On the women's side, meanwhile, Kenya's Joyciline Jepkosgei defeated her countrywoman and defending champion Mary Keitany with a time of 2:22:38, missing a course record by seven seconds. Jepkosgei was dominant, beating Keitany (2:23:32) by nearly a minute.
In her marathon debut, with the second fastest time ever by a woman in the open division, Joyciline Jepkosgei 🇰🇪 is your 2019 #TCSNYCMarathon champion! pic.twitter.com/d7vZD1Q8Cy
Beating Keitany was no small feat—she was not only the defending champion, but hadalso wonfour of the past five events. Jepkosgei, meanwhile, was running her first marathon.
Not too shabby for a debut.
As for Americans in the race, Jared Ward (2:10:45) was the top United States finisher among the men, coming in sixth, while Des Linden (2:26:49)also finished in sixth for the women. It was Linden who set a blistering pace for the women, leaving only herself, Keitany, Jepkosgei, Ruti Aga and Mary Ngugi in contention at the 12-mile mark.
She couldn't keep that pace going, however, and was reeled in by Jepkosgei.
On the men's side, defending champion Lelisa Desisadropped outafter just seven miles, opening up the race to Kamworor.
The race also featured a number of notable athletes and celebrities participating, including former NFL players Tiki Barber and Jason Sehorn, actors Uzo Aduba, Luke Kirby, Joanne Tucker, Good Morning America's Amy Robach and Broadway star Christy Altomare.
"Running is an individual sport but it is a collective activity," Barber said on Friday, per ABC7NY.com. "You encourage everyone around you. If someone is struggling, you encourage them along. Again—none of us is winning—it's the guys out front, so it's just finish."
New York Marathon 2019: Top Celebrities Expected to Race in NYC
Nov 3, 2019
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 04: Ultra runner and water campaigner, Mina Guli runs the New York Marathon, during the #RunningDry Expedition on November 4, 2018 in New York, NY. The challenge started with the New York City marathon and will end on the 11th February. (Photo by Kelvin Trautman / Welcome to Frank via Getty Images)
The 2019 New York Marathon takes place on Sunday and will see plenty of top celebrities join some of the world's best athletes in making their way around the 26.2-mile route.
Many of the famous faces are not just out to showcase their athletic ability, but also to use the marathon to raise money for charities and draw awareness to causes close to their hearts.
Here are some of the top stars to look out for during Sunday's event in the Big Apple.
Uzo Aduba, Actress
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 26: Uzo Aduba speaks onstage during Global Citizen Presents Global Goal Live: The Possible Dream at St. Ann’s Warehouse on September 26, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Global Citizen)
Uzo Aduba is no stranger to marathons and the Orange is the New Black star will lace up her running shoes on Sunday for a third time.
The 38-year-old completed the New York Marathon in 2013 and the Boston Marathon two years later, and talked about her experiences in July when she appeared on Live with Kelly and Ryan:
Aduba completed the Boston Marathon in an impressive time of five hours and three minutes and said competing in the race felt "like the right thing to do," per People.
The actress will be supporting the charity Stand Up to Cancer, a fund-raising organisation that aims to increase progress in life-saving cancer research.
Tyler Cameron, Star of The Bachelorette
US TV personality Tyler Cameron attends the Grand Opening of the Guitar Hotel expansion at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, in Hollywood, Florida, October 24, 2019. (Photo by Zak BENNETT / AFP) (Photo by ZAK BENNETT/AFP via Getty Images)
Tyler Cameron is running the New York Marathon in support of ABC Food Tours. The company aims to feed and educate kids in underserved communities.
The 26-year-old played college football for four years at Wake Forest, Florida Atlantic University and the Baltimore Ravens, which should stand him in good stead.
Cameron warmed up for Sunday's big event by running the Chicago Marathon in October and finished in a time of four hours and 45 minutes, according to Michele Corriston at People.
The reality star has told Jay Willis at GQ that his passion for running was sparked when his father suffered an illness, and he is hopeful of competing Sunday's marathon in under four hours.
Ryan Briscoe, Racing driver
LAKEVILLE, CT- JUL 20: Richard Westbrook, of Great Britain, L, and Ryan Briscoe, of Australia, celebrate in victory lane after winning the Northeast Grand Prix, IMSA WeatherTech Series Race, July 20, 2019. (Photo by Brian Cleary/Getty Images)
Ryan Briscoe is no stranger to racing, having driven in IndyCar for a decade before moving on to the American Le Mans Series, but will not be the fastest man on Sunday.
