Flash Report: Rebecca Finishes Second and is the Top American at Falmouth

Rebecca improved on her 10th-place finish from last year to earn runner-up honors in the world-class field at the 2009 CIGNA Falmouth Road Race. Her performance continues her strong summer which includes, a fifth-place finish and top American honors at Beach to Beacon and a solid European Tour. It is the second race in a row she finished as the top American. More to follow later as information is available.

Updates

Race recap from the Cape Cod Times

Rebecca’s time was a 35-second improvement from 2008. (37:49-37:14).

Rebecca talks about Beach to Beacon with Kimbia Athletics

Rebecca, Simon Bairu, and Boaz Cheboiywo talk about their performances at Beach to Beacon.

Rebecca races tomorrow (Aug. 9th) in the CIGNA Falmouth Road Race and is a member of the world-class field they continue to assemble year after year. She will be looking to improve upon her 10th-place finish from last year.

2008 Top Ten
Bib #	Name	Age	Gender	City	State	Time	Place	Age Group Finish	Overall Finish
F126	Edith Masai	41	F	Kenya		00:37:02	1	1	34
F17	Lyudmila Biktasheva	34	F	Russia		00:37:05	2	1	35
F7	Angelina Mutuku	25	F	Kenya		00:37:07	3	2	36
F22	Mamitu Daska	24	F	Ethiopia		00:37:15	4	3	39
F25	Renee Metivier Baillie	26	F	Flagstaff	AZ	00:37:30	5	4	42
F5	Amy Rudolph	34	F	Providence	RI	00:37:34	6	5	44
F10	Aziza Ayilu	22	F	Ethiopia		00:37:36	7	6	46
F12	Jane Gakunyi	29	F	Kenya		00:37:40	8	7	47
F11	Elva Dryer	36	F	Gunnison	CO	00:37:45	9	8	49
F20	Rebecca Donaghue	32	F	State College	PA	00:37:49	10	9	50