New York – Tatyana McFadden has shattered the New York City Marathon women’s wheelchair course record in sweeping four major marathons for the third straight year.
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The 26-year-old American finished Sunday in 1 hour, 43 minutes, 4 seconds. She again completed the Grand Slam of winning in London, Boston, Chicago and New York, extending her record streak.
The previous record of 1:50:24 was set by Amanda McGrory in 2011.
Ernst Van Dyk of South Africa won his second NYC Marathon title and first since 2005 in the men’s race after finishing runner-up the last two years. He beat American Josh George by a second.
Defending champion Kurt Fearnley of Australia fell out of his chair early in the race and came in fifth.
Congrats to these women and also for posting their pics..