The Australian-born driver has spent the last four seasons on the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship circuit but revealed his intention to run in New York back in May:
Briscoe has spoken about his motivation to run the race after watching the New York Marathon two years ago, per Martin Rogers at Fox Sports:
"That sense of pride of having finished it, of knowing it's the culmination of all these months of preparation, of having reached something you didn’t know you could do, while having all these incredible strangers cheering you on. When I got a taste of it, that was it. I had to do it … or at least try."
Briscoe will be supporting the NYRR Team for Kids, which aims to bring fitness programs and free running to students across America.
Kikkan Randall, Olympic skier
FALUN, SWEDEN - MARCH 18: Kikkan Randal of USA after Ladies 10.0 km Pursuit Free at Lugnet Stadium on March 18, 2018 in Falun, Sweden. (Photo by Trond Tandberg/Getty Images)
Kikkan Randall claimed gold at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang but was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer just three months later.
The five-time Olympian underwent surgery and chemotherapy and will run the New York Marathon just a year after her treatment:
Randall told Nick Zaccardi at NBC Sports that she is "pretty confident I'm cancer-free" and spoke about her motivation to take part in the marathon.
"It's my way to celebrate what I can do, being grateful that my treatment has gone so well and in tribute to those who fought hard and did everything they could but ultimately didn't get the positive outcome like I've had."
The American is hoping to finish in under three hours and will be running in support of Norwegian organisation AKTIV Against Cancer.
Marine Corps Marathon 2019 Results: Men's and Women's Top Finishers
Oct 27, 2019
Jordan Tropf of Silver Spring crosses the finish line in the first place men's the 44th Marine Corps Marathon, Arlington, Va. Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Jordan Tropf and Brittany Charboneau took home the men's and women's divisions, respectively, at the 2019 Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday.
Tropf, 27, finished with a time of 2:27:43. He previously won the Big Sur Marathon in May and overcame wet conditions Sunday.
"It's always been a dream to win this race," Tropf said, per Ryan McFadden of the Washington Post. "I've had this race on my radar all fall. I love being out here and to get the chance to come in first is real special."
Adam Stokes (2:28:59) of the United Kingdom came in second, and Matt O'Neil (2:31:30) of Virginia came in third. Tropf said he didn't mind running in the elements.
"I absolutely loved the rain and temperature," Tropf said. "Most of my training has been in 100 degrees [weather] and it's humid. Having the rain really worked to my advantage. The thing that really slowed me down was the wind at different points."
Charboneau finished with a time of 2:44:47, putting her nearly four minutes ahead of second-place Margarita Quintero (2:48:22). Selvi Rajagopal (2:50:42) came in third place.
"You can't be upset about winning a marathon," Charboneau said. "But it was definitely a tough day, and I'm pumped."
Charboneau said the most difficult part of the course wasn't the elements but the dead spots away from the fans, who came out in a smaller crowd because of the elements.
Marine Corps Marathon 2019: Route, Course Map, Times, Event Details
Oct 26, 2019
An M2A1 Howitzer will go off, and the runners will begin racing from the Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery to the Marine Corps War Memorial on Sunday for the 44th Marine Corps Marathon.
The race will be one of numerous events taking place, with the 26.2-mile marathon attracting many of the thousands of participants and spectators who will be in attendance. The marathon is the largest in the world that doesn't award prize money. Instead, this race is The People's Marathon, taking runners through a great course around Washington, D.C., and Arlington, Virginia.
There will be runners from all 50 states and more than 60 countries in this year's marathon field.
Road closures: Many roads will be affected because of the races, with some closing as early as 3 a.m. and not reopening until 5 p.m. The full list of closures can be found on the event's official website.
In addition to the Marine Corps Marathon, there will also be 10K and 50K races taking place. Those participating in the 50K race, which is 31.25 miles, will start at 7:30 a.m. and will encompass the entire Marine Corps Marathon course and more.
When the Marine Corps Marathon begins, not only will the cannon signal the start of the race, but there will be the color guard, a playing of the national anthem, special guests and flags from all the countries represented in the race field.
