co-favorites” as the women’s marathon field of 50 runners left the stadium at Santa Monica College on their way to the finish line within the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

It was this pioneer of women’s marathoning, wearing the red, white, blue, and gray uniform of the U.S.A. and a white painter’s cap, who thought the words noted in this month’s question as she approached, entered and emerged alone from the tunnel onto the track bathed in sunlight at the west end of the Coliseum to the cheers of the 80,000 spectators.

She was over a full minute ahead of her closest challenger. She ran the final lap with the crowd standing and roaring its approval; and as she neared the finish line, she waved her hat and raised her arms, acknowledging the plaudits of the crowd. It was an electric moment for her, for women’s sports, and for all who watched from the Coliseum and on television. She won the run by 400 meters, and she became the Gold Medal winner of the first women’s Olympic Marathon.

She was prescient when she thought, “Once you leave this tunnel your life will be changed forever.” This deserving member of the U.S.A. Track & Field Hall of Fame, National Distance Running Hall of Fame, International Scholar-Athlete Hall of Fame, the Boys' and Girls' Clubs of America National Hall of Fame, and the International Women's Sports Foundation Hall of Fame is Joan Benoit Samuelson.

42 entrants recognized Joanie's words and Craig Lutz of Springville, New York is this month's winner. He will receive a 1981 copy of Dr. George Sheehan's outstanding book, "This Running Life."

For April 2008

Predict the winner of the 2008 Boston Marathon...

Congratulations to the 18 entrants who predicted correctly that Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot would win his 4th Boston Marathon.

The contest winners receiving posters are:

Harold Or of Singapore, Republic of Singapore
Richard Whiting of Hertford, United Kingdom
Chad Bjugan of Richfield, Minnesota
Greg Duvall of Findlay, Ohio
Judith Rachmani of Ramat Gan, Israel
Joe Seilerof Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Dan Giblin of Rochester, New York
Mike Desmelik of Stone Mountain, Georgia
Tom Storey of Wappingers Falls, New York
Mike Shuman of Boise, Idaho
Andrew Dannerof Louisville, Kentucky
Pat Connors of Alton, New Hampshire
Jim Cooper of Meridian, Idaho
Goldy of Rochester, New York
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Craig Lutz of Springville, New York
David Jones

The Grand Prize goes to:

Edith Cason of Fort Mill, South Carolina

Edith wins a 1998 Boston Marathon poster, which was signed by:

Grete Waitz - 9 Time NYC Marathon Champion
Todd Williams - US 10M, 15K Champ, 2 time Olympian
Jen Rhines - 2004 Olympian, 2002 US 10K Champ
Nate Jenkins -Up and coming marathoner, ran 2:14 at the trials in November
Michelle Lilienthal - One of the youngest qualifiers for the Womens Olympic Marathon Trials
Peter Reid - 3 time Ironman Champion
Tim DeBoom - 2 time Ironman Champion

Congrats to Edith and thanks to all who entered!

For March 2008

By what distance does Bob Beamon's best long jump beat his second best?

Beamon's remarkable record shattering world record leap of 29' 4.5" is even more impressive considering he never got close to that distance again. His second best jump is 27' 4" or 1' 10.5" shorter!

38 entrants were bound for glory with the correct answer, and David Risgin of Boston, Massachuesetts was selected as the winner, and he receives a Steve Prefontaine Sportscaster Card for his trouble. Congratulations Dave!

For February 2008

What common condiment would Bill Rodgers slather on cold pizza or eat with a spoon after workouts?

I don't know how he did it, but the answer is mayonaisse of all things. 38 entrants could cut the mustard this month, and Dan Rossillon of San Leandro, California was selected as the big cheese. Dan receives a Johnny Kelley Bobblehead, way to go Dan!

For January 2008

Who has broken the men's mile world record by the largest margin?

Things used to be so simple, you ask a trivia question and people submit their answers and there you go. But now, not so fast, suddenly information is everywhere! With the internet people dig out the history they never had access to before... Kids today who couldn't pick Roger Bannister out of a line up are informing us about William Chinnery running the mile in the 1868 or waxing poetic about the career of Walter George. Damn you Wikipedia!

You used to have to earn this kind of knowledge. Only through a passion for the sport would you ever even come across these tidbits, buried in dusty tomes in the basements of used bookstores. It was the province of only the truly running enlightened, like the cloistered monks of antiquity jealously guarding the knowledge of the ages. But now, the fog of history has been lifted...

Our question this month was asked under the assumption that we were referring to mile records recognized by the IAAF. We didn't imagine people would bring up records from the friggin' dawn of time, of amateur farm boys from the 1850's to English pros setting records on horse racing tracks.

We're willing to be flexible. The answer we expected was Aussie Herb Elliott, who shattered Derek Ibbotson's record by 2.7 seconds in 1958. We'll also accept William Chinnery and George Farran, runners from the19th century whose records the IAAF wasn't around to ratify.

I think we'll do a little Googling ourselves in the future.

28 resourceful entrants were correct this month and Patrick Conners of Alton, New Hampshire is our winner. He receives a new Boston Indoor Games T-shirt autographed by Kenyan Olympian Laban Rotich, congratulations Patrick!

For December 2007

Who played Harold Abrahams in the movie "Chariots of Fire"?

59 movie aficionados knew that Ben Cross played that role, and Bart Stump of parts currently unknown was selected as this month's winner. Bart will receive a 1920s vintage tobacco card of Harold Abrahams!

For November 2007

Where did Joan Benoit Samuelson run her very first marathon?

Why Bermuda of course!  In January of 1979, after winning a 10K race the day before, Joan entered the Bermuda Marathon and ran 2:50.44, finishing 2nd in the women's division and qualifying for a little race that spring in Boston.

31 people answered correctly and Sharron of Charlotte, North Carolina is this month's winner. Sharron will receive a first edition copy of Joanie's autobiography, "Running Tide"!

