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Andreas Almgren, a Swedish runner, won the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon in his debut, finishing in 2:06:01. He dominated the final stretch, winning by 14 seconds. Italian Yema Crippa finished second, and Lesotho’s Kamohelo Mofolo took third.
The race saw multiple lead changes until the final kilometre. Almgren’s track speed helped him pull ahead of Crippa and Kipruto. Kipruto, the 2025 champion, finished fourth, missing the podium. Read more culture coverage.
Almgren’s victory adds to his European Championships 10,000m win and half-marathon titles. His choice to debut in NYC was driven by the crowd’s energy, which he capitalized on for his win. Related: NYC Marathon: Elite Runners Share Strategies Ahead of Race.
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Swedish runner Andreas Almgren claimed victory in his marathon debut at the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon. Andreas Almgren, a Swedish runner, won the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon in his debut, finishing in 2:06:01. He dominated the final stretch, winning by 14 seconds. Italian Yema Crippa finished second, and Lesotho’s Kamohelo Mofolo took third.
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Runner World published this brief on November 1, 2026. The underlying Canadian Running report was dated November 1, 2026.
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