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1st. Course records. 2:31:39 (1970) Participants. 127 (55 finished) [1] ← -. 1971 →. The 1970 New York City Marathon was the 1st edition of the New York City Marathon and took place in New York City on 13 September. [2]
The New York City Marathon is the largest marathon in the world. The New York City Marathon, one of the six World Marathon Majors, is a 26.2-mile (42.2 km) race that has been held in New York City since 1970. It is the largest marathon in the world; since 2010, every race except one has had over 45,000 finishers, [1] peaking at over 53,000 in ...
New York City Marathon. The New York City Marathon, currently branded as the TCS New York City Marathon for sponsorship reasons, is an annual marathon (42.195 km or 26.219 mi) that courses through the five boroughs of New York City. It is the largest marathon in the world, [ 3][ 4] with 53,627 finishers in 2019 [ 5] and 98,247 applicants for ...
Individual. William Henry Rodgers (born December 23, 1947) is an American runner, Olympian, and former record holder in the marathon. Rodgers is best known for his four victories in both the Boston Marathon, including three straight from 1978 to 1980, and 4 straight wins in the New York City Marathon, between 1976 and 1979.
Fred Lebow (June 3, 1932 – October 9, 1994), born Fischel Lebowitz, was a Holocaust survivor, runner, race director, and founder of the New York City Marathon. Born in Arad, Romania, he presided over the transformation of the race from one with 55 finishers in 1970 to one of the largest marathons in the world with more than 52,000 finishers ...
Gary Muhrcke (born c. 1940) is an American runner and former New York City fireman who won the first New York City Marathon in 1970. He also won the first Empire State Building Run-Up in 1978, and was a two-time winner of the Yonkers Marathon. [ 1][ 2]
The last New York City Checker cab retired in 1999, operated by Earl Johnson from 1978 onwards. The Marathon covered over 750,000 miles and had three engine replacements over the years. [8] Virtually any film set in New York City in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s will show a Checker Marathon.
Pages in category "1970 in sports in New York City" The following 19 pages are in this category, out of 19 total. ... 1970 New York City Marathon; 1970 Mr. Olympia; N.