For October 2007

Who was the first Korean to win the Olympic Gold Medal in the Marathon?

At the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games Sohn Kee-chung won the gold medal in the marathon. Japan occupied Korean at the time so he was forced to compete under the Japanese name Kitei Son.

33 entrants submitted correct answers and Bruce Kivimaki of Eden Prairie, Minnesota is this month's winner.  Bruce receives an autograph by Boston Marathon Champion Lee Bong Ju!

For September 2007

Who won the 1932 Olympic Gold Medal in the Marathon?

51 entrants knew that Juan Carlos Zabala, representing Argentina, won the 1932 Olympic Marathon in Los Angeles.

Ron Schwartz of Oakland, California is this month's winner, he will receive a 1936 German Olympic card of Juan Carlos Zabala and Sam Ferris!

For August 2007

What is Steve Prefontaine's middle name?

We had 80 Pre fans correctly provide his middle name of Roland and an entrant Mike Matuszak
of Carol Stream, Illinois was selected as the winner. Mike will receive a newspaper wire photo of Pre, congratulations!

For July 2007

Who was the last American to hold the record for the mile run?

OK, once you come up with a trivia question that you think is pretty straight forward, there can be unexpected variations to the answer that makes things challenging.

In this case entrants started asking us questions about the question....Outdoor mile or indoor mile? Men's or women's records? Oy! Needless to say we are being flexible about the correct answer.

We'll accept either Jim Ryun, who set the world record at 3:51.1 on June 23, 1967 in Bakersfield, California or Mary Decker Slaney who set the women's world record of 4:16.7 on August 21, 1985, in Zürich, Switzerland.  41 people answered correctly and the winner is Peter Zhelev of
Sofia, Bulgaria. Peter will receive a 1908 Hassan Cigarette card of Harry Jensen for his effort!

For June 2007

Who was the last Frenchman to hold the record for the mile run?

We had 32 entrants correctly repond with Michel Jazy, who ran 3:53.6 to set the world record for the mile in 1965. Ron Miller of Fair Haven, Michigan was selected as this month's winner and he receive a Gelindo Bordin autographed promo card for his effort. Ooh-la-la!

For May 2007

Which runner has set the most world records for the marathon?

This question had a bit of a twist to it, there were two possible correct answers. Jim Peters of Great Britain and Grete Waitz of Norway both have set 4 World Records in the marathon. 48 people answered correctly and Justin Groves of parts currently unknown is the winner of this month's prize, a genuine Johnny Kelley Bobblehead doll!

For April 2007

Predict the winner of the 2007 Boston Marathon...

Congratulations to the 12 entrants who predicted correctly that Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot would win his 3rd Boston Marathon .

The contest winners receiving posters are:

Noreen Rebich of Missoula, MT
Rob Liebers of Lakewood, NY
Stanley A. Donahoo of Shelbyville IL
Marie Walser of Kernersville, NC
Paula Romkey of London, Ontario, Canada
Eric Van Laningham of Burlington, KY
Kenneth Chilcoat of Seattle, WA
Robert Grim of Fernley, NV
Raymond Goldstone of UCLA
Richard Whiting of Hertford, England
Ed Rietscha of Hampton, VA

The Grand Prize goes to:

Craig Lutz of Springville, NY

Craig wins our, "A Boston Legacy" lithograph, which was signed by:

Johnny Kelley (the elder)
Johnny Kelley (the younger)
Bill Rodgers
Amby Burfoot
Grete Waitz
Todd Williams
Tim Bro
Dick Beardsley
Ernst Van Dyke
Amy Rudolph
Carrie Tollefson
Sara Slattery

Thanks to everyone who entered the contest!

For March 2007

"At the 1928 Olympics what distance did Al Bates jump to place 3rd in the long jump?"

Al Bates jumped 24' 4 1/4" to win his bronze medal in 1928 and 33 entrants had the measure of that question. Shirley Younger of Bala Cynwyd, PA had her name drawn as our winner this month and Shirley will receive an autograph by Al Bates.

For February 2007

"At the 1968 Olympics which two events did George Young compete in?"

40 entrants knew that George ran the unusual double of the 3,000m Steeplechase and the Marathon...Diverse muscle groups at work there!

Kangway Chuang of somewhere in the halls of Cal Tech was selected as our winner, he receives an autograph by 4 time Olympian George Young!

For January 2007

"In what year did Bobbi Gibb first run the Boston Marathon?"

The year was 1966 that the brave Roberta Gibb first bandited Boston. 54 entrants had that date correct and Greg Duvall of Findlay, Ohio was selected as this month's winner.

He will receive an autographed copy of Bobbi Gibb's booklet "To Boston with Love - The Story of the First Woman to Run the Boston Marathon"!

For December 2006

"Who set 4 world records in 80 days during the spring of 1978?"

36 entrants knew that the great Kenyan athlete Henry Rono set these world records in the spring of 1978:

April 8 - Berkeley, California 5,000 meters 13:08.4
May 13 - Seattle, Washington 3,000 meters steeplechase 8:05.4
June 11 - Vienna, Austria 10,000 meters 27:22:47
June 27 - Oslo, Norway 3,000 meters 7:32.1

Ryan Zackula of University Place, Washington was selected as this month's winner. Ryan receives a promo card signed by Olympic and Boston Marathon champion Gelindo Bordin!

For November 2006

"Which American University did Phillimon Hanneck graduate from?"

OK, this one was a bit too tough. We only had 11 correct entries, providing the answers of either South Plains College in Lubbock, Texas or the University of Texas at El Paso.

Raymond Goldstone of UCLA demonstrated the value of his education by winning this month's prize. Raymond will receive an autograph by Zimbabwe Olympian Phillimon Hanneck!

For October 2006

"Who said, "I'm not prejudiced against women, they just can't run in my race!"

