Aliphine and Kellyn

[RoyalShock]

Is it official?

Yes. She has a DNF next to her name now. Sad.

This is one event that she could still have another shot. There were two runners over age 40 in the field.

[1972Shocker]

i guess it's "Go Molly" now.

[flyingMoose]

Seidel and seven others in the lead pack at 31K.

[1972Shocker]

This is one event that she could still have another shot. There were two runners over age 40 in the field.

i was thinking the same thing. But you couldn't blame her if she did decide hang up the Nike's before then.

[flyingMoose]

Now Seidel and four at 35K. Only 7K+ to the finish.

Seidel and three at the 36K mark.

Seidel and one other being dropped at 37.5. Can she pull back a spot to medal?

[RoyalShock]

She's starting to fall off. If she can just keep with the Israeli and be in position for bronze.

[flyingMoose]

And the Israeli drops out!

Seidel has a great chance at bronze. 3K to go.

[RoyalShock]

And the Israeli drops out!

Seidel has a great chance at bronze. 3K to go.

31 seconds ahead of 4th, so she just has to finish at her pace at this point.

[1972Shocker]

Congrats to Molly Seidel. Very impressive for only her 3rd marathon. Very challenging conditions.

[flyingMoose]

Seidel gets the Bronze. 0:26 behind the Gold and 0:10 behind the Silver, two Kenyans.

Kipyego is 17th.

[1972Shocker]

Molly just turned 27 last month. So she is could easily have 2 more shots at olympic gold. But the Kenyans will be difficult to dethrone.

It will be interesting to see if Aliphine wants to give it another go hopefully at the top of her game.

[flyingMoose]

Molly ...

I love the post-race interview remark: "I just thought I would stick my nose in where it didn't belong and see what happens."