Press Release - Chicago Marathon - 10/8/08

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

             Universal Sports to Provide LIVE Multiplatform
            Coverage of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon 

      Network also to feature LIVE webcast of IAAF World Half Marathon 
                   Championships from Rio on Oct. 12

Universal Sports will provide LIVE coverage of the Bank of America Chicago 
Marathon on Sunday, October 12 at 9 a.m. ET. Fans worldwide can tune-in to 
UniversalSports.com and Universal Sports TV where presenting title sponsor 
Bank of America and associate sponsor MarathonGuide.com will bring together 
the world's top marathon runners to compete head-to-head in this coveted 
race. In addition, Universal Sports will also offer an exclusive webcast of 
the IAAF World Half Marathon Championships from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 
beginning at 7:45 a.m. ET. 

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon attracts elite athletes from all over 
the world to run a 26.2-mile route known to be one of the fastest courses 
in the five marathon majors. Ethiopian favorite Berhane Adere, two-time 
women's champion, will attempt to win her third race in a row, setting a 
new world record. Defending Kenyan champion Patrick Ivuti along with 
compatriots William Kipsang and Emmanuel Mutai are also slated to compete. 

Running enthusiasts can visit the marathon section on UniversalSports.com 
for breaking news, video highlights, special features, photo galleries and 
more. Universal Sports will also feature "Marathon Madness," a bonus 
section with extra marathon news and coverage. 

Please note the Bank of America Chicago Marathon webcast will be available 
worldwide, except for the Chicago area as NBC5 is providing local live web 
and broadcast coverage.

WHAT:       Bank of America Chicago Marathon           9:00 a.m. ET
            7:00 p.m. ET (repeat - TV only)

            IAAF World Half Marathon Championships 	   7:45 a.m. ET
WHEN:       Sunday, Oct. 12

ONLINE:     www.UniversalSports.com 

TV:         Universal Sports Television Network*

*Visit UniversalSports.com for availability of the Universal Sports Network 
in local TV markets

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