Andreas Almgren Wins 2026 New York City Marathon on Debut — image accompanying Marathon Handbook's report. Image accompanying Marathon Handbook’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Andreas Almgren claimed victory in the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon, finishing in 2:06:01. This was his first marathon, and he beat Yemaneberhan Crippa by 13 seconds.
Almgren's time was the fastest since Tamirat Tola's 2023 record. He ran without pacemakers, a feature of the New York course since 2007. Read more racing coverage.
The race saw a lead group of 10 men together until 35K. Almgren surged ahead in the final stretch, finishing under 62 minutes for the second half. Related: Sheila Chepkirui Wins 2026 New York City Marathon.
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Almgren's 2:06:01 finish marks fastest New York win since 2023. Andreas Almgren claimed victory in the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon, finishing in 2:06:01. This was his first marathon, and he beat Yemaneberhan Crippa by 13 seconds.
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Runner World published this brief on November 1, 2026. The underlying Marathon Handbook report was dated November 1, 2026.
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