In the afternoon, there will be an awards ceremony for each race and a finish festival at the Marine Corps War Memorial, which will feature live musical performances.
Last year's Marine Corps Marathon winner on the men's side was Jeffrey Stein of the United States, who finished the race in 2 hours, 22 minutes and 49 seconds. The men's record is 2:14:01, which was set by Jeff Scuffins of the United States in 1987.
Jenny Mendez of Costa Rica was the winner on the women's side last year, finishing in 2:40:19. The women's record is 2:37:00, which was set by Russia's Olga Markova in 1990.
But the marathon isn't just for those participating in the race. It's also a fun event for spectators, who will have five locations along the race course to watch and support the runners. Two of those spots are at the start and finish lines.
However, weather may not be the best for this year's race. According to the Weather Channel, there is a 100 percent chance of morning thundershowers, which will turn to partly cloudy skies. Sunday's high temperature is expected to be 77 degrees Fahrenheit, making it one of the warmer days in the 10-day forecast.
Even with that high chance of rain, the Marine Corps Marathon runners and spectators alike should have a great time, as thousands will once again gather to honor the Marines while participating in a fun event.
Chicago Marathon 2019 Results: Kenya's Brigid Kosgei Sets World Record
Oct 13, 2019
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 28: Brigid Kosgei of Kenya on her way to winning the Women's Elite race during the Virgin Money London Marathon on April 28, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)
History was made at the 2019 Chicago Marathon.
Kenya's Brigid Kosgei set a new women's world record with her finishing time of 2:14:04.
Fifth world record set in Chicago. Kosgei is shaking hands with former record holder Paula Radcliffe and getting a congratulations from Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
While Kosgei obliterated the women's field, Kenya's Lawrence Cherono (2:05:45) needed a strong final push to outpace Ethiopia's Dejene Debela by one second, Ethiopia's Asefa Mengstu by three seconds and Kenya's Bedan Karoki by eight seconds for the win.
Four-time Olympic gold medalist Mo Farah (2:09:58) finisheda disappointing eighth in the race, while Jacob Riley (2:10:36) was the top United States men's finisher, coming in ninth.
Bad day for Mo Farah who just completed his worst marathon run in 6 attempts, just under 2.09.58”, 8 places and more than 4 minutes behind the winner Lawrence Cherono
"All of a sudden when we reached 41 kilometers, the [other runners] were not going again," he said, perShannon Ryan, Phil Thompson and Jessica Villagomez of the Chicago Tribune. "I decided to kick and felt I was still having enough energy to sprint. I tried my luck and it worked."
But Kosgei was undoubtedly the story on the day, beating the next closest woman, Ethiopia's Ababel Yeshaneh (2:20:51), by nearly seven minutes. Ethiopia's Gelete Burka (2:20:55), the United States' Emma Bates (2:25:27) and Ireland's Fionnuala McCormack (2:26:47) rounded out the top five.
Congratulations Brigid Kosgei on breaking the Women's Marathon World Record in Chicago. We are extremely proud of your victory that has made 🇰🇪 a conqueror on both sides of the Atlantic this weekend. This cements our nation's place as the dominant powerhouse in distance running. pic.twitter.com/jBz1CiDp7y
"I think we've always known that time was going to come," Radcliffe said of her record being broken. "When I saw how fast Brigid was running in the first part of the race, if she was able to hold that together, she was always going to beat the time."
She annihilated it, putting her name in the record books in the process.
More than 45,000 runners from all 50 states and more than 100 countries will navigate the streets of the Windy City for the 2019 Bank of America Chicago Marathon this weekend.
Held every October, the Chicago Marathon is one of six World Marathon Majors, along with the races held in Boston, New York, London, Berlin and Tokyo. The first edition of this race was held in 1977, and it's taken place every year since, except for 1987.
Before the 42nd Chicago Marathon takes place on Sunday, here's everything you need to know for this year's race.
Road Closures: More than 40 streets will be closed beginning at 7 a.m. CT, and they're not scheduled to reopen until between 10 a.m.-6 p.m. CT. A full list of closures can be found at ChicagoMarathon.com.
While the race officially begins at 7:30 a.m. CT, there will be several waves starting at different times. The second wave will leave the starting line at 8 a.m., followed by the third and final wave at 8:35 a.m. The starting and finishing line are at Columbus Drive in Grant Park.