John Duncan "Jock" Semple, the irascible co-director of the Boston Marathon for many years, uttered those words to emphasize he was just following US and International rules when he attempted to physically remove Kathrine Switzer's race number during the 1967 Boston Marathon.

28 entrants got this fairly Google-proof answer correct and Peter D'Antonio of parts currently unknown had his name drawn as this month's winner. He receives an Olga Appell autograph, congratulations Peter!

"What is Lornah Kiplagat's best time for 5K?"

If you had visited www.lornah.com you would know the answer is 14:47.

18 entrants did answer correctly and Charlie Siggins of Rutland, Vermont is our winner this month. Charlie receives a Lornah Kiplagat autograph for his running acumen.

For August 2006

Who said:

"My fantasy was wrong, because I started the last lap...Boom! And I started to sprint...and they were twice as fast as me!

And you see, gold medal, silver medal, bronze medal; and for me...potato. What to do?

What to do? I must run!"

OK...We knew this one would be challenging, and only 14 hard core running know-it-alls answered correctly.The answer of course is the great Emil Zatopek. He was describing his dramatic final lap of the 1952 Olympic 5,000 in Helsinki, which you can watch here.

Our winner this month is Andrew Danner of Louisville, Kentucky, and he receives a Grete Waitz autograph, congratulations Andy!

For July 2006

"What achievement first brought Marty Liquori national attention?"

We received a variety of answers on this one. Some said his Dream Mile victory over Jim Ryun in 1971 first garnered Marty national attention...If you get a chance read Ryun's account of that race in his book "In Quest of Gold", very different from Marty's, but I digress...

Some gave his competing in the '68 Olympics as the youngest athlete to do so at that time...But you have to go back a year earlier, to June 23, 1967 when Marty became the 3rd high school athlete to break 4 minutes for the mile, running 3:59.8 for Essex Catholic High School.

49 entrants answered correctly and Bill Browning of Rogersville, Tennessee was selected as this month's winner. Bill receives an Uta Pippig signed promo card for his effort!

For June 2006

"What are the names of the three male runners to win the Boston Marathon 3 times in a row?"

27 entrants knew that the triple threats were Clarence DeMar, Bill Rodgers and Cosmas Ndeti.
Julio Dalangin of Hagatna, Guam wins this month's prize, a Geoff Smith autograph!

For May 2006

To win the marathon at the Munich Olympics in 1972 Frank Shorter had to defeat:

• The defending Olympic champion from Ethiopia
• The world record holder from Australia
• The favorite from Great Britain

"What are the names of two of the three?"

53 entrants dispatched this one easily, naming the defending Olympic Champ, Mamo Wolde, the world record holder from Australia, Derek Clayton, and the favorite from Great Britain, Ron Hill.

The winner this month is Derick Lawrence of Cincinnati, Ohio. Derick receives an autographed Frank Shorter Hall of Fame card, congrats!

For April 2006

Predict the winner of the 2006 Boston Marathon...

Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot wins his second Boston Marathon in record time and four contest entrants picked him to win.

The winners are:

Noreen Rebich of Missoula, Montana
Erin Huran of Fairport, New York
Anne Risgin of Winchester, Massachusetts

along with the Grand Prize Winner:

Kenneth Chilcoat of Tacoma, Washington. Kenneth receives a 1997 Boston Marathon poster autographed by:

John J. Kelley -1957 Boston Marathon Champion, 2 time Olympian
8 Time US Marathon Champion
Steve Jones - Marathon WR holder, London & Chicago Champion
Patti Dillon - WR holder, 2006 Distance Running HOF inductee
Jen Rhines - 2004 Olympian, Distance specialist
Tim Broe - 2004 Olympian, American Record Holder
Olesya Nurgalieva (Russia) - Honolulu and Frankfurt Marathon Champion
Carrie Tollefson - 2004 Olympian, Middle Distance Specialist
Clint Verran - Top 10 Finisher at Boston this year, running 2:14
Amy Rudolph-Carroll - 2 Time Olympian

Congratulations to all and thanks to everyone who entered!

For March 2006

"What height is highjumper Cornelius Warmerdam most famous for clearing?"

We had 33 entrants soar over this one...Cornelius was the first to clear 15 feet.

Jeff Wertmann of Uniontown, Ohio had his name pulled out of the hat as this month's winner, Jeff receives a Cornelius Warmerdam autograph for his effort!

For February 2006

"How many Olympic Medals did Wyomia Tyus win in her career?"

In her Olympic 100m Final there were four other World Record holders in the race...yet she became the first sprinter in history to win back to back Olympic Gold medals in her event...and a total of 4 Olympic Medals for her career.

30 fans sprinted to that correct answer, and Lou Harris of Middleburg, Florida was selected as this month's winner. Congratulations Lou! You will soon receive a Wyomia Tyus autograph in the mail.

For January 2006

"At which two Olympic Games did Daley Thompson win the Decathlon gold?"

56 entrants answered correctly this month, submitting Moscow 1980 and LA 1984 as the Olympic Games at which Daley Thompson struck gold.  William Latter of Pasedena, CA is this month's winner. He receives a Daley Thompson autograph for his effortt!

For December 2005

"How many World Records were set by Ron Clarke?"

This question proved to be a challenge for everyone, including us! 

It seemed so easy, but the information on this was confusing. As Raymond Goldstone, a regular contest entrant put it, "I found what appear to be reliable sources that provide different answers." The answer appears to fall somewhere between 17-19 World Records set by Ron Clarke. He also set indoor records and junior records. Because of this blurry data we are being lenient on correct answers that were accepted, if you were close, your name was added to the prize drawing.

We had 38 "correct" entrants and Steve Barnes of Fishers, Indiana was selected as this month's winner, and he receives a Ron Clarke autograph.

