5km Carlsbad, Germany:

1 Meseret Defar (Eth) 14'46 WR

2 Isabella Ochichi (Ken) 14'53

3 Sentayehu Ejigu (Eth) 15'17

Defar sets the world record in her fourth participation in Carlsbad. It's always a fast race here; last year Dibaba already tied the record. Earlier this season, Defar already won the 3000m indoor world title.

 

Bupa Great Ireland Run: Meselech Melkamu (Eth)

Barcelona: Belaynesh Fekadu (Eth)

Crescent City Classic: Isabella Ochichi (Ken)

Charleston: Sally Barsosio (Ken)

marathon Hamburg: Robe Tola (Eth) 2h24:35

marathon Boston: Rita Jeptoo (Ken) 2h23:38

marathon Rotterdam: Mindaye Gishu (Eth) 2h28:30

 

10.000m Antalya, Turkey, European Cup: Elvan Abeylegesse (Tur) 30:21 

 

half marathon Monterey, Mex: Magdalena Mukunzy 71:27