There's supposed to be nice weather Sunday morning, which should make for great racing conditions. According to Weather.com, the high temperature for Chicago will be 53 degrees Fahrenheit. It will be partly cloudy, and high wind gusts won't develop until the afternoon.
Now, what should you expect from the actual race event? The top finishers should complete the marathon in a little more than two hours. Last year's winner on the men's side, Mo Farah of Great Britain, finished in 2 hours, five minutes and 11 seconds. The women's winner, Brigid Kosgei of Kenya, had a time of 2:18:35.
Farah, who is a four-time Olympic gold medalist, is back in the race again this year, as are 2017 champion Galen Rupp of the United States and 2015 champion Dickson Chumba of Kenya. 2019 Boston Marathon champion Lawrence Cherono of Kenya is also in the field.
On the women's side, Kosgei will also be in the race again this year. Not only did she win last year's Chicago Marathon, but she also won the Boston Marathon earlier this year.
The men's record for the race is 2:03:45 set by Dennis Kimetto of Kenya in 2013. The women's record is 2:17:18, set by Paula Radcliffe of Great Britain in 2002.
There should be tons of spectators, too, as an estimated 1.7 million people are expected to be on the sidelines of the course, which runs through 29 neighborhoods.
With an exciting field filled with elite competitors, as well as many others who will be running the race, some for the first time, and an after-race party that will last well into the afternoon, the Chicago Marathon makes for a fun Sunday in the city for those who participate and those who come to support.
Distance Runner Thomas Stanley Dies After Lightning Strike Near Finish Line
Oct 1, 2019
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 24: Competitors race in the Girls 13 years 3k U14 event during the Australian Cross-Country Championships at Kembla Grange on August 24, 2019 in Wollongong, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)
Thomas Stanley was struck by lightning and died while competing in the FlatRock 50K at Elk City State Park in Kansas, according to KWCH12.
Stanley, 33, was about a quarter-mile from the finish line of the more than 30-mile trail race Saturday when he was hit by lightning and died as a result of his injuries.
"He was unable to cross the finish line, unfortunately, but he is one of our finishers," said Carolyn Robinson, the FlatRock Race Director.
His wife, Ashley Stanley, and his three children—ages two, four and six—were at home during the race. Ashley said she expected him to finish the race in seven hours but only heard about the accident when Robinson reached out to her.
"Thomas was full of love and full of passion, I think everyone just feels shaken and shocked and heartbroken," co-worker Sam Smith said Sunday.
Infamous Boston Marathon Cheater Rosie Ruiz Dies at Age 66
Aug 8, 2019
BOSTON - APRIL 21: Rosie Ruiz #W50 is supported by Boston police officers moments after crossing the finish line as the apparent women's race winner of the 84th Boston Marathon held on April 21, 1980 in Boston, Massachusetts. Ruiz was later stripped of her race title after it was determined she had not run the entire race. (Photo by David Madison/Getty Images)
Rosie Ruiz, who went by Rosie M. Vivas, died of cancer on July 8, according to an obituary from the Dignity Memorial funeral home.
Ruiz made national headlines in 1980 when she won the Boston Marathon but was found to have cheated and later had her title stripped.
According to Jenna West of SI.com, Ruiz appeared to have won the race but "many people quickly doubted her victory after noticing her nearly sweat-free shirt when she crossed the finish line." Others said they "didn't remember seeing her on the course during the race's first 25 miles."
The dramatic improvement on her previous marathon time also raised suspicions, which were only compounded when Ruiz told a reporter in a post-race interview she didn't know why she'd improved, didn't know what interval training was and said she wasn't being advised by a coach.
Race organizers later discovered Ruiz's Boston Marathon qualifying time resulted from her cheating in the New York Marathon, riding the subway to cut out a part of the course, according toJennifer LatsonofTime. She also was granted participation in the New York Marathon despite applying after the deadline, granted an exception after she claimed she had a brain tumor.
She ran afoul of the law after her racing days, per West. In 1982, she was charged with stealing $60,000 from a real estate company and served a week in jail and five years probation. In 1983, she was charged with selling two kilograms of cocaine to an undercover detective and was given three years of probation.
Ruiz was diagnosed with cancer more than 10 years ago. She and her partner Margarita Alvarez had three sons.