For November 2005

"How many Olympic gold medals did Gwen Torrence win?"

This one was tough, with quite a few wrong answers submitted, but 18 people knew that Gwen has won 3 Olympic gold medals. She won the 200m gold in 1992 and she was on two 4x100m relay teams that won gold, in 1992 and 1996.

Kevin Quirk of North Attleboro, Massachusetts won this month's contest, and he receives a Gwen Torrence autograph, congratulations Kevin!

For October 2005

"What is Dave Wottle's best time for the 800 meters?"

Dave Wottle ran his best time of 1:44.3 during the 1972 US Olympic trials held in Eugene on July 1st. His time equaled the World Record then held by Peter Snell and Ralph Doubell.

47 entrants correctly answered our question and Mike O'Neal of Dallas, Texas was selected as this month's winner. He receives an autograph by Dave Wottle, congratulations Mike!

For September 2005

"During which race did Zola Budd and Mary Decker Slaney collide?"

Some of the 54 entrants this month found this question very easy...Because the answer was on this page, (See March 2003) until we were tipped off and temporarily removed it.

Tom from California also thought it was no sweat, he wrote:

Hey that's easy.... it was the 3000m final at the '84 Olympics in LA. My wife and I saw it on TV as were having dinner at a restaurant in Malibu... we saw the gold medal game in water polo that night!...

He added:

At the end of my freshman year in HS (1971) I was enticed into running my very first marathon after just 9 months of running. It was the Palos Verdes marathon. It was a brutally hilly course back then with a relentless uphill from miles 22 to 25.

I had an incredible race. It was the very first time in my life I did something really amazing: I pulled off a 3:14 and I beat all of our varsity runners. So what did my mom say when I crossed the finish line? She said, "You aren't going to believe it! This twelve
year old girl just finished two minutes ahead of you!!!" Yup.... that's little Mary Decker for you.

Sean Hunter of Corvalis, Oregon had his name drawn as this month's winner. Sean receives Mary Decker Slaney and Zola Budd autographs for his effort, congratulations Sean!

For August 2005

"What is Sonia O'Sullivan's best time for the mile?"

Sonia O'Sullivan ran her best mile at Oslo on July 22, 1994 where she finished in 4:17.25.

35 people knew Sonia's best time, and Jamie Leigh from North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada was selected as this month's winner. Jamie wins a Sonia O'Sullivan autograph, congratulations!

For July 2005

"Which Canadian runner has the most Boston Marathon victories?"

Gerard Cote won at Boston 4 times, in 1940, 1943, 1944, and 1948. 56 entrants knew of the great Cote's record and Helmy Hartono of Kardinya, Australia is this month's winner. Helmy receives a promo card signed by Billy Mills...Crikey!

For June 2005

"Who, based on his books about "aerobics", is considered the father of the modern jogging craze?"

Dr. Kenneth Cooper wrote a best seller in 1968 titled "Aerobics" which is widely credited with igniting the jogging craze. We had 30 entrants answer correctly, and Michelle Cook of Union Grove, Wisconsin is the winner of this month's prize, an autograph by Olympian Dwight Stones!

For May 2005

"What world record was set by Susan Chepkemei?"

32 entrants knew that Susan Chepkemei has run 1:05:44 for the half-marathon, a record since broken by Paula Radcliffe.

Hans Nilsson, of Holmsund, Sweden, had his name drawn as this month's winner. Hans will receive an autograph by the speedy Susan Chepkemei!

For April 2005

Predict the winner of the 2005 Boston Marathon...

Five entrants predicted Hailu Negussie of Ethiopia would win the 2005 Boston Marathon. The contest winners, each receiving a Running Past poster of their choice, are:

Eric Luedeman of Gaffney South Carolina
John-Thomas Lewis of Clayton, Indiana
Heather Martin of Manhattan, Kansas
Ted Maloney of Missoula, Montana

along with the Grand Prize Winner:

Danielle Giblin of Rochester, New York.  Danielle receives a Boston Marathon "Elite Men" race sign autographed by:

Frank Shorter - 1972 Olympic Marathon Gold Medalist
Grete Waitz - 9 Time NYC Marathon Winner
Dick Beardsley - 2:08 marathoner, finished 2nd to Salazar in Boston 1982, the"Duel in the Sun".
Hal Higdon - Prolific Running Writer and top marathoner in the early 60s
Jacqueline Gareau - 1980 Boston Winner (The Rosie Ruiz year.) Grand Marshall of this year's race.
Jen Rhines - 2 time Olympian and '98 and '99 US 8K Champion.
Tiffany McWilliams - 2003 NCAA Outdoor 1500m Champion, 2004 NCAA Indoor Mile Champion.
Amy Rudolph - 2 time Olympian, 2 time US indoor 3000m Champion.
Carrie Tollefson - 2004 Olympian in the 1500m.

Congratulations to all and thanks to everyone who entered!

For March 2005

"Who was the first woman to win 4 gold medals in one Olympics?"

As one of our knowledgable entrants, Raymond Goldstone, wrote:

Francina "Fanny" Blankers-Koen (The Flying Housewife) was the first woman to win 4 gold medals in one Olympics.At the age of 30, she accomplished this feat at the 1948 Olympics in London, England. Representing the Netherlands, she won individual gold medals in the 100 meter race, in the 200 meter race and in the 80 meter hurdles; she won her fourth gold medal of the 1948 Olympics running the anchor leg for the Netherlands’ victorious 4x100 meter relay team.

Could she have won more than 4 gold medals in 1948? Although we shall never know because of a rule that limited women to competing in “just” 3 individual events in track & field, it is entirely possible: Although at the time of the 1948 Olympics she was in the early months of her third pregnancy, she was the reigning world record holder in both the high jump and the long jump.

39 people had this one right, and John Bladorn of Janesville, Wisconsin was the winner. John receives a promo card signed by Olympic and Boston Marathon Champion Gelindo Bordin!

