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New York Marathon

  Kagwe's winning time was 2 hours, eight minutes and 45 seconds AP

Big runs in Big Apple

Kagwe, Fiacconi victorious in NYC marathon

A powerful John Kagwe ran away from Kenya countryman Joseph Chebet in the final yards Sunday and won the New York City Marathon for the second straight year in the second-closest finish in the race's 29-year history.
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  • Kagwe concerned about future schedule
  • Italian NYC winner now on national team
  • 1998 NYC Marathon top finishers
  • New Yory City Marathon Notebook
  • New York City Marathon Course Map
  • New York City Marathon Photo Gallery

  • New York Marathon attracts runners from around the world
    If New York actually is, as some say, the capital of the world, proof could be found at this year's New York City Marathon. Over one-third of the 32,000 runners in this year's marathon were foreign entrants, according to race organizers.
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    Mykytok confirms heart attack during NYC Marathon
    American runner Mike Mykytok, the 1997 United States 10,000 meters champion, said on Thursday he suffered a heart attack during last weekend's New York Marathon.
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    A champion's hard, painful marathon
    Her stomach ailing and her strength weakening, Tegla Loroupe knew there would be no record this day. In fact, she wondered if she would even get through the race.
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    Woman with MS finishes NYC Marathon
    More than 31 hours after beginning the New York City Marathon, Zoe Koplowitz, who is afflicted with multiple sclerosis, finished the race for the 11th consecutive year.
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    Defending NYC marathon champ uncertain about chances
    Not often will a defending champion say he doesn't think he can repeat. John Kagwe is an exception.
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    Silva seeks elusive third win in New York
    As German Silva approached the finish of the 1997 New York City Marathon, he appeared to be heading toward his third victory in the race.
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    91-year old marathoner takes on New York
    When Sam Gadless was in his 70s, his body was a mess and a doctor told him he might not last much longer. He decided it was a good time to start life over again.
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    Hickman confident after one marathon
    Distance runner Libbie Hickman has tremendous faith in coach Damien Koch and that's why she was so shocked after running poorly at the Boston Marathon in April.
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    Tegla Loroupe aims to lower her marathon best and elevate Kenyan women

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