Unknown Japanese amateur runs 2:08, beats Felix Limo, Salim Kipsang, Yemane Tsegay

http://japanrunningnews.blogspot.com/2011/02/mekonnen-wins-tokyo-marathon-amateur.html

This is a really cool story. An unsponsored and almost unknown Japanese government worker ran a 2:08:37 at the Tokyo Marathon to finish 3rd and beat a bunch of top level Kenyan and Ethiopian runners who had received large appearance fees. The guy was in so much pain for the last few km that he was running with his eyes shut and almost missed a couple turns. Upon finishing, he passed out and had to be taken away in a wheelchair. Pretty inspiring run.