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Almgren wins NYC marathon debut; Chepkirui wins by six seconds
Almgren, a thirty-one-year-old with a data science background, beat Italy's Yemaneberhan Crippa by thirteen seconds; he also wrote a book while training.
On air: Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield on BBN After HoursPublished
At a glance
- First reported by ABC News: “WATCH: Thrilling finishes at NYC marathon”, with reporting from NBC Sports, ABC7 New York, Marathon Handbook and Bleacher Report.
- Covered on BBN on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 3:14 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield.
- BBN covered this story before: The volunteers helping get the NYC marathon running (November 1).
The real story
The reporting behind this segment. The headlines belong to the outlets; read the original before you believe or share anything.
- ABC NewsWATCH: Thrilling finishes at NYC marathon
- NBC SportsNew York City Marathon 2026: Andreas Almgren, Sheila Chepkirui win; Jess McClain ends U.S. podium drought - NBC Sports November 1, 2026 · facts used on air
- ABC7 New York2026 TCS New York City Marathon: Andreas Almgren wins men's race, Sheila Chepkirui wins women's race November 1, 2026 · facts used on air
- Marathon HandbookNYC Marathon 2026 Results and Top 10 Finishers November 1, 2026 · facts used on air
- Bleacher ReportNew York Marathon Results 2026 for Men's & Women's Top Finishers and Notable Celebrities November 1, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSweden's Andreas Almgren won the men's race in two hours, six minutes and one second, in his first marathon ever.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThat's the third fastest time in the race's fifty-year history.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentFirst one ever. What was he doing a year ago?
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorWatching. ABC7 says he came to the race as a fan, and that night decided he'd run it this year.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentI decide things during TV all the time. Mine just don't come with a medal.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentDid the women's race go okay, or was it a normal one?
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorKenya's Sheila Chepkirui beat Hellen Obiri by six seconds at the finish, after Obiri was passed by American Jess McClain in the final strides.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorMcClain took second, the first American woman on that podium since twenty eighteen.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentDoes the finish line come with a replay button?
The story so far
- The volunteers helping get the NYC marathon running · ABC News
- Almgren wins NYC marathon debut; Chepkirui wins by six seconds (this story)
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