For February 2005

In honor of Steve Prefontaine's birthday this past week...(1/25/51)

"What was Steve Prefontaine's best time for 10,000 meters? "

62 entrants knew that Pre went 27:43.6 for 10K in 1974.
Nicholas Salomone of Whittier, California is this month's winner and he will receive the rare 1978 Finnish version of the Steve Prefontaine Sportscaster Card!

For January 2005

"Frank Shorter is a graduate of what University?"

A record 82 entrants took an educated guess on this one and passed the test!  Frank Shorter graduated from Yale University and obtained his law degree from the University of Florida. Either answer was considered correct.

Chris Wile of West Newbury, Massachusetts was selected as the winner and receives an autographed Frank Shorter card. A+ job Chris!

For December 2004

"Which Olympic Marathon was the first to be run at night?"

51 entrants weren't in the dark on this one, it was the 1960 Rome Olympics that held it's marathon at night. The race was won by Abebe Bikila.

The winner this month is Paul Stofko of Chesterton, Indiana. He wins an autographed Billy Mills card, congratulations Paul!

For November 2004

"What male runner has won the NYC Marathon the most often?"

29 entrants knew that the King of the NYC Marathon is the "King of the Roads", "Boston Billy", Bill Rodgers.

Paul Tucknott of London, Ontario, Canada, is this month's winner. Paul receives a Turena Johnson Lane autograph for his answer. Congratulations!

For October 2004

Give the real name of at least two of theses three famous runners...

"The Milwaukee Meteor" - Charles Archibald “Archie” Hahn
"The Kansas Cowboy" - Wes Santee
"The Moroccan Express" - Hicham El Guerrouj OR Said Aouita

38 entrants guessed (or researched) correctly this month, and Greg Duvall of Findlay, Ohio was the winner. Greg receives an autograph by 2004 US 20K Champion Ryan Shay, congratulations!

The most complete answers came from Raymond Goldstone (Thanks Raymond!):

“The Milwaukee Meteor”: Charles Archibald “Archie” Hahn: He was one of the world’s best sprinters early in the 20th century. With sponsorship from the Milwaukee Athletic Club, he won the 60m, 100m and 200m races at the 1904 Summer Olympics in St. Louis. The Games of 1904 were the first held in the United States, and drew only 13 nations and 687 competitors.

In an effort to bolster the still young Modern Olympic movement, the International Olympic Committee convened the 1906 Intercalated Summer Olympics. The committee eliminated the 60m and 200m races from the 1906 competition; however, the 100m race was contested and won by “Archie” Hahn. Thus, “The Milwaukee Meteor” had won the 100m race in successive Olympics. This was a first in Olympic history; and his accomplishment was not duplicated until 1988, when the 1984 100m Gold medalist, Carl Lewis, was declared the winner of the 100m race at the 1988 Olympic Games.

“The Kansas Cowboy”: Wes Santee: Fifty years ago, three men were engaged in an epic competition to run the mile in under 4 minutes: England’s Roger Bannister; Australia’s John Landy; and America’s Wes Santee. Santee, also known as “The Ashland Antelope,” was a record-breaking high school runner for Ashland High School in Ashland, Kansas. He entered Kansas University and became the University’s star runner, earning, for example, NCAA All-American honors three times and winning NCAA Championships in the 5,000m (1952), the mile (1953) and cross country (1953).

After graduating from Kansas University, he continued to run; and in 1954, he set a 1,500m world record. Suffice it to say, Santee was a great runner and a great miler. Indeed, at the risk of being accused of chauvinism, I believe that bad weather and poor track conditions at several events where he still came close to breaking the 4 minute barrier; the rigors of NCAA college team competition that precluded him from focusing his energies entirely upon the mile; the lack of wise training from Emil Zatopek, who taught John Landy well; and AAU threats that kept him from using pacesetters, runners used so successfully by Bannister when he became the first man to break the 4 minute barrier, had more to do with Santee’s never running a sub 4 minute mile and not becoming the first man to run a sub 4 minute mile than did a flaw in his natural running ability.

“The Moroccan Express”: Hicham El Guerrouj: Before the 2004 Summer Olympic Games in Athens, Morocco’s legendary Hicham El Guerrouj was considered the greatest middle-distance runner never to win an Olympic title.

Before the 2004 Athens Games, he had accumulated a legion of records and victories, including 4 consecutive 1,500m world titles (i.e., 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003); and he arrived in Athens as the reigning world record holder in the 1,500m, mile and 2,000m. During the 2004 Summer Olympic Games, he eliminated the “never to win an Olympic title” from his bio as he won the Gold medal in both the 1,500m and the 5,000m; thus, becoming the first man in 80 years to duplicate Paavo Nurmi’s historic double.

For September 2004

"When was the last time a Kenyan runner won the Men's Olympic Marathon?"

Trick questions can make things challenging...The answer is NEVER!  47 entrants were not deceived and Kent Lang of Sedalia, Missouri had his name drawn as this month's winner. Kent receives a Moses Kiptanui autograph for his clever answer. Congratulations!

For August 2004

Which runner, after his landmark achievement, said:

"Après moi, le déluge." ("After me, the flood.")

Roger Bannister, after being the first to break the 4 minute mile, said the quote above. He knew he had removed a psychological barrier, and that many runners would soon follow.

This was a tough question as only 23 entrants answered correctly. Neil Schafer of Collegeville, Pennsylvania was selected as the winner this month. Neil receives a promo card signed by Olympic Marathon Gold Medalist Gelindo Bordin!

For July 2004

Which Olympian wrote the following?

"I haven't seen too many American distance men on the international scene willing to take risks...The Kenyans risk. Steve Prefontaine risked. I risked - I went through the first half of the Tokyo race just a second off my best 5000 time."

