STATISTICS - New York City Marathon 2017
Gender
Category
Notes
1 % of runners doing the same or better
2 % of runners M doing the same or better
3 % of runners W doing the same or better
Top 10 Women
| 1 | Shalane Flanagan  | 02:26:53 |
| 2 | Mary Keitany  | 02:27:54 |
| 3 | Mamitu Daska | 02:28:08 |
| 4 | Edna Kiplagat | 02:29:36 |
| 5 | Sara Dossena  | 02:29:39 |
| 6 | Allie Kieffer | 02:29:39 |
| 7 | Eva Vrabcova  | 02:29:41 |
| 8 | Kellyn Taylor | 02:29:56 |
| 9 | Diane Nukuri | 02:31:21 |
| 10 | Stephanie Bruce | 02:31:44 |
Top 10 Men
| 1 | Geoffrey Kamworor | 02:10:53 |
| 2 | Wilson Kipsang | 02:10:56 |
| 3 | Lelisa Desisa  | 02:11:32 |
| 4 | Lemi Berhanu | 02:11:52 |
| 5 | Tadesse Abraham  | 02:12:01 |
| 6 | Michel Butter  | 02:12:39 |
| 7 | Abdi Abdirahman | 02:12:48 |
| 8 | Koen Naert  | 02:13:21 |
| 9 | Fikadu Girma Teferi | 02:13:58 |
| 10 | Shadrack Biwott | 02:14:57 |
Results New York City Marathon 2017
The 2017 New York City Marathon brought together 50,641 passionate participants across the city's iconic 42.195 kilometers. Among them, 21,056 women and 29,585 men set off in an exhilarating and challenging atmosphere. The average time for this edition was 4h37m03s, with an average of 4h25m30s for men and 4h53m17s for women.
In the men's category, Geoffrey Kamworor claimed first place with an impressive time of 2h10m53s, closely followed by Wilson Kipsang at 2h10m56s, and Lelisa Desisa in third with a time of 2h11m32s. On the women's side, Shalane Flanagan triumphed with a time of 2h26m53s, ahead of Mary Keitany who finished in 2h27m54s, and Mamitu Daska who crossed the line in 2h28m08s. Once again, the marathon was a stage for remarkable performances and memorable moments.
SOURCE : nytimes.com
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The New York City Marathon was inaugurated in 1970, initially confined to Central Park with only 127 participants and a handful of spectators. Unlike its modest first edition, where only 55 runners crossed the finish line, the marathon quickly gained in popularity and prestige. Over the years, the event expanded to encompass all five boroughs of New York, becoming a major marathon that symbolizes the resilience, diversity, and unity of the city.
Route
The New York City Marathon course is famous for its electric atmosphere and the challenge it presents, crossing all five boroughs of the city: Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and finally Manhattan. The marathon starts on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in Staten Island, offering a spectacular view of the city. Runners then cross into Brooklyn and Queens before passing over the Queensboro Bridge to enter Manhattan. A brief foray into the Bronx precedes a return to Manhattan, where the course takes participants along 5th Avenue, through Central Park, to the finish line on West Drive. This course not only offers a variety of urban landscapes but is also supported by enthusiastic crowds throughout, making it an unforgettable experience for participants.
Records
- Among men, the course record is held by Tamirat Tola, who set a time of 2 hours, 4 minutes, and 58 seconds in 2023.
- Among women, the record belongs to Margaret Okayo, also from Kenya, with a time of 2 hours, 22 minutes, and 31 seconds, set in 2003.