Swedish runner Andreas Almgren makes marathon debut at NYC Marathon
The gist
Swedish distance runner Andreas Almgren, the world half marathon champion, races his first marathon in New York.
He has never covered 26.2 miles yet is among the favorites.
How it unfolded
- March 2024Runs 26:52.87 for 10,000m in San Juan Capistrano, California, which stands as the Swedish record.
- Spring 2024A stress fracture forces him out of the Paris Olympics the day before the 5,000m heats; he later decides to quit his job and focus on running full-time.
- January 2026Sets a European road 10km record of 26:45 to win in Valencia.