Posts tagged with: linet masai

Spikes mag meets the Masai's

Posted in Dishing the Dirt by Matt Ward on Sat 24 Jan '09

The Masai’s are one of the most feared family units in the world of endurance. spikesmag.com hooked up with them in Bushy Park, Teddington to discover the secrets of their success. Read more…
Kenya look to erase the 'nightmare'

Posted in Dishing the Dirt by Matt Ward on Wed 14 Jan '09

The 2008 world XC champs won’t be fondly remembered by the Keynans. With rivals Ethiopia taking all four titles, there was any element of soul searching like never before within the camp. Read more…
Masai supreme

Posted in At the Races by Matt Ward on Sat 10 Jan '09

Yet another African star came of age today at the women’s Great North Winter Run international cross country in Edinburgh. Linet Masai majestically negotiated the Scottish terrain and the classy international field to romp home a convincing winner. The 19 year old never looked in trouble as she waited until the second big lap to make her move for a very comfy win. Read more…
Steph opens her 2009 account

Posted in At the Races by Matt Ward on Sun 04 Jan '09

Steph Twell is now officially a senior – and it’s taken her all of 3 days of the new year to make her mark. As the cold winds blow across Europe another busy weekend of XC action has taken place with some of the world’s top racers racing in Northern Ireland and Spain in preparation for this weekends up-coming big one in Edinburgh. Read more…

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