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Patrick Dever, a British runner, is set to compete in the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon. He chose New York over the European Championships for better recovery time. Dever aims to practice championship-style racing without pacemakers, focusing on the Los Angeles Olympics.
Dever's decision was influenced by his rapid progress in marathons. His personal best of 2:06:18 in London showcased his improvement. The extra recovery time before New York allows him to peak in condition for the race. Read more racing coverage.
The men's field includes Andreas Almgren, who will make his marathon debut in New York. Almgren, a European 10,000m gold medalist, brings significant experience to the race. The field also features defending champion Benson Kipruto and other top international runners. Related: NYC Marathon to Feature Defending Champions Obiri and Kipruto.
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Dever seeks to refine his marathon skills in New York ahead of the Los Angeles Olympics. Patrick Dever, a British runner, is set to compete in the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon. He chose New York over the European Championships for better recovery time. Dever aims to practice championship-style racing without pacemakers, focusing on the Los Angeles Olympics.
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Runner World published this brief on August 19, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated August 19, 2026.
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