Billy Mills, 10K gold medalist at the Tokyo Games, provided the quote this month, and 71 entrants had the correct answer. Louis LeBlanc of Fairview, Oregon is this month's winner and he will receive a promo card signed by former marathon world record holder Khalid Khannouchi!

For June 2004

Which Olympian wrote the following?

"It was a wonderful feeling when I came alongside. I glanced at Shorter as I did so, and looked right into the eyes of a man who was my idol as a marathon runner. I knew all about him.

And yet I could tell by his return glance that he didn't know much, if anything, about me. The psychological advantage was mine."

55 entrants recognized the words of  Waldemar Cierpinski, writing about his victory over Frank Shorter in the 1976 Olympic Marathon. Zach Bradford of Woodstock, Virginia is this month's winner and he will receive an adidas promo card signed by the 2004 US Olympic Marathon Trials Champion Alan Culpepper!

For May 2004

"How many times did Roger Bannister run a sub four minute mile?"

The answer is twice, once at Iffley Road in Oxford on 6 May, 1954 when he first broke the 4 minute mile, and again on August 7th at Empire Stadium in Vancouver, in the "Miracle Mile" race against John Landy.

25 entrants had this answer correct, and SSG Matthew Parker of the 1st Armored Division serving in Baghdad, Iraq, had his name drawn as this month's winner. Matthew receives a Diadora promo card signed by Olympic Marathon Gold Medalist and Boston Marathon Champion Gelindo Bordin!

For April 2004

Predict the winner of the 2004 Boston Marathon...

Timothy Cherigat of Kenya was the answer. He won the 108th running of the Boston Marathon in 2:10:37

Out of 55 entries we only had three winners! Chris Van Cott, of Burlington, Vermont, April Pace of Salem, Missouri and Isaiah Parramore of Missoula, Montana are the only winners and since there are only three we will make them all Grand Prize winners.

They get their choice of one of the four posters pictured to the right on this page, as well as a choice of a 2004 Boston Marathon poster signed by the artist, or one "A Boston Legacy" lithograph signed by four Boston Marathon legends, or one "Billy's Breakthrough" lithograph signed by Bill Rodgers.

The most people selected Rodgers Rop of Kenya to win the race, so we were sweating that one out...we might have had to give away a lot of stuff! Our pick to win was Rop as well, but he failed to finish.

We did pick Catherine Ndereba to win on the women's side, which she did. That's why we didn't include the women's race in our contest, Catherine was the obvious favorite and it would have been too easy.

To all our regular contest entrants, better luck next year!

We are ran this contest to celebrate Running Past's 10th Anniversary. Running Past was launched in April of 1994.

For March 2004

"Who currently holds the Men's World Record for the Half Marathon?"

43 entrants knew that Paul Tergat holds the record at 59:17, run in Milano in 1998. That's 4:31.5 per mile pace!

Liam Fayle of Elma, New York, was this month's winner, and he will receive an autograph by Bill Rodgers.

For February 2004

"Who won the Wanamaker Mile that became known as the 'Longest Mile in History'?"

A tough one. Don Gehrmann won the longest mile in history, the 1950 Wanamaker Mile. Don had raced Fred Wilt to a photo finish, so close in fact, that the finish line judges could not decide who won. The head judge gave the race to Gehrmann, but weeks later the AAU got involved and declared Wilt the winner. That decision was appealed and eleven months after the race Gehrmann was finally declared the official winner.

We had 31 correct entrants and Sean Hunter of Corvallis, Oregon, was this month's winner. Sean will receive an autograph by elite marathoner Kenneth Cheruiyot of Kenya!

For January 2004

"Who was responsible for the creation of the Modern Olympic Games?"

We started the year of with an easy question...and 55 people got it right. At a meeting of the Union of French Societies of Athletic Sports in 1894, Pierre Frédy, Baron de Coubertin, announced that he wanted to revive the Olympic Games. Later that year he founded the International Olympic Committee.

Cindy Jackson of Sarasota, Florida was selected as this month's winner, and will receive an autographed Joan Benoit Samuelson card. Congratulations!

For December 2003

"What is the oldest continuously run road race in North America?"

There are a few races that would like to lay claim to being the oldest in North America, or the world for that matter, and they are not. The Morpeth to Newcastle race in England claims to be the oldest in the world, having been first run in 1904. Sorry boys, not even close! The "Around the Bay" 30K Roadrace in Hamilton, Ontario was first run on Christmas Day, 1894 and takes top honors in North America, and possibly the world, as the oldest road race.

We had 35 correct entries and Jeff Clark of Cincinnati, Ohio is the lucky winner of an autographed promocard of Deena Drossin! Congratulations Jeff!

For November 2003

"By how many minutes did P Diddy break Oprah's record for the marathon? "

P. Diddy finished the 2003 NYC Marathon with a chip time of 4 hours, 14 minutes, 54 seconds, bettering Oprah Winfrey's marathon time of 4:29:20 by 14:26. Oprah set her mark at the 1994 Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C.

52 entrants had the correct answer and Adam Gaston of Bellevue, Washington is this month's winner. Adam receives a promo card signed by three time 3,000 m Steeplechase World Champion Moses Kiptanui!

For October 2003

"What is the longest footrace contested in the Olympics? "

The answer is, of course, the Men's 50K Racewalk, which is approximately 5 miles longer than the marathon. 52 entrants nailed this one, and Marco Milani of São Paulo, Brazil is the winner of an autographed Khalid Khannouchi poster!

For September 2003

"Who are three Boston Marathon winners who once ran for the Greater Boston Track Club? "

There are 4 possible answers to this month's question, Bill Rodgers, Alberto Salazar, Greg Meyer and Jack Fultz. 30 entrants answered correctly and the winner is Theresa Wagner of Florida, NY. Terry receives a Marla Runyan autograph, congratulations!

