1980 in marathon running 1980 in marathon running This page lists the World Best Year Performances in the year 1980 in the Marathon for both men and women. One of the main events during this season were the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, Soviet Union, where the final of the men's competition was held on Friday August 1, 1980. The competition had an entrylist of 76 competitors, with 53 runners actually finishing the race. Norway's Grete Waitz clocked 2:25:41 winning the New York City Marathon on October 26, 1980, but her time was disputed and therefore not recognized as a world record because remeasurements
Kyiv Half Marathon of participants reached 11000 people(3595 participated in half marathon race) from 52 countries. 8th Nova Poshta Kyiv Half Marathon became the first running event in Ukraine to receive the Bronze Label from the world organization IAAF. Key: Kyiv Half Marathon The Kyiv Half Marathon or Nova Poshta Kyiv Half Marathon is an annual road running event over the half marathon distance which is held in April on the streets of Kyiv, Ukraine since 2011. In 2015 Kyiv half marathon became a full member of the AIMS. It carries IAAF Bronze Label Road Race status. Part of the Run Ukraine Running