New York City Marathon Season 2009 Episode 1 - 2009 New York City Marathon

Airdate: 2009-Nov-01

Episode summary:

The men's elite race was won by home athlete Meb Keflezighi in a time of 2:09:15 hours while the women's race was won by Ethiopia's Derartu Tulu in 2:28:52.In the wheelchair races, America's Krige Schabort (1:35:58) and Switzerland's Edith Hunkeler (1:58:15) won the men's and women's divisions, respectively. In the handcycle race, Americans Dane Pilon (1:19:48) and Helene Hines (1:53:51) were the winners.A total of 43,250 runners finished the race, 28,178 men and 15,072 women.

About New York City Marathon series:

The New York City Marathon, currently branded as the TCS New York City Marathon for sponsorship reasons, is an annual marathon (42.195 km or 26.21...Show more >