For August 2003

"Who was the first runner to set the world record under 10 seconds for the 100 meter dash? "

Only 19 entrants knew that Jim Hines broke the 10 second barrier in 1968. Jesse Squire of Bowling Green, Ohio was selected as this month's winner. Jesse wins a promo card signed by 2 time Olympian Cathy O'Brien.

Here's how one entrant, Raymond Goldstone, answered this month's question:

"I am reasonably sure, but not positive, that my answer to the August 2003 Trivia Question is correct; and the road to that answer brought back many memories of the politically charged Summer Olympic Games of 1968 in Mexico City.

Amongst those memories were the escalating War in Vietnam; the Democratic Convention in Chicago; the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia; the assassination of Martin Luther King; the murder of scores of university student protestors in La Plaza de las Tres Culturas at Tlatelolco in Mexico City by the Mexican army just days before the Games; Tommy Smith and John Carlos definitive gesture on the medal podium after their medal winning performances in the 200 meter race and their hasty, subsequent, involuntary deportation; the palpable tensions between IOC, USOC and OPHR; yes, even the remarkable athletic performances of the likes of Al Oerter, Bob Beamon, Dick Fosbury, Vera Cáslavská, Debby Meyer, and . . . of the man, born in Arkansas, who found his way to the 1968 Summer Games via Oakland, California and Texas Southern University, Houston, Texas, and who ran the fastest 100 meter dash ever before officially sanctioned.

"Who was the first to run under 10 seconds for the 100 meter dash?"

Answer: JIM HINES. It is my understanding that prior to the 1968 Summer Games, during the 1968 AAU Nationals at Sacramento, California, while running for the Houston Striders in a semifinal heat in the 100 meter dash, he was hand-timed at 9.9 seconds; and, thus, became the first human to run under 10 seconds for the 100 meter dash. But the mark was hand- timed. However, any doubt that may have remained after the Nationals was removed forever when, at the 1968 Summer Games, he defeated rivals Lennox Miller, Charlie Green and Mel Pender in the finals of the 100 meter dash in an electronically timed mark of 9.95: A mark considered by "officials" as faster than the hand-timed mark set in Sacramento and a mark that lasted fifteen years."

For July 2003

"On which track did Roger Bannister first run a sub four minute mile? "

42 entrants correctly named Oxford University track at Iffley Road, Oxford, England as the site of that landmark mile. Mike Mitchell of Cincinnati, Ohio is this month's winner. He receives a card autographed by Boston and NYC Marathon Champ Margaret Okayo.

For June 2003

"By running the first sub 4 minute mile, whose world record did Roger Bannister break?"

42 entrants had this one correct, it was Gunder Haegg of Sweden who held the mile record when Roger Bannister shattered it with the first sub four minute mile in 1954. Haegg had run 4:01.4 nine years earlier.

Mike Shuman of Boise, Idaho was selected as this month's winner and he receives a promo card signed by Cheri Kenah.

For May 2003

"Who is considered the father of Kenyan distance running?"

66 entrants recognized Kipchoge "Kip" Keino as the father of Kenyan distance running. Kip won the 1,500m gold medal at the 1968 Olympics and the 3,000m steeplechase gold medal at the 1972 Olympics. His success spurred generations of Kenyan athletes to follow in his footsteps.

Our winner this month, Susan Bialek of Larksville, Pennsylvania, receives a DVD of the Steve Prefontaine movie "Without Limits."

For April 2003

For April we had a special Boston Marathon edition of our monthly contest...

"Who will win the men's open division in the 2003 Boston Marathon?"

49 entrants took a shot at picking the winner, most going for the defending champ, Rodgers Rop.

Only 3 entrants correctly predicted Robert Cheruiyot as the winner. John Reinhart of White Bear Lake, Minnesota had his name drawn as the Grand Prize Winner. Congratulations John! A very impressive prediction. John won a 1997 Boston Marathon poster that we took to the Boston Marthon Expo and had as many famous runners autograph it as possible. It was signed by:

Khalid Khannouchi, Bobbi Gibb, Johnny Kelley, Grete Waitz, Greg Meyer, Amby Burfoot, Steve Jones, Todd Williams and Alan Culpepper.

Steve Rogers of South Porcupine, Ontario and Lee Stanton of Burlington, Vermont also predicted correctly and each received a Bill Rodgers "Relentless" poster.

"Who did Mary Decker Slaney collide with in the 1984 Olympic 3000 Meter Final?"

Raymond Goldstone was one of 90 people with the correct answer this month, he provided a first person account:

"On August 10, 1984, in the early evening, I was watching the race from my seat in the Los Angeles Coliseum. With approximately three laps left in the 3,000 Meter Final, Mary Decker Slaney was running in the inside lane. Her spikes "collided" with the shoeless right foot of, ZOLA BUDD.

Reaching out as she fell, Decker Slaney tried to stay upright by grabbing something, anything: She managed to grab only Zola Budd's number 151 off her back. She tried to get up, but could not. Like many others, my attention remained focused on the weeping, fallen runner; and I didn't learn that Romanian Maricica Puica had won the race until well after it was decided when I saw her final strides replayed on the giant screen at the Peristyle end of the stadium."

The winner this month is David R. Gentry of The Woodlands, Texas. He receives a card autographed by Mary Decker Slaney!

For February 2003

"Who holds the current world record for the indoor mile, and what is his record?"

51 entrants knew that Hicham El Guerrouj of Morocco currently holds the world record of 3:48:45 for the indoor mile, set on February 12, 1997, at the Flanders Sports Arena in Ghent, Belgium. Our winner this month is Scott Alexanderson of Saxtons River, Vermont. He receives an autographed promo card of Yobes Ondieki, the first person to break 27 minutes for 10K. Congrats to Scott!

For January 2003

"Who are the well known runners with the following nicknames?"

