Tergat leads strongest ever New York fields - NYCM preview

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New York, USA - On 13 September 1970, 126 men and one woman competed in the first New York City Marathon.  The loop course covered a bit more than four times around Central Park, and the prizes were a few inexpensive wrist watches.  Only 55 men finished the race, dodging bicycles, baby strollers and other New Yorkers out for a sunny Sunday in the Park.

On this coming Sunday, 6 November, more than 37,000 men and women will run in the 36th edition of the race, now the ING New York City Marathon.

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