Jepchirchir to defend NYC Marathon title, eyes course recordTokyo Olympic gold medalist Peres Jepchirchir plans to defend her title at the New York City Marathon, telling The Associated Press she hopes to break the course record this November after finishing 8 seconds off the mark last year.
Comeback story: Korir wins NYC Marathon 2 years after 2ndAlbert Korir of Kenya won the New York City Marathon menโs race, two years after coming in second.
Olympic bronze medalist Molly Seidel to run NYC MarathonOlympic bronze medalist Molly Seidel is one of several standout American women planning to run the New York City Marathon on Nov. 7.