The New York City Marathon marked the end of the year’s major marathons. Though some fast times could still be posted, namely in Fukuoka in December, the best times by Americans are likely all set.
It turned out to be a strong year for American marathoners placement-wise, thanks in large part to New York City, where the U.S. put a man and a woman on the podium in the same year for the first time since 1994.
The U.S.’ best finish in an annual World Marathon Major this year (Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, New York City), prior to New York City, was a seventh place from Serena Burla in Chicago.