400 Pound Runner Completes L.A. Marathon
Former sumo wrestler Kelly Gneiting completed the 2011 L.A. Marathon in 9:48:52. Gneiting jogged and walked the 26.2 miles of this years LA marathon despite blistered feet caused by rain and despite doubts he would make it. It wasnt an easy challenge but Gneiting improved his marathon time which he set in 2008 finishing in 11:48:16 – 2 hours faster.
The race was won by Ethiopian Markos Geneti in a race record 2:05:35 taking two minutes off the old record.
The women’s race was also won by an Ethiopian – Buzunesh Deba who won in 2:26:34.
Race website: LA Marathon
