Goucher 3rd as fastest American woman ever at NYC Marathon; 4 Americans in men's top 10
USATF Press, November 2, 2008
NEW YORK - World record holder Paula Radcliffe won her third ING New York City Marathon as 2007 World Outdoor 10,000m bronze medalist Kara Goucher turned in a history-making American performance in third Sunday morning. 2006 champion Marilson Gomes dos Santos of Brazil won his second men's title as four American men placed in the top 10 on a sunny, cool and windy day.
Great Britain's Radcliffe moved to 3-0 in the five-borough race, pulling away from Irina Petrova of Russia in the 20th mile to win the women's title in 2:23:56. At age 40, Petrova broke the world record for masters in finishing second in 2:25:43. Goucher was third in 2:25:53.
Kara Goucher to Make Her Marathon Debut at the ING New York City Marathon
United States Olympian and 2007 IAAF World Championships
10,000-meter bronze medalist Kara Goucher will make her much-anticipated marathon debut at the
ING New York City Marathon 2008 on Sunday, November 2, it was announced today by New York
Road Runners president and CEO Mary Wittenberg.
“Last year when I watched the race first hand, I decided I wanted to run in New York,” said Goucher.
“The ING New York City Marathon is one of the most prestigious, and the course is challenging, so
I’m excited for my first marathon to be this one. I have a strong emotional connection to New York,
as it is where I was born, where my family lives, and where my father passed away. This one will be
personal for me and my family.”
Goucher, 30, of Portland, OR, is the latest in a line of stars to make their debuts in New York, including
GreteWaitz (1978), Goucher’ s coach Alberto Salazar (1980), Liz McColgan (1991), Deena Kastor (2001),
Marla Runyan (2002), Meb Keflezighi (2002), and Dathan Ritzenhein (2006).
2008 New York City Marathon