51 entrants had at least four of the names correct and David Murcko from Lodi, New Jersey had his entry drawn as this month's winner. He received a DVD of the Steve Prefontaine movie "Without Limits" for that name recognition!

For December 2002

"When Khalid Khannouchi first set the marathon world record in 1999, whose record did he break?"

When Khalid Khannouchi ran 2: 05' 42" on October 24, 1999 in Chicago he shattered the record held by Ronaldo da Costa of Brazil. Ronaldo had run 2: 06' 05" on September 20, 1998 in the Berlin Marathon.

60 people got this one right and Glenn Maziar had his name drawn as the winner. Glenn receives an autographed Khalid Khannouchi poster for his effort and luck!

For November 2002

"In what year was the last time Americans won BOTH the men's and woman's races in the NYC Marathon?"

27 entrants knew that it has been 25 years since Americans won both the mens' and womens' races in the NYC Marathon. In 1977 Bill Rodgers and Miki Gorman were the winners.

Our winner this month is Jose Fuentes of Boise, Idaho. Jose receives a promo card autographed by German Silva...Congratulations!

For October 2002

"What was the company Nike called before it was named Nike?"

The original name of Nike was Blue Ribbon Sports.

40 entrants had that answer this month and Judith Rachmani of Ramat-Gan, Israel was selected as this month's winner. Judith receives an autographed Lornah Kiplagat promo card for her trivia acumen. Congratulations!

For September 2002

"How many times has a Canadian been the men's open division Boston Marathon Champion?"

Canadian athletes have enjoyed great success in the Boston Marathon, winning the mens' open division 16 times! The Canadian record:

33 entrants got this one right and Monte Wells of Amarillo, Texas had his name drawn as this month's winner. This month Monte will receive an autographed Frank Shorter 30th Anniversary Falmouth Road Race card.

For August 2002

"Which countrywoman of Derartu Tulu has won Olympic gold in a distance event?"

40 people knew that Derartu Tulu is from Ethiopia, and Fatuma Roba also represented Ethiopia when she won the 1996 Olympic gold medal in the marathon.

Congratulations go to John Clark of Chelsea, Maine as this month's winner. John receives a card signed by double Olympic Gold medalist Derartu Tulu.

For July 2002

The record stood for 10 years and was held by Lynn Jennings...

"What US record did Deena Drossin recently break?"

The answer is the 10,000 meter record. Deena ran 30:50.32 this past May to break Lynn Jennings record by 29 second seconds.

52 entrants had this one correct and Karl O'Leary of Oneonta, NY is this month's winner. Karl receives a Deena Drossin autographed card for his effort.

For June 2002

"What are the names of all the Olympic Games where Mamo Wolde competed?"

22 fans knew that Mamo Wolde's incredible Olympic career spanned 16 years and 4 Olympic Games. He competed at Melbourne 1956, Tokyo 1964, Mexico City 1968, and Munich 1972. He won gold in the marathon in Mexico in '68.

Mike Mitchell of Cincinnati, Ohio had the luck of the draw and won a Frank Shorter autographed card as this month's winner. Congratulations Mike!

For May 2002

"Who stopped competing for six years during his prime, yet is one of the greatest marathoners in history?"

Only 13 entrants had this answer....Clarence DeMar, the 1911 Boston Marathon Champion, stopped competing for six years due to his doctor's advice. The doctor discovered DeMar had a heart murmur and recommended he stopped running. He returned to competition in 1917 and would win Boston six more times.

Bill Knipmeyer of Centennial, Colorado was selected as this month's winner and he receives a promo card signed by former 5K World Record holder David Moorcroft.

For April 2002

We ran a special contest for April...

"Who will win the men's race at the 2002 Boston Marathon?"

Our trivia contest entrants knew the answer!

Rodgers Rop received the most votes as the favorite to win in our Boston Marathon Edition Trivia Contest.

All five entrants who selected Rodgers Rop received an autographed copy of Bobbi Gibb's book "To Boston With Love".
The winners are:

Dan Giblin of Rochester, NY
Sherry Watts of London, Ontario
Michael Knox of Terrytown, LA
Brian Schafer of Allentown, PA
Glenn Reigelman of O'fallon, IL

Congratulations to all!

For March 2002

"Who is known as the father of American ultra-distance running?"

32 entrants correctly named Ted Corbitt as the driving force and founding father of American ultra-distance running. David Gentry is this month's winner. Dave receives a card autographed by the palindromic Anuta Catuna.

For February 2002

Who wrote the following?

"Having been speed trained on the track at Georgetown, the 5:20 pace I set out on was very easy to maintain and I was confident the heat would get those who went out hard.

I don't love the heat but I respect rather than fear it. As such it doesn't effect me anymore than it should.

I took the lead at 18 miles and never saw anyone after that. The photographers on the press truck were guessing my name because my number washed off..."

28 sharp-eyed entrants recognized Georgetown graduate Jack Fultz as the writer of the above account of the 1976 Boston Marathon.

Angie Pontanini of South Elgin, Illinios had her name drawn as this month's winner. Angie wins an autographed Bill Toomey card for her effort.

For January 2002

"Which country has set the most world records for the men's marathon?"

The answer is Great Britain which had it's native sons set the men's marathon world record 8 times:

2:42:31	Henry Barrett	May 26, 1909
2:38:17	Harry Green	May 12, 1913
2:20:43	Jim Peters	June 14, 1952
2:18:41	Jim Peters	June 13, 1953
2:18:35	Jim Peters	October 4, 1953
2:17:40	Jim Peters	June 26, 1954
2:13:55	Basil Heatley	June 13, 1964
2:08:05	Steve Jones	October 21, 1984

The US was second with 6 world records. 27 entrants answered correctly and Robert Zaiger of New York City was selected as this month's winner.

Robert receives a card signed by triple Olympic Gold Medalist Peter Snell.