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NEWS ABOUT: New York City Marathon

New York City Marathon stories: 6 news summaries

NYC Marathon Winner Not American Enough for Some

Eritrean-born Meb Keflezighi's victory sparks dispute

Nov 3, 09 8:24 AM CST
(Newser) - On Sunday Meb Keflezighi became the first American since 1982 to win the New York City Marathon...according to some. Keflezighi, an American citizen who arrived from the East African country of Eritrea at age 12, had barely crossed the finish line before a debate erupted on how American he... More »

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 American Wins NYC Marathon 

First since '82; Ethiopia's Tulu captures women's division

Nov 1, 09 12:54 PM CST
(AP) - Meb Keflezighi became the first American man to win the New York City Marathon since 1982 today. Derartu Tulu of Ethiopia won the women's race, with two-time defending champ Paula Radcliffe falling back to fourth then grabbing her left leg in pain after finishing. Wearing "USA" on his chest,... More »

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Kenyan Lel Claims Second
NYC Marathon

Emerges from crowded men's pack; Radcliffe of UK is women's winner

Nov 4, 07 2:32 PM CST
(Newser) - Martin Lel of Kenya narrowly beat out Abderrahim Goumri of Morocco to take first place in this year's New York City Men's Marathon. This was Lel's second NY victory, having also won in 2003. Lel and Goumri also battled to the finish in this year's London Marathon, when Lel beat... More »

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Marathon Mom Ran Through Pregnancy

British distance runner Radcliffe kept training with baby onboard

Nov 3, 07 8:01 PM CDT
(Newser) - Paula Radcliffe, holder of the best women’s marathon time ever, will run the New York City Marathon Thursday, her first since giving birth last year. But pregnancy never slowed down Radcliffe, who kept running up until the day before her daughter was born. “As far as I know,... More »

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US Marathon Runner Dies in Olympic Trials

Ryan Shay collapsed
5 miles into the race

Nov 3, 07 1:26 PM CDT
(Newser) - Four-time US long-distance champion Ryan Shay died today during Olympic marathon trials in New York City, the AP reports. Shay, 28, collapsed about 5 miles into the 26.2-mile race and could not be revived. The cause of death remains unclear. “It cuts a knife through everybody's hearts,”... More »

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Ignoring the iPod Race Ban

Rules say no to portable audio, but many will still plug in and tune out

Nov 1, 07 1:12 PM CDT
(Newser) - Running purists have applauded a ruling from USA Track & Field restricting portable audio devices during races. Other competitors say music motivates them, which is why you'll still see plenty of iPods and headphones during Sunday's New York City Marathon, reports The New York Times. "If they want to... More »

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