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Vinny Mauri, a former college runner, won the Glass City Marathon in 2:05:54, the fastest debut by an American. He now lines up for the Chicago Marathon as an ASICS athlete.
Mauri, who grew up in Warren, Ohio, has a strong track record, including an Ohio state title and All-ACC honors. He overcame injuries to excel in college and now aims to challenge the elite field. Read more culture coverage.
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Vinny Mauri, former shoe salesman, set a new American debut marathon record and now faces elite competition. Vinny Mauri, a former college runner, won the Glass City Marathon in 2:05:54, the fastest debut by an American. He now lines up for the Chicago Marathon as an ASICS athlete.
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Runner World published this brief on October 8, 2026. The underlying Marathon Handbook report was dated October 8, 2026.
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