Marcel Hug’s Three-Year Streak as New York Marathon Men’s Wheelchair Champion Comes to an End
New York City, November 2024
Marcel Hug’s impressive three-year streak as the New York Marathon men’s wheelchair champion has come to an end. Daniel Romanchuk won the race on Sunday, putting an end to Hug’s reign.
Romanchuk’s Victory
The Swiss star, nicknamed the Silver Bullet, had won 16 straight marathons, including a gold medal at this year’s Paris Paralympics and the Chicago Marathon a few weeks ago. Romanchuk’s victory is a significant milestone, as it marks the first time in the history of the race that the men’s wheelchair event has been won by someone other than Hug.
Susannah Scaroni Wins Women’s Wheelchair Event
Susannah Scaroni won the women’s wheelchair race, blowing past the field to take the top spot. This is her second time winning the race, with her previous victory coming in 2022. Scaroni’s win is also significant, as it marks the first time in the history of the race that both the men’s and women’s wheelchair events have been won by Americans.
The Final Mile
The men’s wheelchair event was a thrilling finish, with three racers – Romanchuk, David Weir, and Tomoki Suzuki – coming into the last mile within a second of each other. Romanchuk pulled away from the pack to claim the top spot, finishing in 1 hour, 36 minutes, 31 seconds. Weir finished 5 seconds behind, while Suzuki took third place.
Post-Race Quotes
Romanchuk credited his victory to his training and strategy, saying, "I know most of the other racers pretty well, really just try and completely empty the tank for the final mile. It’s amazing."
Scaroni expressed her joy and gratitude, stating, "Always so special to be here in New York City. I woke up feeling great today, never take it for granted. Coming up the last hill we had a tailwind today. So I had a little more energy then I normally do at that hill."
Final Results
- Men’s Wheelchair Event:
- 1st Place: Daniel Romanchuk (1:36:31)
- 2nd Place: David Weir (1:36:36)
- 3rd Place: Tomoki Suzuki (1:36:43)
- 4th Place: Marcel Hug (1:40:09)
- Women’s Wheelchair Event:
- 1st Place: Susannah Scaroni (1:48:05)
- 2nd Place: Tatyana McFadden (1:58:20)
FAQs
What was the outcome of the men’s wheelchair event?
The men’s wheelchair event was won by Daniel Romanchuk, ending Marcel Hug’s three-year streak as champion.
What was the outcome of the women’s wheelchair event?
Susannah Scaroni won the women’s wheelchair event, her second time taking the top spot.
What is the significance of these results?
These results mark the first time in the history of the race that both the men’s and women’s wheelchair events have been won by Americans.
