Stunning photo finish at NYC Marathon
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Benson Kipruto edged Alexander Mutiso in the closest finish in the history of the event, which also saw Hellen Obiri set a women’s course record.
Marathoning has transformed from an elite activity, done only by the most passionate of amateurs, into a mass-participation event. A decade ago around 80,000 people entered the lottery for the chance to run the NYC marathon. This year over 200,000 did. As interest has grown, so too have mile times.
NEW YORK (WABC) -- This time of year is considered the racing season for people who run - from Thanksgiving Day 5K's to the New York City Marathon. Eyewitness News reporter Kristin Thorne met with an exercise physiologist at NYU Langone Sports Performance ...
Before he was Hal Wilkerson and Walter White, Bryan Cranston ran two respectable New York City Marathons. In 1985, at 29 years old, he ran a 3:20 and then slowed a little the following year with a 3:41. (We all start to slow down in our 30s, right?)