BERLIN -- A German marathon runner who was criticized for holding hands with her twin sister as they crossed the Rio Olympics finish line -- far behind the leaders -- celebrated a belated victory in her home country Thursday.Organizers declared Anna Hahner the winner of the Hannover marathon after Kenyas Edinah Jerotich Kwambai was penalized for using an excessive dose of asthma medication and stripped of her first place in the April event.Its a special coincidence that the news comes now. In the week after the Olympic marathon, Hahner said in a statement emailed to The Associated Press.German officials had accused Hahner and her sister Lisa of being unsportsmanlike in Rio, where they came in 81st and 82nd.The Hahner twins didnt deserve any Olympic laurels for their performance, the head of the German Athletics Federation, Thomas Kurschilgen, said after Sundays race. It seemed as if they were performing at a fun run and not at an Olympic competition.Anna Hahner dismissed suggestions that the twins hadnt given their best in Rio.(They said) we shouldnt have reached out to each other on the final 95 meters (104 yards) but should have sprinted through the finish line and not dropped a tenth of a second for this unique moment, she said. But we did reach out to each other instead of elbowing each other out of the way. (...) We didnt think but acted on our feelings.Hahner blamed her poor finishing time of 2 hours, 45 minutes and 32 seconds -- 15 minutes slower than her personal best -- on the tough conditions in Rio, saying the Olympic race was one of my toughest physical experiences.The 26-year-old expressed frustration at having won the Hannover race in bed.I didnt have a chance to celebrate reaching the finish first, she said. In Rio, I celebrated the final meters. For me it was a victory over myself in a marathon that demanded everything from my body.Cleveland Indians Gear . Collaros, 25, was solid last season, posting a 5-2 record as the starter while incumbent Ricky Ray was injured. Collaros also started Torontos 23-20 regular-season finale loss to Montreal — Ray didnt dress because the Argos had already clinched first in the East Division — but was one of three quarterbacks to play that day. Phil Maton Indians Jersey . Once again Jordan Cieciwa (@FitCityJordan) and I (@LynchOnSports) go head to head in our picks. Last weekend at UFC Fight Night 32 my #TeamLynch got the best of #TeamJC by a score of 9-6. Let us know which side youre on for UFC 167 use the hashtag #TeamLynch or #TeamJC on Twitter. https://www.cheapindiansonline.com/908u-james-karinchak-jersey-indians.html .com) - Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Roger Federer were easy first-round winners Tuesday at the Australian Open. Bob Lemon Jersey . The 43-year-old closer, in his 19th and final big league season, has said hed like to play the outfield. Yankees manager Joe Girardi says hes thinking about allowing Rivera to do it this weekend, when the Yankees finish their season with a three-game series at the Houston Astros. Oscar Mercado Jersey .Y. -- Injured Buffalo Sabres forward Marcus Foligno did not practice with the team Monday and head coach Ron Rolston said its unlikely hell play in Wednesdays season opener in Detroit.Michael Schumachers family has launched a non-profit initiative called Keep Fighting.The initiative has been launched along with a new Twitter account, set up for the wonderful fans of the seven-time world champion. Launched via website keepfighting.ms, the initiative wants to spread the positive enery shown by his supporters since he suffered a serious head injury in a skiing accident in December 2013, from which he is still recovering.The website states: Keep Fighting hopes to unite everybody inspired by Michael Schumacher to believe they should keep fighting and never give up. Michael Schumacher is considered by many to be the best driver ever in Formula 1. His achievements on the racing track are undoubtedly unique, but he is also acknowledged by his achievements off the track.Michaels strong will, his loyalty to the ones close to him, his honest attitude towards his goals and convictions and his strict readiness to help others are an inspiration to many people around the world since many years.dddddddddddd. The Schumacher family and #TeamMichael invite you to join the Keep Fighting Community and welcome your involvement in this initiative. Keep Fighting aims to spread the positive energy that supporters of Michael have expressed to him over the years.The intiative lists its activities as including the Michael Schumacher exhibition in Marburg, the Champions for Charity football match and the Michael Schumacher Private Collection exhibit at Motorworld Cologne (which is in the planning stage). ' ' '