The other event area where my World Rankings are worth posting right now is the marathon. My season begins immediately after the New York City marathon (as it closes out the year for the World Marathon Majors series).
Note that some big races have taken place, but the true Majors have not.
MEN
1. Duncan Kibet, KEN, 180
2. James Kwambai, KEN, 168
3. Patrick Makau, KEN, 151
4. Abel Kirui, KEN, 148
5. Tsegay Kebede, ETH, 128
6. Vincent Kipruto, KEN, 116
7. Haile Gebrselassie, ETH, 108
8. Deriba Merga, ETH, 96
9. Bazu Worka, ETH, 92
10. David Kiyeng, KEN, 80
The first four all ran in last weekend's blazing Rotterdam race; fifth and sixth won in Fukuoka and Paris, respectively.
WOMEN
1. Yoko Shibui, JPN, 114
2. Yoshimi Ozaki, JPN, 104
3. Mizuho Nasukawa, JPN, 100
4. Mara Yamauchi, GBR, 92
5. Yuri Kano, JPN, 90
6. Aselefech Mergia, ETH, 88
7. Atsede Baysa, ETH, 74
8. Nailya Yulmanova, RUS, 72
9. Yukiko Akaba, JPN, 60
10. Ashu Kasim, ETH, 59
The heavy Japanese representation reflects the fact that the biggest women's races so far have all taken place in Japan.
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