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March 15, 2026
Nathan Martin wins closest-ever Los Angeles marathon in its 40-year history
The American propelled ahead of frontrunner Michael Kimani Kamau by a fraction of a second
TL;DR
- Nathan Martin won the Los Angeles marathon in a photo finish, crossing the line a fraction of a second before Michael Kimani Kamau.
- Martin's victory marks him as the first Black American to win the Los Angeles marathon and the second American man to win in three decades.
- Despite physical exhaustion, Martin challenged himself to push his limits in the final miles, drawing on his philosophy of giving maximum effort.
- The marathon organization stated that race results were unchanged and addressed minor incidents involving vehicles and a spectator.
- Martin's win is a significant achievement, building on his previous record as the fastest US-born Black marathoner.
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