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Abdi Nageeye, the 2024 NYC Marathon winner, returns for his sixth appearance. He won last year with a strong finish in Central Park. Now 37, he brings an Olympic silver and a Dutch record of 2:04:20.
Nageeye, born in Somalia, has a history of overcoming adversity. He shifted from football to running and set several Dutch records. His 2021 Tokyo Olympics silver was marked by a memorable gesture to a teammate. Read more racing coverage.
After a disappointing Paris Olympics, Nageeye bounced back to win New York. However, a hamstring injury forced him to withdraw last year. He is now healthy and focused on the upcoming race. Related: Dever Aims for Podium in New York Marathon.
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Dutch runner Abdi Nageeye aims for a repeat win at the NYC Marathon. Abdi Nageeye, the 2024 NYC Marathon winner, returns for his sixth appearance. He won last year with a strong finish in Central Park. Now 37, he brings an Olympic silver and a Dutch record of 2:04:20.
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Runner World published this brief on October 30, 2026. The underlying Marathon Handbook report was dated October 30, 2026.
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