This year’s race did not disappoint! NYCMarathon TCSNYCMarathon
On Sunday, more than 50,000 runners took to the streets throughout the five boroughs of New York City to celebrate the 49th edition of theThe 2019 edition of the race did not disappoint, with a debut marathon win, back-to-back victories, and high-level performances by up-and-coming stars.Joyciline Jepkosgei Wins in Debut Marathon
Kenya’s Joyciline Jepkosgei won the women’s race at NYC in her marathon debut with a time of 2:22:38. The 25-year-old finished 54 seconds ahead of race favorite Mary Keitany, who was hoping for her fifth NYC victory. Ruti Aga of Ethiopia was third. Desiree Linden was the top American with her sixth place finish in a time of 2:26:46—the fourth fastest time ever run by an American woman on the course. Kellyn Taylor finished seventh.In a race that featured a conservative first 20 miles, Geoffrey Kamworor of Kenya used his shorter-race prowess to finish fast and win in 2:08:13. Kamworor, the world record-holder in the half marathon, blitzed a final 10K of 29:14 to beat fellow Kenyan Albert Korir by 23 seconds.
Olympian Jared Ward, sixth in 2:10:45, was the first American finisher, as he was last year. Abdi Abdirahman, ninth in 2:11:34 at age 42, and Connor McMillan, tenth in 2:12:07, also placed in the top 10. McMillan’s time was a personal best by more than 11 minutes., Sara Hall dropped out of the New York City Marathon at mile 18.
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