Los Angeles, Calif. –– 2015 USF alum Jose Madera placed 7th in the 31st Annual Los Angeles Marathon this past Saturday, completing the course in 2:17.25. The Don was the first American finisher in the race.
Weldon Kirui of Kenya took home first place with a time of 2:13.06. Just behind him were fellow Kenyans, Willy Koitile, who finished in 2:13.24 and Daniel Limo (2:13.52).
The race began at Dodger Stadium, went past Downtown Los Angeles, through Hollywood, and eventually finished at Santa Monica State Beach. This "Stadium to Sea" format began in 2009 and attracted 20,623 runners this year.