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     • Having previously prevailed on the rolling road from Hopkinton to Boston in 2000 (2:26:11) - making her the first Kenyan woman to win in Boston - 2001 (2:23:53) and 2004 (2:24:27), Ndereba took her tally of triumphs in World Marathon Majors to six.
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   How many marathons did Ndereba win?

   • Between 2003 and 2008, Ndereba finished in the top two in five successive global championship marathons. She claimed gold at the World Championships in Paris in 2003 and in Osaka in 2007, taking silver behind the victorious Radcliffe in Helsinki in 2005.

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   How many Olympic gold medals did Ndereba win?

   • At her peak, Ndereba became a dominant force in both city marathons and championship races. She was a two-time world champion (in 2003 and 2007). However, the elusive Olympic gold proved to be a challenge. She finished with silver medals in Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008. Despite the silver medals, it's her second-place finish in Beijing that remains etched in her memory.

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   Who won the 2001 Chicago Marathon with what time?

   • Catherine Ndereba won the 2001 Chicago Marathon in 2:18:47. This was 59 seconds faster than the previous world record held by Naoko Takahashi, who had won the Berlin Marathon just seven days earlier. Ndereba made her marathon debut in April 1999 in Boston after years of frustration in track and cross country.

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   Who was the first Kenyan woman to win a marathon?

   • Having previously prevailed on the rolling road from Hopkinton to Boston in 2000 (2:26:11) – making her the first Kenyan woman to win in Boston – 2001 (2:23:53) and 2004 (2:24:27), Ndereba took her tally of triumphs in World Marathon Majors to six. Her other two successes came in Chicago, in 2000 and 2001, the latter in world record time.

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   Who beat Ethiopian Alemu & Ndereba?

   • By the top of the climb, the Ethiopian Alemu had been caught by Ndereba, the Kenyan with the reputation for always finishing her marathons formidably strong. Alemu held on for the next mile but consecutive miles of 5:24, 5:23 and 5:19 gave Ndereba the cushion to take her to victory by almost two minutes.

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   How did Ndereba beat Alemu?

   • Alemu held on for the next mile but consecutive miles of 5:24, 5:23 and 5:19 gave Ndereba the cushion to take her to victory by almost two minutes. After crossing the finish line in 2:25:13, Ndereba dropped to her knees in silent prayer.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Catherine_NderebaCatherine Ndereba - Wikipedia

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   Ndereba has twice won the marathon at the World Championships in Athletics and won silver medals at the Summer Olympic Games in 2004 and 2008, becoming Kenya's first female multi-medalist. She is also a four-time winner of the Boston Marathon and a two-time winner of the Chicago Marathon.

4. worldathletics.org › news › featureNdereba and Okayo – the marathon greats who blazed a trail ...

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   Apr 16, 2023 · Between 2003 and 2008, Ndereba finished in the top two in five successive global championship marathons. She claimed gold at the World Championships in Paris in 2003 and in Osaka in 2007, taking silver behind the victorious Radcliffe in Helsinki in 2005.

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5. www.pulsesports.co.ke › athletics › storyCatherine Ndereba: The marathon great who opened the door for ...

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   Jul 11, 2024 · Ndereba was known for her prowess in marathon, and she ruled the roads between 2003 and 2008. The 51-year-old won two World Championships titles, claiming top honours in 2003 in Paris and in 2007 in Osaka.

6. www.runnersworld.com › advanced › a20799234Racing: Behind Catherine's Greatness | Runner's World

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   Oct 8, 2009 · By one count, she has amassed 122 track, road, and cross country victories in her 15-year international career, including eight wins in major international marathons. She was the first woman in...

7. www.runnersworld.com › races-places › a20798224A Brief Chat With Catherine Ndereba | Runner's World

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   Oct 31, 2008 · She has won the Chicago Marathon twice and the Boston Marathon four times. In New York City, Ndereba was second in 1999 and 2003, third in 2006, and fifth in 2007. She won this summer's NYC...

8. www.runnersworld.com › races-places › a20791465A Brief Chat With Catherine Ndereba | Runner's World

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   Nov 2, 2007 · One feather is missing from a cupboard including an Olympic medal, a world record, and world championship titles, and that is a Big Apple win.

9. nation.africa › kenya › sportsThe making of Catherine Ndereba: an athlete of rare ... - Nation

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   May 30, 2021 · In winning the 2001 Chicago Marathon in 2:18:47, Ndereba shaved 59 seconds off the previous world record held by Japan’s Naoko Takahashi following her victory in Berlin just seven days earlier. It was a moment of reckoning for Ndereba who only made her marathon debut in April 1999 in Boston after years of frustration in track and cross country.