Almgren wins NYC marathon debut in 2:06:01
Andreas Almgren won New York on his first try at 26.2, and for the first time since the World Marathon Majors formed in 2006, no Kenyan or Ethiopian man made the podium.
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Races and results
Almgren wins New York in 2:06:01 on marathon debut
Andreas Almgren won the New York City Marathon in 2:06:01 in his debut, a 4:25 26th mile dropping Yemaneberhan Crippa (2:06:14). Jess McClain was second among the women in 2:24:42, the first American on the NYC podium since 2018. Jonathan Gault says no Kenyans or Ethiopians made the men's podium, a first since 2006.
There was a point earlier in my career where it was all about making the podiums and teams at all costs.
Molke and Jackson win a stormy Javelina 100 Mile
Rob Molke won the Javelina 100 Mile in 12:11:30, catching Noah Dusseau inside the final 10 miles, while Heather Jackson defended her title in 13:48:29. Jackson ran down the UK's Carla Molinaro in the last few miles and won by less than a minute.