Dalilah Muhammad Breaks 16-Year-Old World Record in 400-Meter Hurdles
Jul 29, 2019
Dalilah Muhammad smiles as she wins the women's 400-meter hurdles at the U.S. Championships athletics meet, Sunday, July 28, 2019, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
United States track and field star Dalilah Muhammad put herself in the history books during the 400-meter hurdles at the U.S. Championships on Sunday night.
Muhammad set a new world record in the event with a time of 52.20 seconds:
The previous world record time of 52.34 seconds was set by Russia's Yuliya Pechonkina in August 2003.
"I'm just shocked," Muhammad said after her run, via ESPN.com. "I broke the world record."
Setting a world record is impressive enough on its own, but Muhammad's triumph looks even more astounding considering there were puddles on the track because of rainfall in the Des Moines, Iowa, area.
Muhammad admitted she doesn't expect her record will stand very long: "That 52 is going to get broke. If not by me by the other women."
Even though Muhammad is skeptical about being the world-record holder in the 400-meter hurdles for a significant period of time, the 29-year-old continues to dominate in her discipline. She has finished first in this event at the U.S. Championships four times since 2009 and won gold at the 2016 Olympics.
San Francisco Marathon Results 2019: Billington, Zarina Win Men's, Women's Races
Jul 28, 2019
FILE- This Oct. 28, 2015, file photo shows the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco skyline from the Marin Headlands above Sausalito, Calif. An initiative that seeks to split California into three states is projected to qualify for the state's November 2018 ballot. The latest proposal for splitting up the Golden State would create the states of Northern California, Southern California and a narrow central coast strip retaining the name California. Even if voters approve the initiative an actual split would still require the approval of the state Legislature and Congress. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)
There is a new men’s champion at the San Francisco Marathon for the first time since 2016.
After Jorge Maravilla won the race in each of the last two years, Gregory Billington captured the 42nd edition of the event Sunday with a time of two hours, 25 minutes and 25 seconds. He averaged a blistering pace of five minutes and 33 seconds per mile, which put him ahead of Maravilla’s second-place time of two hours, 29 minutes and 28 seconds.
Billington is our champion for the 2019 bIOFREEZE SF Marathon! With a finish of 2:25:25🎉 pic.twitter.com/rX1VWW12G6
On the women’s side, Nina Zarina jumped out to an early lead and won without much drama with a time of two hours, 47 minutes and one second.
She completed the course well ahead of second-place finisher Eleanor Meyer (two hours, 52 minutes and 16 seconds) and the rest of the field. Zarina added another accomplishment to her 2019 resume after being named the female global champion at the Wings for Life World Run in Switzerland in May.
Congrats to our 2019 Biofreeze SF Marathon Women’s Champion, Nina Zarina🏆 Official finisher Time 2:47:01🎉 pic.twitter.com/qXyqvvn0wk
It appeared in the first portion of the race as if Maravilla would join her in the winner’s circle when he paced the field through the first 5.5 miles.
However, Billington pulled even by the halfway mark before turning on the jets and building a comfortable lead:
There would be no doubt from there, as the American maintained and added to his lead through the back half of the course and prevented Maravilla from three-peating in the Bay Area.
Billington, Zarina and the rest of the runners started at 5:30 a.m. PT at Mission Street and The Embarcadero on a 26.2-mile course, which is a Boston Marathon and Olympic time trials qualifying race.
The finish line was at Folsom Street and the Embarcadero but only after runners went past a number of San Francisco landmarks and neighborhoods. Runners went past the famous piers and Fisherman’s Wharf, through the Presidio, through Golden Gate Park, across the Golden Gate Bridge and past Oracle Park, where the San Francisco Giants play.
I mean if you’re going to run a marathon it might as well have a view like this😍 The #SanFrancisco Marathon started at 5:30AM and elite runners are expected to finish soon! I’m digging these Vegas party vibes out here with the music selection😂🎼 @KTVUpic.twitter.com/HLhhBo2fYq
They dealt with a total elevation gain of about 1,175 feet in a city that is known for its hills, further testing their endurance and strength on a grueling course.
CBS San Francisco noted 20,000 runners were expected to compete in the race, underscoring the accomplishments of Billington and Zarina against so many competitors.
