At the 130th Boston Marathon, Tiidrek Nurme achieved a significant milestone by setting a new Estonian record. The experienced runner, who marked his 40th birthday in November, completed the marathon distance of 42.195 km in a time of 2:17.22. This performance allowed Nurme to secure the Estonian record for the M40 age category, surpassing the previous record held by Pavel Loskutov, which stood at 2:21.36. While the absolute record time remains with Loskutov (set in 2002), Nurme’s achievement marks a notable accomplishment for Estonian distance running. His personal best time remains 2:10.02, which placed him second in the overall standings at the event. Nurme indicated that his preparation for the race was extensive, involving training sessions held from December across various locations, including Kenya, Estonia, and Colorado Springs. The setting of this new national record highlights Nurme’s dedication to his sport. His participation in the prestigious Boston Marathon reaffirmed his status as a leading runner in Estonia. The time achieved by Nurme solidifies his standing among the top Estonian marathon runners, demonstrating consistent performance at elite international levels. Topics: #nurme #eesti #sai Post navigation Elekter otsustas täna rahakotile vahelduseks halastada Hoiatus!
At the 130th Boston Marathon, Tiidrek Nurme achieved a significant milestone by setting a new Estonian record. The experienced runner completed the marathon distance of 42.195 km in a time of 2:17:22. Reply